MN SF2491

Prohibits persons from possessing used catalytic converters not attached to motor vehicles unless marked with removal date and vehicle identification number, or EPA certified for reuse as replacement parts, effective August 1, 2021.

Restricts non-scrap metal dealers from purchasing used catalytic converters unless EPA certified for reuse, with exceptions only when converters remain attached to motor vehicles.

Requires scrap metal dealers to obtain seller's vehicle title or registration before purchasing detached catalytic converters, with exception for unregistered vehicles if law enforcement verifies ownership.

Establishes criminal penalties of misdemeanor for one converter, gross misdemeanor for two converters, and felony for three or more converters when violations of purchase or possession prohibitions occur.

Mandates scrap metal dealers implement seven-day holding period before processing catalytic converters, delay payment five days minimum, and maintain electronic database of purchases for law enforcement beginning August 1, 2022.