MN SF58

Establishes criminal penalties for possessing or purchasing used catalytic converters not attached to vehicles: misdemeanor for one converter, gross misdemeanor for two, and felony for three or more

Prohibits possession of used detached catalytic converters unless marked with removal date and vehicle identification number (or EPA-certified for reuse), with markings linkable to VIN by law enforcement

Restricts non-dealers from purchasing used catalytic converters except when attached to vehicles, but allows EPA-certified converters for reuse when marked properly

Requires scrap metal dealers to verify seller ownership via vehicle title or registration before purchasing detached converters, with exceptions for unregistered vehicles with law enforcement affidavits

Mandates scrap metal dealers maintain and report converter purchase information to an electronic database by August 1, 2022, enforce a seven-day holding period before processing, and delay payment by five days with check or bank transfer to seller

Designates catalytic converters possessed in violation of these provisions as contraband subject to summary forfeiture upon conviction