NC S267

Only licensed secondary metals recyclers may purchase used catalytic converters that are not attached to a vehicle; all other persons are prohibited from purchasing or soliciting such converters.

Secondary metals recyclers must maintain electronic records of detached catalytic converter purchases from commercial vendors, including seller name and address, transaction date and time, and quantity purchased.

Knowingly and willingly violating catalytic converter purchase or sale provisions is a Class I felony with a $1,000 fine per violation; each transaction constitutes a separate offense.

Detached catalytic converters that are tested, certified, labeled, and approved for reuse under the federal Clean Air Act are exempt from purchase restrictions.

Catalytic converters sold or purchased in violation of this law are contraband subject to seizure and forfeiture; all provisions become effective December 1, 2023.