NY S09428

Designates catalytic converters as major component parts subject to vehicle dismantler record-keeping requirements under the motor vehicle theft prevention program.

Requires vehicle dismantlers to produce records every 60 days showing the number of catalytic converters received during that period to the commissioner or authorized agents.

Establishes failure to produce catalytic converter records as a class A misdemeanor, with courts authorized to order defendants to pay up to double the amount of financial gain from non-compliance.

Mandates new motor vehicle dealers and qualified dealers to stock and offer catalytic converter etching kits to purchasers at no more than the dealer's cost, enabling vehicle identification through traceable serial numbers.

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulatory authority granted immediately for implementing rules and regulations.