OH HB210

Theft of a catalytic converter is a fifth-degree felony, elevated to a fourth-degree felony for offenders with prior theft or burglary convictions; business entities face fines of $10,000-$50,000 per violation

Scrap metal dealers may purchase only one catalytic converter per day from the same person and must obtain proof of ownership such as vehicle title, registration, or repair invoices from auto dealers or collision repair shops

Sellers unable to provide standard proof of ownership may complete an affidavit form created by the Director of Public Safety; knowingly making false statements on the affidavit constitutes falsification

Motor vehicle salvage dealers licensed under Chapter 4738 are prohibited from purchasing or accepting catalytic converters

Fines collected from catalytic converter theft violations are distributed to the law enforcement agencies primarily responsible for arresting and prosecuting the offender