PA HB1509

Intentional possession of a detached catalytic converter without affiliation to a commercial account with proper justification becomes a third-degree misdemeanor

Amends the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act of 2008 by adding new penalty provisions specifically targeting catalytic converter possession

Targets catalytic converter theft by criminalizing possession of detached converters outside legitimate commercial recycling channels

Takes effect 60 days after enactment