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SC H3991

SC H3991
Nonferrous Metals - Catalytic Converters


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Introduced
03/02/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
03/19/2021
Passed
05/06/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2021

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend Section 16-17-680, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To Permits To Purchase Nonferrous Metals, Transportation And Sale Of Nonferrous Metals, And Various Offenses Associated With Nonferrous Metals, So As To Include In The Purview Of The Statute Procedures For The Lawful Purchase, Sale, And Possession Of Used, Detached Catalytic Converters Or Any Nonferrous Part Of One Unless Purchased, Sold, Or Possessed Under Certain Delineated Circumstances, And To Provide Increased And Tiered Penalties For Unlawful Conduct Related To Catalytic Converters. - Ratified Title

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 16-17-680 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to include procedures for the lawful purchase, sale, and possession of used, detached catalytic converters or any nonferrous part of one. It provides increased and tiered penalties for unlawful conduct related to catalytic converters. The bill also includes exemptions for certain entities, such as governmental entities and licensed automotive repair services, and requires secondary metals recyclers to follow specific documentation and verification requirements when purchasing used, detached catalytic converters.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Act No. 80 (on 06/01/2021)

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