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This bill provides that a core recycler is not permitted to purchase or attempt to purchase a catalytic converter, in whole or in part, if the catalytic converter is not attached to a motor vehicle at the time of sale or attempted sale, unless the seller is a used automotive parts dealer or an automotive repair company. Pursuant to the bill, "core recycler" means a person that buys used individual catalytic converters previously removed from a motor vehicle. The provisions of the bill do not apply to a seller that: (1) provides the core recycler with a certificate of title, certificate of registration, a receipt from a transaction of repair, or a bill of sale for the motor vehicle from which the catalytic converter was taken; or (2) is a registered business that, in the regular course of business, collects, stores, or sells a catalytic converter or any other motor vehicle part. A violation of the bill would be a disorderly persons offense for a first or second offense, and a crime of the fourth degree for third and subsequent offenses. A disorderly persons offense is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to $1,000, or both. A crime of the fourth degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

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Sandra Cunningham (D)*, 

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/17/2021)

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