Bill > S2675

This bill amends existing laws to: 1. Require scrap metal businesses to verify the identity of anyone selling scrap metal and maintain detailed records, including the vehicle identification number and proof of ownership, for any used catalytic converters that are not attached to a motor vehicle at the time of sale. 2. Upgrade the theft of a catalytic converter to a higher degree offense compared to the underlying theft offense, regardless of the monetary value involved. This means the penalties for stealing a catalytic converter will be more severe. 3. Limit the purchase of used, unattached catalytic converters to only scrap metal businesses, unless the seller is a registered business that regularly deals in such parts. The purpose of these changes is to crack down on the growing problem of catalytic converter thefts by making it more difficult to resell stolen converters and imposing harsher penalties on those involved in such thefts.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2675