Bill > HB1365

This bill amends the law concerning records maintained by scrap metal recyclers and creates new offenses related to the theft and unauthorized possession of catalytic converters. Specifically, the bill defines "catalytic converter" and "permanently marked," and establishes that theft of a catalytic converter is a Class C felony, with the possibility of restitution for the cost of repair or replacement. The bill also creates the offense of unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter, which is a Class C felony if the person has a prior conviction or commits another offense related to the catalytic converter, and a Class D felony otherwise. Additionally, the bill clarifies that "scrap metal" includes detached catalytic converters, and requires buyers of used catalytic converters to file electronic records of their purchases and register with the county sheriff.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1365&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R