Bill > A08841

This bill regulates the purchase and sale of catalytic converters in New York. It requires that only licensed or regulated entities, such as scrap metal dealers, vehicle dealers, vehicle dismantlers, or repair shops, can possess, purchase, or sell used, detached catalytic converters. The bill also makes the unlawful possession of two or more catalytic converters an E felony, and requires the defendant to pay for the repair and replacement of any stolen catalytic converter. The bill aims to address the increasing theft of catalytic converters, which contain valuable metals, by restricting their sale and possession to legitimate businesses.