Bill > S00080

This bill introduces strict regulations for the sale and purchase of catalytic converters in New York, aimed at reducing catalytic converter theft. Junk dealers, scrap metal processors, and similar businesses must now follow extensive documentation requirements when purchasing detached catalytic converters, including recording transaction details, seller information, and taking photographs of the seller and their identification. The bill limits individuals to selling only one catalytic converter per day and requires businesses to pay sellers by check, either mailing it to the seller's address or holding it for pickup after a few business days. For transactions involving motor vehicle recyclers or repair shops, additional documentation is required, such as a written statement with the converter's stock number and vehicle identification details. Businesses must also submit monthly sworn statements about their catalytic converter transactions to the state police in an electronic format. The law applies to catalytic converters not attached to a motor vehicle and is designed to create a more transparent and traceable process for these transactions, ultimately helping to deter theft and illegal resale of automotive parts.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S80