Regulates the purchase and sale of catalytic converters in New York.

New York A03308 amends the vehicle and traffic law and the penal law to regulate the purchase and sale of catalytic converters. It permits only licensed or regulated scrap metal dealers, vehicle dealers, vehicle dismantlers, or repair shops to possess, purchase, or sell catalytic converters. Unlawful possession is classified as an E felony and requires restitution. The bill also mandates that scrap metal dealers must obtain and maintain identification and documentation for any catalytic converter they purchase.

Regulates the purchase and sale of catalytic converters in New York.

New York A03308 amends the vehicle and traffic law and the penal law to regulate the purchase and sale of catalytic converters. It permits only licensed or regulated scrap metal dealers, vehicle dealers, vehicle dismantlers, or repair shops to possess, purchase, or sell catalytic converters. Unlawful possession is classified as an E felony and requires restitution. The bill also mandates that scrap metal dealers must obtain and maintain identification and documentation for any catalytic converter they purchase.