Regulates the purchase and sale of catalytic converters in New York, allowing only licensed entities to possess or sell them.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic 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 of catalytic converters is classified as an E felony, and courts must order restitution for the repair and replacement of the converter if the offense is related to vehicle theft. The bill also mandates that scrap metal dealers record any markings on the converters to aid in identification.

Regulates the purchase and sale of catalytic converters in New York, allowing only licensed entities to possess or sell them.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic 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 of catalytic converters is classified as an E felony, and courts must order restitution for the repair and replacement of the converter if the offense is related to vehicle theft. The bill also mandates that scrap metal dealers record any markings on the converters to aid in identification.