Ohio SB242 amends laws regarding the sale of used catalytic converters, enhancing penalties and oversight.

Ohio SB242 amends existing laws to strengthen regulations on the sale of used catalytic converters. It introduces stricter penalties for theft and receiving stolen catalytic converters, classifying such offenses as felonies. The bill also mandates that scrap metal dealers register and maintain detailed records of transactions involving catalytic converters. It establishes a Catalytic Converter Theft Task Force to combat theft and illegal transportation of these items.

Ohio SB242 amends laws regarding the sale of used catalytic converters, enhancing penalties and oversight.

Ohio SB242 amends existing laws to strengthen regulations on the sale of used catalytic converters. It introduces stricter penalties for theft and receiving stolen catalytic converters, classifying such offenses as felonies. The bill also mandates that scrap metal dealers register and maintain detailed records of transactions involving catalytic converters. It establishes a Catalytic Converter Theft Task Force to combat theft and illegal transportation of these items.