Pennsylvania HB1509 amends the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act to establish penalties for possessing detached catalytic converters.

Pennsylvania HB1509 amends the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act by adding a new subsection to Section 7, which outlines penalties. Specifically, it introduces a misdemeanor of the third degree for individuals who intentionally possess a detached catalytic converter without proper justification. This change aims to deter theft and illegal possession of catalytic converters, which are often targeted for their valuable metals. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Pennsylvania HB1509 amends the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act to establish penalties for possessing detached catalytic converters.

Pennsylvania HB1509 amends the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act by adding a new subsection to Section 7, which outlines penalties. Specifically, it introduces a misdemeanor of the third degree for individuals who intentionally possess a detached catalytic converter without proper justification. This change aims to deter theft and illegal possession of catalytic converters, which are often targeted for their valuable metals. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.