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Sponsors seek new tracking, documentation rules to curb catalytic-converter theft
Summary
House Bill 210 would require scrap-metal dealers to record seller identity and documentation for catalytic-converter transactions, prohibit purchases of unattached converters without proof, and limit recycling to one converter per day per facility, sponsors said; sheriff and sponsors emphasized stronger enforcement and penalties.
Representatives and law-enforcement witnesses told the Senate Judiciary Committee that catalytic-converter thefts have risen because converters contain precious metals and can be quickly sold for cash. Sponsors said the thefts cause substantial damage and financial loss to vehicle owners and municipalities and proposed a set of measures aimed at reducing theft and improving investigations.
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