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Committee adopts amendment to curb catalytic‑converter thefts; recyclers and salvage yards agree to VIN-tagging carve-out
Summary
House Bill 10-12, an anti-theft measure for catalytic converters, was amended to carve out sales of converters sold as repair parts with VIN receipts and identification; witnesses from recycling and salvage industries testified support and sought clarity on registration requirements for scrap purchases.
The Senate committee adopted an amendment and passed House Bill 10-12, a measure aimed at reducing statewide catalytic-converter theft. Sponsor Rep. Rye said catalytic-converter thefts are an "epidemic" affecting vehicles and church buses and sought coordinated requirements among pawn shops, salvage yards and recyclers.
Industry witnesses from the Arkansas Recyclers Association and Arkansas Auto Recyclers…
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