Additional Requirements Regarding Purchase of Catalytic Converter

Sec. 1956.0321. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PURCHASE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER. (a) In addition to the requirements of Section 1956.032, a person attempting to sell a catalytic converter to a metal recycling entity shall provide to the metal recycling entity: (1) the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; and (2) a copy of the certificate of title or other documentation indicating that the person has an ownership interest in the vehicle described by Subdivision (1). (b) A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter from a seller who does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a). (c) A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter unless the entity determines that the catalytic converter is consistent with the manufacturer's specifications for a catalytic converter from the vehicle for which the seller provided information under Subsection (a)(1). (d) A metal recycling entity shall mark, in the manner prescribed by the commission by rule, each catalytic converter purchased by the entity with a unique number. (e) A metal recycling entity shall keep an accurate electronic record or an accurate and legible written record of each purchase of a catalytic converter made in the course of the entity's business. The record must be in English and include: (1) the information required by Section 1956.033; (2) the vehicle information provided under Subsection (a)(1); (3) a copy of the documentation described by Subsection (a)(2); and (4) the unique number marked on the catalytic converter under Subsection (d). Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.