Mandatory Catalytic Converter Marking and Stiffer Penalties for Auto Part Theft.
This law mandates that new vehicles must have marked catalytic converters to deter theft and illegal resale. It also establishes a grant program to fund the free VIN stamping of converters on existing vehicles in high-theft areas. Crucially, the act creates new federal crimes with penalties up to 5 years in prison for stealing or trafficking stolen converters.
Key points
New vehicles must include marked catalytic converters, making stolen parts traceable and harder to sell illegally.
A grant program will fund free VIN stamping and painting of catalytic converters on existing cars for owners in high-risk areas.
New federal penalties, including up to 5 years in prison, are established for the theft or trafficking of stolen catalytic converters.
Businesses dealing in used catalytic converters must keep detailed records of sellers and vehicle information for at least two years.
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