(a) It is unlawful for any person to purchase or otherwise acquire a used, detached catalytic converter or any nonferrous part thereof unless all of the following apply:
- (1) the person is a licensed recyclable metal dealer;
- (2) the sale or purchase occurs at the fixed business address of a licensed recyclable metal dealer that is a party to the transaction; and
- (3) the purchaser has maintained the information required under Section 3 of the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law.
- (b) A recyclable metal dealer shall not pay cash in payment for any catalytic converter or its contents having a value of $100 or more.
(Source: P.A. 102-906, eff. 5-27-22; 103-677, eff. 1-1-25.)