1. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, every scrap metal processor shall maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each purchase of a used catalytic converter, a record of the purchase that contains:

   1. (a) The place and date of the purchase.
   2. (b) The name of the seller and the seller’s valid driver’s license number or valid identification card number and the state of issue.
   3. (c) A general description of the vehicle delivering the used catalytic converter, including, without limitation, the state of the registration of the vehicle.
   4. (d) A description of the used catalytic converter purchased, including, without limitation, the item type, quantity and vehicle identification number of the used catalytic converter.

   5. (e) A description of the vehicle from which the used catalytic converter was removed, including, without limitation:

      1. (1) The year, make, model and vehicle identification number of the vehicle; and
      2. (2) If applicable, a copy of the title of the vehicle which includes a vehicle identification number that matches the vehicle identification number permanently marked on the used catalytic converter.

   6. (f) A statement written by the seller indicating:

      1. (1) That the seller is the lawful owner or possessor of the used catalytic converter; or
      2. (2) The name of the person from which the seller obtained the used catalytic converter, including, if applicable, the name of the business as shown on a signed transfer document.
   7. (g) The price paid by the scrap metal processor for the used catalytic converter.

   8. (h) If the seller is a business entity, other than a scrap metal processor:

      1. (1) The seller’s physical business address;
      2. (2) The seller’s business telephone number; and
      3. (3) The seller’s business license number or tax identification number.

2. 2. A scrap metal processor who purchases a used catalytic converter from a business entity that holds a written agreement with another business that sells used catalytic converters for recycling purposes is required to maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each purchase, a record of the purchase that contains:

   1. (a) The name of the seller or agent acting on behalf of the seller.
   2. (b) The seller’s physical business address and business telephone number.
   3. (c) The seller’s business license number or tax identification number.
   4. (d) The date and place of the transaction.
   5. (e) The number of used catalytic converters received in the course of the transaction.
   6. (f) The amount of money that was paid for each used catalytic converter in the course of the transaction.
   7. (g) A copy of the written agreement.

3. 3. A scrap metal processor who sells a used catalytic converter to another scrap metal processor shall maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each sale, a record of the sale that contains:

   1. (a) The name and address of each person to whom each used catalytic converter is sold.
   2. (b) The number of used catalytic converters being sold.
   3. (c) The amount of money that was received for each used catalytic converter sold in the transaction.
   4. (d) The date and place of the transaction.
4. 4. All records kept pursuant to subsections 1, 2 and 3 must be kept and maintained for not less than 2 years.
5. 5. All used catalytic converters purchased by the scrap metal processor and the records made and maintained in accordance with subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, must be made available at all times to a local law enforcement agency upon demand.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 624)