1. (1) As soon as practicable, but no later than January 1, 2023, a catalytic converter purchaser shall document information for each catalytic converter purchase as required under this section and upload the information to the central database under Section 13-32a-106.

2. (2) A catalytic converter purchaser shall document the following information regarding a catalytic converter purchase:

   1. (a) the date and time of the catalytic converter purchase;

   2. (b) the following information regarding the individual selling the catalytic converter:

      1. (i) the individual's:

         1. (A) full name and date of birth as they appear on the individual's identification;
         2. (B) residence address;
         3. (C) telephone number; and
         4. (D) signature on a certificate stating that the individual has the legal right to sell the catalytic converter;
      2. (ii) the type of identification the individual presents under Subsection (2)(b)(i)(A) and the unique number on the identification;
      3. (iii) a color digital photograph or still video of the individual taken at the time of the sale, or a clearly legible photocopy of the individual's identification; and
      4. (iv) except as provided in Subsection (3), an electronic or tangible legible fingerprint of the individual's right index finger, or if the right index finger cannot be fingerprinted, a legible fingerprint of the individual with a notation identifying the finger fingerprinted and the reason why the right index fingerprint is unavailable;
   3. (c) the amount paid for the catalytic converter;
   4. (d) the full name of the individual conducting the purchase on behalf of the catalytic converter purchaser or the initials or unique identifying employee number, if the catalytic converter purchaser maintains a record of the initials or unique identifying employee number of the individual;

   5. (e) an accurate description of the catalytic converter, with available identifying marks, including:

      1. (i) if available, the name, brand name, number, serial number, model number, manufacturer information, and size of the catalytic converter;
      2. (ii) any marks of identification or indicia of ownership on the catalytic converter;
      3. (iii) the weight of the catalytic converter, if the payment is based on weight; and
      4. (iv) other unique identifying characteristics of the catalytic converter; and
   6. (f) a color, digital photograph of the catalytic converter.
3. (3) If the individual selling a catalytic converter to the catalytic converter purchaser in a catalytic converter purchase previously has sold one or more catalytic converters to the catalytic converter purchaser, the catalytic converter purchaser is not required to obtain the fingerprint under Subsection (2)(b)(iv).
4. (4) A catalytic converter purchaser may not accept a catalytic converter if, upon inspection, it is apparent that the serial number or identifying characteristics have been intentionally defaced on the catalytic converter.
5. (5) The division shall establish standards and criteria for fingerprint legibility under Subsection (2)(b)(iv) by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
6. (6) A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor and is also subject to civil penalties under Section 13-32a-110.
7. (7) A dealer, as defined in Section 76-6-1402, that makes a catalytic converter purchase under this section shall comply with Title 76, Chapter 6, Part 14, Regulation of Metal Dealers.

Amended by Chapter 434, 2025 General Session