CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Requires an automotive parts recycler or scrap processor who purchases or attempts to purchase a catalytic converter to require the person selling or attempting to sell a catalytic converter to provide a driver's license or other government-issued identification. Requires an automotive parts recycler or scrap processor to maintain a log documenting the name and address of the person selling the catalytic converter and the date and time of the transaction. Requires the log to be maintained for not less than 4 years and to be made available for inspection and copying by any law enforcement officer upon request of that officer. Provides that no automotive parts recycler or scrap processor shall purchase more than 2 catalytic converters from a person in a single transaction. Provides that a recyclable metal dealer or other person who fails to comply with specified requirements shall be fined $5,000 in addition to any other penalty imposed by the court.