VEH CD-SCRAP PROCESSORS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a recyclable metal dealer from acquiring or possessing a vehicle, junk vehicle, vehicle cowl, or essential vehicle parts for the purpose of processing them into a form other than a vehicle unless the recyclable metal dealer is also licensed as a scrap processor. Makes various changes regarding: furnishing documentary proof of ownership to a scrap processor; information to be recorded by a scrap processor on a weight ticket or affixed to a weight ticket; maintenance of records by a scrap processor; penalties for failure to record certain information or failure to acquire and maintain documentary proof of ownership; affirmative defenses; admissibility of evidence; disposition of essential parts; and other matters. Provides that a scrap processor who finds a nonconforming vehicle identification number on documentary proof of ownership of a vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl provided by a person attempting to dispose of the item shall report the offense to the Secretary of State, and provides for penalties for violations. Prohibits scrap processors from using the Secretary of State Uniform Invoice for any purpose under the Dealers, Transporters, Wreckers and Rebuilders Chapter of the Code, and provides for penalties for violations. Effective immediately.