Sec. 1956.0321.  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PURCHASE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER.  (a)  In addition to the requirements of Section 1956.032, a person attempting to sell a catalytic converter to a metal recycling entity shall provide to the metal recycling entity:
(1)  the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; and
(2)  a copy of the certificate of title or other documentation indicating that the person has an ownership interest in the vehicle described by Subdivision (1).
(b)  A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter from a seller who does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a).
(c)  A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter unless the entity determines that the catalytic converter is consistent with the manufacturer's specifications for a catalytic converter from the vehicle for which the seller provided information under Subsection (a)(1).
(d)  A metal recycling entity shall mark, in the manner prescribed by the commission by rule, each catalytic converter purchased by the entity with a unique number.
(e)  A metal recycling entity shall keep an accurate electronic record or an accurate and legible written record of each purchase of a catalytic converter made in the course of the entity's business. The record must be in English and include:
(1)  the information required by Section 1956.033;
(2)  the vehicle information provided under Subsection (a)(1);
(3)  a copy of the documentation described by Subsection (a)(2); and
(4)  the unique number marked on the catalytic converter under Subsection (d).
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.