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This Act updates the definition of a catalytic converter and limits the purchase or sale of a catalytic converter to a licensed automotive recycler or licensed scrap metal processor, and their respective employees and agents. The Act prohibits minors from selling catalytic converters. The Act specifies the amount of time the catalytic converter must be held before sale as well as what contact information must be…
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This Act updates the definition of a catalytic converter and limits the purchase or sale of a catalytic converter to a licensed automotive recycler or licensed scrap metal processor, and their respective employees and agents. The Act prohibits minors from selling catalytic converters. The Act specifies the amount of time the catalytic converter must be held before sale as well as what contact information must be obtained from the purchaser and seller as well as identification information on the catalytic converter and requires the information be maintained for 1 year. The Act places a 48 hour hold on payments and limits payment form to checks and limits the time of day and location for the sale of a catalytic converter. The Act requires the licensed sellers to make the purchasers’ and sellers’ contact information available to the police. This Act makes a catalytic converter, in violation of this chapter, considered contraband and, possession thereof, subject to seizure and forfeiture. This Act is for the purpose of regulating the purchase and sale of catalytic converters and for the purpose of assisting law enforcement in response to the high level of catalytic converter theft that has occurred in Delaware. This Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · House Public Safety & Homeland Security
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 6 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits · House Public Safety & Homeland Security
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 78 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HouseAmendment HA 2 to HB 78 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 78 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
HouseAmendment HA 2 to HB 78 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
HousePassed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
CommitteeAssigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation
SenateAmendment SA 1 to HB 78 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
SenateAmendment SA 2 to HB 78 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
SenateAmendment SA 1 to HB 78 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
SenateAmendment SA 2 to HB 78 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
HousePassed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
GovernorSigned by Governor
Roll calls
5 recorded votes: 5 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT (2/3 required) · Full House