DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1073 Original 2022 Regular Session Goudeau
Abstract: Prohibits a person from purchasing a used catalytic converter unless certain conditions
are met.
Proposed law defines "catalytic converter", "commission", "person", and "catalytic converter
purchaser".
Proposed law requires a person to be licensed in order to do business as a catalytic converter
purchaser.
A person applying for a license pursuant to proposed law shall make an application in person.
Proposed law requires a licensed purchaser to hold a separate license for each place of business
where he purchases used catalytic converters.
Proposed law requires the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to create a form
to be used as an application for licensure and provides the required information the form is to
contain.
Proposed law requires an applicant to sign the application and pay all applicable fees prior to
obtaining a license.
Proposed law requires a late fee be payed for a license renewal, if the original license is expired prior
to application for renewal.
A person who ceases to maintain a business shall surrender there license pursuant to proposed law.
Proposed law requires the commission to indicate the business address on each license and requires
the license holder to notify the commission if the address changes.
The commission is required to promulgate rules to implement provisions of proposed law.
Proposed law does not apply to persons buying and selling new motor vehicles.
Proposed law requires a seller of a used catalytic convertor to provide certain documentation to the
law enforcement upon request. Information collected pursuant to proposed law shall be maintained for three years.
A violation of proposed law subjects the person in violation to fees, imprisonment, or both. The
amount of the fee and duration of the imprisonment increases with each subsequent violation, and
each catalytic convertor purchased in violation of proposed law constitutes a separate violation.
(Adds R.S. 37:1891-1896)