DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1073 Reengrossed 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 paid 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 his 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 or persons having
one detached converter, if he can show where it originated through documentation.
Proposed law requires a seller of a used catalytic converter 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 and imprisonment. The amount
of the fee and duration of the imprisonment increases with each subsequent violation, and each
catalytic converter purchased in violation of proposed law constitutes a separate violation.
(Adds R.S. 37:1891-1896)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Provide that proposed law does not apply to a person having one detached catalytic
converter if he can document how he legally acquired it.
2. Remove the requirement that the application provide for the applicant's financial standing
and business integrity.
3. Add a requirement that a purchaser obtain a photograph of the item purchased.
4. Add a requirement that a purchaser obtain a signed statement by the seller.
5. Mandates that a violator be fined and imprisoned.
6. Make technical changes.