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MN Law Regarding Catalytic Converters

Effective August 1st, 2023

Below is a summary of the important information affecting the sale of catalytic converters for individuals and businesses.

Individuals:

  • Converters must be marked with the VIN corresponding to the vehicle that the converters were removed from along with the date the converters were removed.

    • The markings must be permanent and legible.

  • The Seller must provide a copy of the vehicle’s registration or title to sell.

    • The registration must be in the seller’s name to demonstrate their ownership.

    • If the title is not in the seller's name, the title must be properly signed over to the new owner to demonstrate a transfer of ownership.

  • Payment cannot be made until 5 days after the sale of a converter to a scrap metal dealer.

    • Payment will be mailed by check to the seller’s address or transferred electronically to the seller’s bank account.

 

Businesses: This is defined as “A bona fide business engaged in vehicle dismantling, vehicle demolishing, scrap metal recycling, or automotive repair services”

  • Converters must be marked with the VIN or an alternative numbering system along with the date the converters were removed.

    • The markings must be permanent and legible.

  • Are not required to provide a copy of the vehicle’s title or registration, IF the business provides:

    • The identity of the seller’s business.

    • An itemized list of each detached converter being sold that includes the VIN or an alternative stock numbering system that can be linked to the VIN.

    • The date of the removal of each converter.

    • Signature of the employee completing the transaction to sell converters.

 

General info:

  • Scrap metal dealers are required to register with the Commissioner of Public Safety.

  • It is unlawful for a person to possess a detached converter unless it is properly marked.

  • It is unlawful for a person who is not a registered scrap metal dealer to purchase converters.

 

Below is a link to the complete law:

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF5&version=latest&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0

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