815 ILCS 325/4.4

in effect

(815 ILCS 325/4.4) Sec. 4.4. Purchase of a catalytic converter or its contents. (a) It is unlawful for any person to purchase or otherwise acquire a used, detached catalytic converter or any nonferrous part thereof unless all of the following apply: (1) the person is a licensed recyclable metal dealer; (2) the sale or purchase occurs at the fixed business address of a licensed recyclable metal dealer that is a party to the transaction; and (3) the purchaser has maintained the information required under Section 3 of the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. (b) A recyclable metal dealer shall not pay cash in payment for any catalytic converter or its contents having a value of $100 or more. (Source: P.A. 102-906, eff. 5-27-22; 103-677, eff. 1-1-25.)

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