Nevada 2023 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SB 250 — Revises provisions relating to catalytic converters. (BDR 43-31)

Last action — (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed.)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends current law to impose restrictions on the purchase of used catalytic converters and enhance reporting and record-keeping requirements for scrap metal processors.

  • NRS 647.092

    1. [1.] (a) Possesses both a valid business license issued by the State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS and a valid business license from the city or county, as applicable, in which the person purchases scrap metal; and → 2. A person who is authorized to purchase scrap metal pursuant to subsection 1 shall not purchase a used catalytic converter for any purpose, including, without limitation, to dismantle, recycle or smelt, unless the person purchases the used catalytic converter from: (a) An automobile wrecker licensed pursuant to NRS 487.070; (b) A scrap metal processor licensed pursuant to this section who maintains a fixed place of business and has obtained the used catalytic converter in accordance with the provisions of NRS 647.094 and 647.098; (c) A motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, dealer or rebuilder licensed pursuant to NRS 482.325; (d) Any other business that may reasonably generate, possess or sell used catalytic converters; or (e) A person possessing documentation that proves the person is the lawful owner of the used catalytic converter, including, without limitation, a certificate of title or registration that identifies the person as the legal or registered owner of the vehicle from which the used catalytic converter was removed and which includes a vehicle identification number that matches the vehicle identification number permanently marked on the used catalytic converter.

    This change adds new requirements for purchasing used catalytic converters which restricts purchases to specific entities.

  • NRS 647.094

    [Every] → Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, every

    This change clarifies that there are exceptions for specific circumstances under which a scrap metal processor must maintain records.

  • NRS 647.094

    [(c) (1) Personal identification card issued by this State or any other state or territory of the United States; (2) Driver’s license issued by this State or any other state or territory of the United States; (3) United States military identification card; or (4) Any form of identification which may serve as an acceptable form of identification pursuant to NRS 237.200.] → If the scrap metal that is being purchased is a used catalytic converter, the following additional information: (1) A statement written by the seller indicating: (I) That the seller is the owner of the used catalytic converter; or (II) The name of the person from whom the seller obtained the used catalytic converter, including, if applicable, the name of the business as shown on a signed transfer document.

    This change adds requirements for additional record-keeping when purchasing used catalytic converters.

  • NRS 647.143

    Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to specific statute, a person who violates any provision of → A person who violates any provision of section 6, 7 or 9 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000 for the first offense, $2,000 for the second offense or $4,000 for any subsequent offense.

    This change specifies the penalties for violating the new provisions regarding catalytic converters.

Action History

  1. (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed.)

  2. In Assembly. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor. To committee.

  3. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Excused: 1.) To Assembly.

  4. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  5. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

  6. Read second time.

  7. From committee: Do pass.

  8. From printer. To committee.

  9. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To printer.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 250?
SB 250 is sponsored by Ohrenschall, James (Democratic), Nguyen, Rochelle T. (Democratic), and Pat Spearman.
What is the current status of SB 250?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 250?
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