Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 173 - RULES FOR THE SALE, PURCHASE, REMOVAL, TRANSPORT, AND DISPOSAL OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
Section 250-173-6 - REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS FOR MARKING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR LICENSED RECYCLERS
Universal Citation: 29 ME Code Rules ยง 250-173-6
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Detached Catalytic Converter Requirements: Recyclers buying detached catalytic converters shall:
1.
Verify
Marking: Verify that the full VIN is legibly engraved or permanently
marked on the catalytic converter. A completed form MVI-30 must accompany a
catalytic converter with a Maine assigned identification number. The MVI-30 is
a business record and shall be retained by the purchasing recycler for a period
of five years.
2.
Reporting: The identifying information as outlined in law must be
reported in accordance with Section
7.
3.
Prohibited Activity: An
unmarked detached catalytic converter may not be purchased. A Recycler shall
report an attempted sale to the Division of Enforcement, Anti-Theft, and
Regulations.
B. Whole Vehicle Requirements: Recyclers buying whole vehicles shall:
1.
Requirements: Immediately and
legibly mark the catalytic converter upon removal from the vehicle.
2.
Marking Standard: The
catalytic converter will be marked with the complete 17-digit VIN; or the
catalytic converter will be marked with the recycler's license number and the
stock number. A manifest that denotes the correlation between the full 17-digit
VIN and the stock number must accompany the catalytic converter when in
transit.
3.
Marking
Errors: A straight line shall be drawn through the entire VIN when an
error is made in marking. The correct VIN shall be marked directly below; if
there is not adequate space, the correct vin shall be marked in the general
area.
4.
Method: The
marking shall be made by engraving or a method of permanent marking.
C. Catalytic Converters for Final Disposition: Recyclers buying a catalytic converter for final disposition and deconstruction shall legibly mark the catalytic converter with the recycler's license number by engraving or other method of permanent marking. Catalytic converters that are already marked are exempt from this requirement.
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