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 250-173-7 - RECYCLERS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 29 ME Code Rules ยง 250-173-7

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Reporting Mechanism: Recyclers shall report any purchase of catalytic converters through retail sales within ten days using an electronic mechanism that is administered by NESPIN (New England State Police Information Network) and approved by the Secretary of State or a comparable program that will report the required information to NESPIN on their behalf.

B. Requirements for Reporting Retail Acquisitions: Recyclers purchasing catalytic converters through retail sales shall submit a report to NESPIN to include:

1. The name and address of the acquiring recycler;

2. The date and time of acquisition;

3. The name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and dentification of the seller;

4. The VIN or selling recycler's license number and stock number; and the price paid.

C. Requirements for Wholesale Transactions: Recyclers purchasing catalytic converter through wholesale shall:

1. Purchases of detached catalytic converters shall be reported to NESPIN by the purchasing recycler.
a. The report to NESPIN shall include the name and address of the acquiring recycler, date and time of acquisition, name, address, telephone number of the selling recycler, the identification of the seller, the VIN or selling recycler's license number and stock number, and the price paid.

b. Recyclers may submit bulk purchases in a single entry if they upload an image of the VINs contained on the manifest.

2. Purchases of whole vehicles shall be reported to NMVTIS and are exempt from NESPIN reporting.

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