Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 62.
Tennessee HB1140 amends existing laws regarding the possession of used, detached catalytic converters by raising the penalty for unauthorized possession from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change affects individuals who possess such converters without authorization, increasing potential penalties to imprisonment of one to six years and fines up to $3,000. The bill aims to deter theft and illegal possession of catalytic converters, which are often targeted for their valuable metals.
Tennessee HB1140 amends existing laws regarding the possession of used, detached catalytic converters by raising the penalty for unauthorized possession from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change affects individuals who possess such converters without authorization, increasing potential penalties to imprisonment of one to six years and fines up to $3,000. The bill aims to deter theft and illegal possession of catalytic converters, which are often targeted for their valuable metals.
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