Can you buy a catalytic converter in New Mexico?

SafeYard has gathered the New Mexico statute citations but has not yet finished verifying the walk-in purchase rules, so this page does not give a yes/no answer. Read the linked statute and confirm with your state recycler association before buying.

What New Mexico laws govern catalytic converter and scrap metal purchases?

N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 57, Article 30; § 57-30-1 to § 57-30-14 N.M. Stat. Ann. Ch. 30, Article 15, § 30-15-8. Criminal Code: Criminal Damage to Property by Theft or Attempted Theft of Regulated Material. (Sourced from the ReMA / ISRI State Metals Theft Law Database; verification of the operational rules is pending.)

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New Mexico Catalytic Converter Purchase Rules

Statute citations for buying catalytic converters in New Mexico: recordkeeping, seller eligibility, and penalties. Verification of the operational rules is pending; sourced from the ReMA / ISRI database.

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What we know so far

Statute citations and recent amendments extracted from the ReMA / ISRI State Metals Theft Law Database. Start here for your own review.

N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 57, Article 30; § 57-30-1 to § 57-30-14 N.M. Stat. Ann. Ch. 30, Article 15, § 30-15-8. Criminal Code: Criminal Damage to Property by Theft or Attempted Theft of Regulated Material

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Common questions

Can you buy a catalytic converter in New Mexico?: SafeYard has gathered the New Mexico statute citations but has not yet finished verifying the walk-in purchase rules, so this page does not give a yes/no answer. Read the linked statute and confirm with your state recycler association before buying.
What New Mexico laws govern catalytic converter and scrap metal purchases?: N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 57, Article 30; § 57-30-1 to § 57-30-14 N.M. Stat. Ann. Ch. 30, Article 15, § 30-15-8. Criminal Code: Criminal Damage to Property by Theft or Attempted Theft of Regulated Material. (Sourced from the ReMA / ISRI State Metals Theft Law Database; verification of the operational rules is pending.)