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Illinois scrap metal regulation has two tiers: a state-level catalytic converter framework (the 2023 Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Act, HB 1632) and county-level dealer registration that varies by location.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalytic converter law | HB 1632 (2023): VIN, ownership proof, photo, no cash, 3-day hold |
| Payment hold | 3 business days (catalytic converters) |
| Chicago additional rule | Photo of seller required for all nonferrous purchases |
| Cook County rule | LeadsOnline reporting required for all regulated metal transactions |
Verify with your county clerk and the Illinois Department of Revenue.
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