Section 250-173-6 - REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS FOR MARKING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR LICENSED RECYCLERSA.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.29-250 C.M.R. ch. 173, § 6