(a) Scrap processor and recycling facility operator penalties.--Except as provided under section 6.2(g),¹ a scrap processor and recycling facility operator who violates this act commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $2,500. A second or subsequent violation shall be classified as a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(b) Motor vehicle penalties.--Upon a conviction of an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921 (relating to theft by unlawful taking or disposition) or 3925 (relating to receiving stolen property) that relates to the theft of scrap material or the transportation of stolen scrap material, the court may order the impoundment of any vehicle used in the act of theft of scrap material or the transportation of stolen scrap material. For the first offense, a vehicle may be impounded for at least 30 days, but not more than 60 days. For a second or subsequent offense involving the same motor vehicle, the vehicle may be impounded for at least 60 days, but not more than 180 days. The person convicted shall be responsible for any fees associated with or related to the impoundment of the vehicle.