The following words, terms, and phrases when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
means an exhaust emission control device that reduces toxic
gases and pollutants from internal combustion; this includes any material
removed from a catalytic converter.
means a business that is operated from a fixed location and
is predominantly engaged in the practice as defined in the Occupations
Code, title 12, chapter 1956.
[Ord. No. 1457-22 adopted 9/12/2022]
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity other than a metal
recycler to possess a used catalytic converter that was removed from
a motor vehicle unless the individual or entity can:
(1)
Provide
proof of ownership of the motor vehicle from which the converter was
removed, and can reasonably link the catalytic converter to the vehicle;
or
(2)
The
person presents proof that the possession of the catalytic converter
lawfully passed from the owner of the vehicle from which the converter
was removed to the person in possession of the converter.
(3)
Each
individual catalytic converter unlawfully possessed by a person or
entity shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this
article.
[Ord. No. 1457-22 adopted 9/12/2022]
