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:
Catalytic converter.
An exhaust emission control device that reduces toxic gases and pollutants from internal combustion; this includes any material removed from a catalytic converter.
Metal recycling entity.
A business that is operated from a fixed location and is engaged in the practice as defined in the Occupations Code, title 12, chapter 1956.
(Ordinance 57-2022 adopted 11/15/2022)
(a) 
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 provides the following:
(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.
(A) 
Proof of ownership includes a copy of the certificate of title or other documentation indication the person has an ownership interest in the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed;
(B) 
Year, make, model, and vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; or
(2) 
The person or entity presents proof 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.
(b) 
Each catalytic converter in an individual or entity's possession shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 57-2022 adopted 11/15/2022)
Violation of this article is a class C misdemeanor and shall be fined for this offense not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(Ordinance 57-2022 adopted 11/15/2022)