(a) 
It is unlawful for any person, other than a core recycler as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610, to possess a catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has valid documentation or other proof to verify that they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter.
(b) 
This section does not apply to a detached catalytic converter that has been tested, certified, and labeled or otherwise approved for reuse, and being bought or sold for purposes of reuse in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 7401 et seq,) and regulations under the Clean Air Act, as they may, from time to time, be amended.
(Ord. O-2022-06 § 2, 2022)
(a) 
For purposes of this section, "lawful possession" includes: (1) being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter; or (2) in possession of the catalytic converter with the lawful owner's written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish the possession is not a "lawful possession."
(b) 
For purposes of this section, "documentation or other proof" means written document(s) that clearly identify the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated based on the totality of the circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, the following types of documents:
(1) 
The license plate number and vehicle identification number of the car from which the catalytic converter was removed.
(2) 
The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed.
(3) 
The signature of the vehicle owner authorizing removal of the catalytic converter.
(4) 
The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the catalytic converter.
(Ord. O-2022-06 § 2, 2022)
(a) 
Each and every violation of this section shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by the Placentia Municipal Code. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this section.
(b) 
The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies. The city is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law.
(c) 
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
(Ord. O-2022-06 § 2, 2022)