A. 
It is unlawful for any person to possess any catalytic converter that is not properly attached to the exhaust system of a vehicle unless the person has in their possession or under their control valid documentation or other valid proof of ownership of the catalytic converter.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in a record intended to show valid proof of ownership of a catalytic converter.
(Ord. No. 1013 § 2, 2022)
For purposes of this section, valid proof of ownership means:
A. 
A document containing all of the following information:
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; and
4. 
The name, address, and telephone number of the current owner of the catalytic converter.
B. 
In the event the catalytic converter is in the possession of the current owner of the vehicle from which it was removed, valid proof of ownership means:
1. 
Ownership documentation for the vehicle;
2. 
A valid receipt for a replacement catalytic converter; and
3. 
Proof of installation of the replacement catalytic converter.
(Ord. No. 1013 § 2, 2022)
A. 
Each violation of this chapter constitutes a separate violation and is subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by this code. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both a fine and imprisonment.
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.
(Ord. No. 1013 § 2, 2022)