"Catalytic converter"
means any exhaust emission control device, or portion thereof, that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants.
"Documentation or other proof"
means written document(s) clearly identifying the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated based on the totality of the circumstances, which includes, but is not limited to, the following types of documents:
1. 
Bill of sale from the original owner with photographs.
2. 
Verifiable documentation from an autobody shop proving the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the autobody shop.
3. 
Verifiable electronic communication from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter.
4. 
Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated.
5. 
Vehicle registration associated with the catalytic converter containing an etched associated license plate number or vehicle identification number or driver's license number of registered vehicle owner.
"Enforcement officer"
means code enforcement officer or police officer.
"Lawful possession"
means being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter or being in possession of the catalytic converter with the lawful owner's verifiable written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish unlawful possession.
(Ord. 873, 12/13/2023)
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has documentation or other proof to verify that they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in any documentation or other proof intended to show valid ownership or possession of a catalytic converter.
(Ord. 873, 12/13/2023)
A. 
Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by this code. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this chapter.
B. 
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both.
C. 
Nothing in this chapter shall be intended to limit any penalties provided for under state law.
(Ord. 873, 12/13/2023)