Chapter 10.56 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person, other than a common carrier or a core recycler as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610, to possess any used catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has valid documentation or other proof to verify that he or she is in lawful possession of the catalytic converter.

(Ord. No. 23-24, § 1, 4-26-2023)

(a)

A For purposes of this section, "lawful possession" includes (1) being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter, or (2) being 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 documentation that clearly identifies the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed, and includes, without limitation, the following types of documents:

(1)

Bill of sale from the previous owner with photographs.

(2)

Documentation from an automobile repair shop proving that the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the shop.

(3)

Electronic communication from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter, together with photographs.

(Ord. No. 23-24, § 1, 4-26-2023)

(1)

Every violation of section 10.56.010 is unlawful and a misdemeanor subject to punishment in accordance with section 1.01.220 of this Code and constitutes a separate violation of this chapter.

(2)

The punishments 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. 23-24, § 1, 4-26-2023)