Chapter 10.09
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED
Sections:
10.09.010 Unlawful possession of a catalytic converter prohibited.
10.09.010 Unlawful possession of a catalytic converter prohibited.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a core recycler as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610, to possess any 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. Section 7401 et seq.) and regulations under the Clean Air Act, as they may, from time to time, be amended. (Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
10.09.020 Definitions.
(A) For purposes of this chapter, “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 chapter, “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) Bill of sale from the original owner with photographs.
(2) Documentation from the auto body shop providing that the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the auto body shop.
(3) Verifiable electronic communications from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter.
(4) Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated. (Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
10.09.030 Violations.
(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 the Palmdale Municipal Code. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this chapter.
(B) It is unlawful and a misdemeanor subject to punishment in accordance with Chapter 1.12 PMC for any person to violate any provision of this chapter.
(C) 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. 1593 § 2, 2022)