As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) “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.
(b) “City” means the City of Canyon Lake.
(c) “Council” means the City Council of Canyon Lake.
(d) “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 auto-body shop proving the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the auto-body 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.
(e) “Enforcement Officer” means the Sheriff, the City Manager, Code Enforcement, or Building Official, and any of their designees.
(f) “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 verifiable written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish the possession is an unlawful possession.
(Ord. 238, passed 12-13-2023)