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 the signature of the vehicle owner authorizing removal of the catalytic converter, as well as the name, address, and telephone number of the vehicle owner.
2. Documentation from an auto-body shop or similar business proving that the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the auto-body shop or similar business.
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 and clearly showing the license plate number and vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car from which the catalytic converter was removed.
(Ord. 724 § 2 (part), 2022).