(A) Sale of catalytic converters. No person or business may sell a used catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle. This section does not apply to a bona fide automobile repair garage, or used auto parts dealer, whose license permits the installation, replacement, maintenance, or removal of catalytic converters. The purchase of any catalytic converter must meet the recording requirements laid out in M.S. § 325E.21, Subd. 1(b).
(B) Purchase of catalytic converters. No person or business may purchase a used catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle unless the seller is a licensed business, whose license permits the installation, replacement, maintenance, or removal of catalytic converters.
(C) Possession of catalytic converters. No person shall be in possession of a catalytic converter that is not attached to a motor vehicle unless the individual can provide verification of legal receipt of the catalytic converter or proof of compliance with the recording requirements laid out in M.S. § 325E.21, Subd. 1(b).
(D) Penalty. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the city’s other available legal remedies for any violation of law, including without limitation, criminal, civil, and injunctive actions.
(Ord. 810, passed 11-1-2022)