(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.
(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. The purchase of any catalytic converter must meet the recording requirements laid out in M.S. § 325E.21, subd. 1(b).
(C) Possession of catalytic converters. No person shall be in possession of one or more catalytic converters that do not belong to a vehicle or vehicles owned by the individual in possession of the catalytic converter(s), or that the individual cannot provide verification of legal receipt of the catalytic converter from the vehicle owner.
(Ord. 638, passed 6-28-2022)