Sec 13-3728. Unlawful purchase or sale of used catalytic converter; classification

A. It is unlawful for a person to purchase or sell a used catalytic converter unless the purchase or sale is in the ordinary course of business by a commercial motor vehicle parts or repair business in connection with the sale or installation of a new catalytic converter.

B. This section does not apply to:

1. An automotive recycler as defined and licensed pursuant to title 28, chapter 10.

2. The purchase or sale of a used catalytic converter as prescribed by section 44-1642.01 that is acquired in a transaction with an industrial account, with another scrap metal dealer or after the used catalytic converter is authorized for release by a peace officer of the jurisdiction in which the transaction occurs.

C. A violation of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.