Catalytic converters: Unlawful purchase; exceptions.

NRS 205.27417 Catalytic converters: Unlawful purchase; exceptions. 1. A person shall not purchase a used catalytic converter for any purpose, including, without limitation, to dismantle, recycle or smelt, unless the person purchases the used catalytic converter from: (a) An automobile wrecker licensed pursuant to NRS 487.070; (b) A scrap metal processor licensed pursuant to NRS 647.092 who maintains a fixed place of business and has obtained the used catalytic converter in accordance with the provisions of NRS 647.094 and 647.098; (c) A motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, dealer or rebuilder licensed pursuant to NRS 482.325; (d) Any other business that may reasonably generate, possess or sell used catalytic converters; or (e) A person possessing documentation that proves the person is the lawful owner or possessor of the used catalytic converter, including, without limitation, a certificate of title or registration that identifies the person as the legal or registered owner of the vehicle from which the used catalytic converter was removed and which includes a vehicle identification number that matches the vehicle identification number permanently marked on the used catalytic converter. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Permanently marked” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 647.0165. (b) “Used catalytic converter” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 647.0185. (Added to NRS by 2023, 623)