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Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-36-126. Theft of a catalytic converter--Unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Catalytic converter” means an exhaust emission control device that reduces toxic gases and pollutants from internal combustion engines; and

(2) “Permanently marked” means marked in a permanent manner, including without limitation engraving or permanent ink, that clearly and legibly indicates the:

(A) Date the catalytic converter was removed from the motor vehicle; and

(B) Vehicle identification number, the last eight (8) digits of the vehicle identification number, or a stock number within an electronic database associated with a single vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle the catalytic converter was removed from.

(b) A person commits theft of a catalytic converter if he or she commits, aids, or is an accomplice to a commission of theft of property under § 5-36-103(a) and the property is a catalytic converter.

(c) A person commits unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter if the person:

(1) Knowingly possesses a catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle and that is not permanently marked; and

(2) Is not:

(A) The owner of the motor vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; or

(B) Possessing the catalytic converter in the ordinary course of the person's business.

(d)(1) Theft of a catalytic converter is a Class C felony.

(2) The court may order a person convicted of theft of a catalytic converter to pay restitution for the value of the repair or replacement of the catalytic converter.

(e) Unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter is a:

(1) Class C felony if the person:

(A) Has a prior conviction for unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter; or

(B) In the course of the unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter, the person commits or attempts, conspires, or solicits another person to commit an offense related to a catalytic converter; or

(2) Class D felony if otherwise committed.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-36-126. Theft of a catalytic converter--Unauthorized possession of a catalytic converter - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-36-126/

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