North Dakota Century Code Title 51. Sales and Exchanges § 51-35-07. Catalytic converter theft--Penalty

1. A person commits the offense of theft of a catalytic converter if the person willfully takes possession of, carries away, or exercises control over a catalytic converter with intent to deprive the rightful owner of the catalytic converter.

2. Except as provided under subsection 3, an offense under this section is a:

3. An offense under this section is a class C felony if the offense is a third or subsequent offense, regardless of the replacement value of the catalytic converter. For purposes of this subsection, a first and second offense include a conviction, acceptance of, or other form of preliminary disposition before the sentencing on the present violation for an offense under this section.