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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A person commits the offense of theft of a catalytic converter if the person willfully takes or attempts to take possession of, carries away or exercises control over a used catalytic converter with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of the catalytic converter.
2. A person commits the offense of possession of a catalytic converter if the person possesses two or more used catalytic converters unless the person is:
(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.
3. 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 15. Crimes and Punishments § 205.27415. Theft or unlawful possession of used catalytic converters prohibited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-15-crimes-and-punishments/nv-rev-st-205-27415/
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