§ 9.29.020 — Definitions

9.29.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Catalytic converter" means any exhaust emission control device, or portion thereof, that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants, and shall also mean 'catalytic converter' as that term is used in California Vehicle Code Section 10852.5. "Documentation or other proof" means written document(s) clearly identifying the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated based on the totality of the circumstances, which includes, but is not limited to, the following types of documents: 1. Signed bill of sale from the original owner authorizing removal of the catalytic converter, including the vehicle owner's name, address, and telephone number. 2. Verifiable documentation from an auto-body shop proving the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the auto-body shop or similar business. 3. Verifiable electronic communication from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter. 4. Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated clearly showing the vehicle's license plate number and vehicle identification number. 5. Vehicle registration associated with the catalytic converter together with photographs showing an etched associated license plate number or vehicle identification number or driver's license number of registered vehicle owner claimed to have conveyed the catalytic converter to the person now in possession. "Lawful possession" means (1) being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter or (2) being in possession of the catalytic converter with the lawful owner's verifiable written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish the possession is not a lawful possession. "Enforcement officer" means a sworn officer of the police department, sworn federal task force officer, building official, code enforcement official, city attorney, or district attorney, and their designees.

(Ord. 7695, § 1(Exh. A), 2025)