Catalytic converter etching program.
NYC Admin. Code § 10-185
in effect§ 10-185 Catalytic converter etching program.
a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "etching" means the affixing or engraving of a unique identifying number onto a catalytic converter of a motor vehicle by the police department or with a kit provided by the police department.
b. Etching program for the public. Subject to appropriation, the police department shall establish a program to:
1. Provide etching to the public; and
2. Engage in an outreach campaign to inform the public about the etching program and the means by which etching may prevent theft of catalytic converters.
(L.L. 2023/005, 1/7/2023, eff. 4/7/2023)
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-154712Fetched: 10/24/2026