Nevada § 205.27417 - Catalytic converters: Unlawful purchase; exceptions

§ 205.27417. Catalytic converters: Unlawful purchase; exceptions

1. A person shall not purchase a used catalytic converter for any purpose, including,

without limitation, to dismantle, recycle or smelt, unless the person purchases the

used catalytic converter from: (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. 2. 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 .