Washington § 9A.82.190 - Catalytic converters — Trafficking in the first degree.

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§ 9A.82.190. Catalytic converters — Trafficking in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of trafficking in catalytic converters in the first degree if the person knowingly:
(a) Traffics seven or more catalytic converters that have been removed from a motor vehicle, without fulfilling the requirements under chapter 46.79 or 46.80 RCW for lawful transfer; or
(b) Purchases a catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle, without possessing a valid scrap processor license under chapter 46.79 RCW or vehicle wrecker license under chapter 46.80 RCW.
(2) Trafficking in catalytic converters in the first degree is a class C felony.
[ 2024 c 301 s 24.]

Notes

Effective date—Findings—Intent—2024 c 301: See notes following RCW 9A.82.180.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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