North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances
N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-164.1: Possession of catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle
What this law says, in plain English
Knowingly possessing a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle is a Class I felony, with exceptions for licensed dealers, repair shops, recyclers, salvage yards, and individuals with proper vehicle registration documentation.
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