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L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law

Por: Los Angeles Times Politics April 12, 2023

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Looking to combat a rash of thefts from Priuses and other cars, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to make it illegal to possess an unattached catalytic converter without proof of ownership. On an 8-4 vote, the council approved an ordinance allowing police to arrest anyone who has a catalytic converter that is not connected to a vehicle — and fails to produce a receipt or other identifying information, such as documentation from an... + full article



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