Import, sale, or installation of counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converters.
F.S. 860.147
in effect(1)
As used in this section, the term:
(a)
“Catalytic converter” has the same meaning as provided in s. 860.142(2)(a).
(b)
“Counterfeit catalytic converter” means a catalytic converter displaying a mark identical or similar to the genuine mark of a catalytic converter manufacturer or motor vehicle manufacturer without authorization from such manufacturer.
(c)
“Fake catalytic converter” means an item, other than a catalytic converter designed in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for a given make, model, and year of motor vehicle as part of a motor vehicle emission control system, including a counterfeit or nonfunctional catalytic converter, which is used to replace a legitimate catalytic converter.
(d)
“Nonfunctional catalytic converter” means a replacement catalytic converter that:
1.
Was previously recalled or damaged; or
2.
Includes a part or object, including, but not limited to, a counterfeit or repaired catalytic converter, installed in a motor vehicle to mislead the owner or operator of such motor vehicle to believe that a functional catalytic converter has been installed.
(2)
A person may not knowingly import, manufacture, purchase for the purpose of reselling or installing, sell, offer for sale, or install or reinstall in a motor vehicle a counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converter. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter860/AllFetched: 7/8/2026