Catalytic converters: Unlawful purchase; exceptions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.27417
in effect1. 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 .
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-205.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026