Catalytic converters — Trafficking in the first degree.
RCW 9A.82.190
in effect(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.
(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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.82&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026