NYC Administrative Code

§ 10-185 — Catalytic converter etching program.

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This section establishes a catalytic converter etching program administered by the police department. The program aims to provide etching services to the public and includes an outreach campaign to educate about theft prevention for catalytic converters. Applies to vehicle owners concerned about catalytic converter theft.

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§ 10-185 Catalytic converter etching program.

AC § 10-185

a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "etching" means the affixing or engraving of a unique identifying number onto a catalytic converter of a motor vehicle by the police department or with a kit provided by the police department. b. Etching program for the public. Subject to appropriation, the police department shall establish a program to: 1. Provide etching to the public; and 2. Engage in an outreach campaign to inform the public about the etching program and the means by which etching may prevent theft of catalytic converters. (L.L. 2023/005, 1/7/2023, eff. 4/7/2023)

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