A person described in subsection 1 of NRS 647.0172 shall not purchase or otherwise receive a used catalytic converter for any purpose, including, without limitation, to dismantle, recycle or smelt, unless the person purchases or receives the used catalytic converter from:

1. 1. An automobile wrecker licensed pursuant to NRS 487.070;
2. 2. 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;
3. 3. A motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, dealer or rebuilder licensed pursuant to NRS 482.325;
4. 4. Any other business that may reasonably generate, possess or sell used catalytic converters; or
5. 5. 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.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 623)