Colorado legal term
Detached catalytic converter in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Detached catalytic converter” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Detached catalytic converter” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Detached catalytic converter" means a post-combustion device that: (I) Oxidizes hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide gases or reduces oxides of nitrogen; (II) Is designed or intended for use as part of an emission control system; and (III) Was previously installed on a motor vehicle and subsequently removed. (C.R.S. § 18-13-111)
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