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New ordinance prohibiting purchase of used catalytic converters

Final Ordinance Ordinance No. 4443

What this is

Ordinance No. 4443 would add a new article to Chapter 12 of the city's code of ordinances banning the purchase of used catalytic converters within Richardson, with certain exceptions.

Why it matters

This measure is aimed at deterring catalytic converter theft, which affects residents across the city.

Council action

Approved Via consent agenda

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.

7 yes · 0 no

The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.

Timeline

Appearances on agendas

  • Item 5A3 Approved

    City Council — October 24, 2022

    Adopt Ordinance No. 4443

    Official agenda language

    ORDINANCE NO. 4443, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING AN ARTICLE IX, “POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS”; PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF USED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS.

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