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New York Catalytic Converter Laws

For those of you who live in the glorious state of New York, there is a new law on catalytic converters that went into effect on January 1, 2014. I suggest you pay attention if you live in New York because the fines can range from $500 per the first offense to $26,000 for each subsequent offense. Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 USC &7507) gives each state the right to adopt California’s Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program standards in its own state. New York has decided to do just that. This is not a very difficult program to understand but it has certain aspects that make it complicated. This applies to all vehicles manufactured since 1993, except 1995 models. So; If your car was made in 1993, 1994, 1996, or any time after that, this applies to you. The basic gist of this new law is that you can no longer install or sell used catalytic converters on any vehicle licensed in the state of New York. Also, new ones must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts or new AMCC certified to meet CARB standards. This applies to all makes and models of vehicles with “50 state” certification through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or CARB certification. This does not apply to pre-1993 vehicles or 1995 vehicles.

New New York catalytic converters for CARB and 50 State EPA certified vehicles must display 2 certification seals or laser etched on opposite sides of the catalytic converter or heat shield. Each stamp or engraving must show the CARB executive order approval number, part number, date of manufacture, and proper installation address. You should also verify that the vehicle has the AMCC Emissions Certification Marks. Your vehicle’s emissions certification information is located on the Vehicle Emissions Certification Information (VECI) label which can be found in the vehicle’s engine compartment. The engine family and emissions certification will be used to discover which AMCCs can legally be installed on your particular vehicle. There are three common places you will find the VECI, they are the radiator support, the strut tower plate, and the hood.

Due to the new law, it is now illegal to sell, offer for sale, install or advertise used or remanufactured New York catalytic converters for any vehicle made in 1993, 1994, 1996 or any later year. You can still use salvaged catalytic converters on vehicles made before 1993 and you can still sell your used catalytic converter for salvage on any vehicle. Installers of new CARB certified AMCCs must complete a warranty card in triplicate. The original warranty card should go to the customer, then a copy to the installer and the last copy to the converter manufacturer. Installers of new CARB-certified AMCCs must also keep a copy on file for four years. Due to the heavy fines, it is best to comply with the new regulations, whether you are the consumer or the retailer.

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