Fla. Stat. 860.147
Import, sale, or installation of counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converters
(1)
As used in this section, the term:“Catalytic converter” has the same meaning as provided in s. 860.142(2)(a).“Counterfeit catalytic converter” means a catalytic converter displaying a mark identical or similar to the genuine mark of a catalytic converter manufacturer or motor vehicle manufacturer without authorization from such manufacturer.“Fake catalytic converter” means an item, other than a catalytic converter designed in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for a given make, model, and year of motor vehicle as part of a motor vehicle emission control system, including a counterfeit or nonfunctional catalytic converter, which is used to replace a legitimate catalytic converter.“Nonfunctional catalytic converter” means a replacement catalytic converter that:Was previously recalled or damaged; or
Includes a part or object, including, but not limited to, a counterfeit or repaired catalytic converter, installed in a motor vehicle to mislead the owner or operator of such motor vehicle to believe that a functional catalytic converter has been installed.
(a)
“Catalytic converter” has the same meaning as provided in s. 860.142(2)(a).(b)
“Counterfeit catalytic converter” means a catalytic converter displaying a mark identical or similar to the genuine mark of a catalytic converter manufacturer or motor vehicle manufacturer without authorization from such manufacturer.(c)
“Fake catalytic converter” means an item, other than a catalytic converter designed in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for a given make, model, and year of motor vehicle as part of a motor vehicle emission control system, including a counterfeit or nonfunctional catalytic converter, which is used to replace a legitimate catalytic converter.(d)
“Nonfunctional catalytic converter” means a replacement catalytic converter that:Was previously recalled or damaged; orIncludes a part or object, including, but not limited to, a counterfeit or repaired catalytic converter, installed in a motor vehicle to mislead the owner or operator of such motor vehicle to believe that a functional catalytic converter has been installed.(2)
A person may not knowingly import, manufacture, purchase for the purpose of reselling or installing, sell, offer for sale, or install or reinstall in a motor vehicle a counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converter. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source:
Section 860.147 — Import, sale, or installation of counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converters, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0860.147 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).