[DML] Re: Engine Conversions and Forgotten Sports Cars

["Richard Cutter" <dmc_power@xxxx>]

Greetings....
The laws that cover emissions are federal and have very high fines for 
disabling any component. these federal laws are copied in state statutes 
and are applied by each state and federal officials. Local law enforcement 
officers can write tickets against both the state laws and federal. It is 
illegal in any state to remove the "cat" or any emission device. The 
federal fine for "cat" removal is $ 10,000.
Some states do not enforce these laws but drive over the border into another 
state they can fine you. Pennsylvania does this all the time...
The modern "cats" do not rob your engine of any noticeable power but remove 
it and plan to pay $ 10,000 to your state cash box....
Rich
81 DMC-NS Power

> Could someone else please comment on this if they can! Is it true? A $10K 
> fine for removal of the catalytic converter? Also if you have any info from 
> VA or NC or CA please speak up!
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