Section 3723 - Theft of catalytic converter(a)Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of theft of a catalytic converter if the person unlawfully takes or attempts to take possession of, carries away or exercises unlawful control over a catalytic converter with intent to deprive the rightful owner of the catalytic converter.(b) Grading.--Except as provided under subsection (c):(1) An offense under this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the third degree if the value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained is less than $50.(2) An offense under this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree if the value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained is $50 or more but less than $200.(3) An offense under this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree if the value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained is $200 or more but less than $1,000.(4) An offense under this section constitutes a felony of the third degree if the value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained is $1,000 or more.(c)Third or subsequent offenses.--An offense under this section constitutes a felony of the third degree if the offense is a third or subsequent offense, regardless of the value of the catalytic converter. For purposes of this subsection, a first and second offense include a conviction, acceptance of or other form of preliminary disposition before the sentencing on the present violation for an offense under this section.Added by P.L. TBD 2022 No. 130, § 3.1, eff. 1/2/2023.