(a) No person shall sell a motor vehicle from which the catalytic converter has been removed without first advising the purchaser in writing and obtaining the purchaser's signature upon said notification that the catalytic converter is missing and that the vehicle may not pass inspection. It shall be a defense to any cause of action brought pursuant to this section if the motor vehicle was not required by federal laws or regulations to have a catalytic converter as part of its equipment.
(b) Any person who sells a motor vehicle in violation of this section shall make restitution to the purchaser in an amount reasonably necessary to pay for:
(1) Parts and labor to replace the catalytic converter; and
(2) All reasonable costs and attorneys' fees for bringing an action pursuant to this section.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS
§ 2501. Expiration of registration upon transfer of title.
§ 2502. Endorsement and delivery of registration card upon transfer.
§ 2504. Transfer to a dealer; transfer by a dealer.
§ 2505. Transfer to automotive recycler.
§ 2506. Transfer by operation of law; duty of transferee.
§ 2507. Retitling vehicle in another state.
§ 2508. Fee to transfer title [For applicability of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 77, § 23].
§ 2509. Delivery of title application to Department.
§ 2513. Duty of owner or holder of certificate of title in reference to stolen vehicles.
§ 2514. Sale of used taxicabs; notice; inspection; penalty.
§ 2515. Sale of motor vehicles lacking catalytic converters.