(1) A person is guilty of trafficking in catalytic converters in the first degree if the person knowingly:
(a) Traffics seven or more catalytic converters that have been removed from a motor vehicle, without fulfilling the requirements under chapter
46.79 or
46.80 RCW for lawful transfer; or
(b) Purchases a catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle, without possessing a valid scrap processor license under chapter
46.79 RCW or vehicle wrecker license under chapter
46.80 RCW.
(2) Trafficking in catalytic converters in the first degree is a class C felony.