N.D. Cent. Code § 51-35-07: Catalytic converter theft - Penalty

1.A person commits the offense of theft of a catalytic converter if the person willfully takes possession of, carries away, or exercises control over a catalytic converter with intent to deprive the rightful owner of the catalytic converter.

2.Except as provided under subsection 3, an offense under this section is a:

a.Class B misdemeanor if the replacement value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained including any repair costs is less than two hundred dollars.

b.Class A misdemeanor if the replacement value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained including any repair costs is two hundred dollars or more but less than one thousand dollars.

c.Class C felony if the replacement value of the catalytic converter unlawfully obtained including any repair costs is one thousand dollars or more.

3.An offense under this section is a class C felony if the offense is a third or subsequent offense, regardless of the replacement 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.