County Ordinances

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ENACT SCOTT COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 32: POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

A Public Hearing will be held by the Scott County Board of Commissioners in the Board Meeting Room, Scott County Government Center East, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10:30 AM.

PURPOSE OF HEARING:    To allow public comment on enacting Scott County Ordinance No. 32 Possession of Catalytic Converters, which would make possession of a catalytic converter separate from a vehicle a misdemeanor.  The proposed ordinance can be viewed here: https://scottcountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17839/Ordinance-32-Possession-of-Catalytic-Converters. 


Ordinances are governmental enactments that regulate people or property. Ordinances have the full force and effect of law, including criminal penalties if violated. The adoption of Ordinances is one of the most binding and permanent acts performed by the County Board. Ordinances may be repealed or changed only by a subsequent ordinance or amendment. Ordinances are adopted and enforced to protect, preserve, and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare.