Is it illegal for a dealer in Oklahoma to sell a car without catalytic converter?

I bought a car from a car lot but hadn't even taken it off the lot when I noticed the catalytic converter wasn't there. I tried to get my money back since the car never left the lot but the owner wasn't there. I still have not heard back from him but the car is still at his lot.Is it illegal for a dealer in Oklahoma to sell a car without catalytic converter?
yes, it is illegal to operate a car without the catalytic converter installed. All cars produced after 1975 should have one. The car, if spotted by an officer can be impounded. cancel your payment if by check or stop payment if by credit card. Either way i believe that you have a 24 hour window to return a vehicle after initial purchase, but in this case you never removed the car from the lot. I would make sure you have witness' lined up tp prove the car never left the lot, an exact mileage on the car when you purchased it should be in the purchase contract, so it should read the same numbers. If you know of any police officers, make sure they know the car was never moved and this will help you if the seller gives you a hard time, he may say you bought the car as is. i believe that there is a fine of up towards $2500 for operating a vehicle without the cat .

good luck.........
It is Illegal to remove or alter emission control devices, but it usually is not enforced and if you live in an area like me the DOL will not let you register your car without an emission test first.

your car will fail an emission test if your car is missing the cat. I think once you buy the car its your problem but you could call the police and ask them and/or the BBB.Is it illegal for a dealer in Oklahoma to sell a car without catalytic converter?
since its a dealership then yes it is illegal, a 99 is equipped with a catalytic converter and it is a FEDERAL CRIME to remove any emissions system components without replacing them! leave it in the parking lot (dont put any miles on it) and return it! you could be responsible for fixing this the dealership needs to be responsible for replacing this since they bought the car without the proper inspection.
It depends on the year model of the car. If the car was not equipped with one when manufactured then it does not need one. If it did come with one, then yes, it is illegal. Leave the car there, call the police and tell them your situation. They should help/direct you on how to get your money back.Is it illegal for a dealer in Oklahoma to sell a car without catalytic converter?
If the car is manufactured after 1996 it needs a cat, If before that it can be removed legally, Federal laws apply, not state.