I live in Indiana.It is Indiana Law IC9-19-8-2.It's titled"muffler leaks,alteration or deterioration"Sec.2 A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler free from the following visually discermible conditions:exhaust gas leaks,alteration of muffler elements,deterioration of muffler elements.That's the law.I have a stainless steel system with no leaks.When I go to court I'm taking a letter from a my local muffler shop stating the exhaust system is sound.I also plan to take pictures of the system to court with me.