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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person commits the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools if the person possesses a motor vehicle theft tool with intent to use or permit use of the tool in the commission of theft of a vehicle or contents of a vehicle.
(b) In this section,
(1) “altered or shaved key” means a key altered by cutting, filing, or other means to fit multiple vehicles or vehicles other than vehicles for which the key was originally manufactured;
(2) “motor vehicle theft tool” includes a slim jim, master key, altered or shaved key, trial or jiggler key, lock puller, electronic unlocking device, or similar device adapted or designed for use in committing vehicle theft;
(3) “trial or jiggler key” means a key designed or altered to manipulate a vehicle locking mechanism other than the lock for which the key was originally manufactured.
(c) Possession of motor vehicle theft tools is a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.46.370. Possession of motor vehicle theft tools - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-11-criminal-law/ak-st-sect-11-46-370/
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