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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person is guilty of possession of a forgery device when he:
(a) Makes or possesses with knowledge of its character any plate, die or other device, apparatus, equipment or article specifically designed or adapted for use in forging written instruments; or
(b) Makes or possesses with knowledge of its character any device, apparatus, equipment or article capable of or adaptable to use in forging written instruments with intent to use it himself or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of forgery.
(2) Possession of a forgery device is a Class D felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title L. Kentucky Penal Code § 516.090.Possession of forgery device - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-l-kentucky-penal-code/ky-rev-st-sect-516-090/
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