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1. A person is guilty of the offense of possession of altered property if he possesses property the identifying features of which, including serial numbers or labels, have been removed or in any fashion altered, knowing the serial number or identification mark placed on the same by the manufacturer or owner for the purpose of identification, has been erased, altered, changed, or removed for the purpose of changing the identity of such personal property.
2. A person who commits the offense of possession of altered property or its component parts which exceed one hundred dollars in value, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. In the event that more than one item of personal property is defaced, erased, or otherwise altered or unlawfully possessed, as specified in sections 12.1-23-08.2 and 12.1-23-08.3, by an individual, then an offense is determined to be committed under this section if the aggregate of the value of the property so defaced, erased, or otherwise altered or unlawfully possessed is in excess of one hundred dollars.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-23-08.2. Possession of altered property - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-23-08-2/
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