Section 11.46.260. Removal of identification marks.

   (a) A person commits the crime of removal of identification marks if, with intent to cause interruption to the ownership of another, the person defaces, erases, or otherwise alters or attempts to deface, erase, or otherwise alter any serial number or identification mark placed or inscribed on a propelled vehicle, bicycle, firearm, movable or immovable construction tool or equipment, appliance, merchandise, or other article or its component parts.
   (b) Removal of identification marks is
        (1) a class C felony if the value of the property on which the serial number or identification mark appeared, adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is $1,000 or more;
        (2) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the property on which the serial number or identification mark appeared, adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is $250 or more but less than $1,000;
        (3) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the property on which the serial number or identification mark appeared, adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is less than $250.

Authorities

12.55.135

Notes

Recent Bills that will modify this

SB 91 OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS

References

AS 12.55.135 Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors.

History

(Sec. 4 ch 166 SLA 1978; am Sec. 8 ch 83 SLA 2014; am Sec. 10 ch 36 SLA 2016)