North Dakota Code 12.1-23-08.2 – Possession of altered property
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.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-23-08.2
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
- Personal property: includes money, goods, chattels, things in action, and evidences of debt. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Possesses: means an individual has:
a. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
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 section 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.