Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-1505 — Possession of burglary tools; master key; manipulation key; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 15: Criminal Trespass and Burglary, Arizona Revised Statutes.
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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1505
Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.
A. A person commits possession of burglary tools by:
1. Possessing any explosive, tool, instrument or other article adapted or commonly used for committing any form of burglary as defined in sections 13-1506, 13-1507 and 13-1508 and intending to use or permit the use of such an item in the commission of a burglary.
2. Buying, selling, transferring, possessing or using a motor vehicle manipulation key or master key.
B. Subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section does not apply to a person who either:
1. Uses a master key in the course of the person's lawful business or occupation, including licensed vehicle dealers and manufacturers, key manufacturers who are engaged in the business of designing, making, altering, duplicating or repairing locks or keys, locksmiths, loan institutions that finance vehicles and law enforcement.
2. Transfers, possesses or uses no more than one manipulation key, unless the manipulation key is transferred, possessed or used with the intent to commit any theft or felony.
C. Possession of burglary tools is a class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is possession of burglary tools a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Possession of burglary tools is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1505.
Which Arizona statute covers possession of burglary tools?
Possession of burglary tools is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1505 (Possession of burglary tools; master key; manipulation key; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.