Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2306 — Possession of altered property; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 23: Organized Crime, Fraud and Terrorism, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2306
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 who is a dealer in property and recklessly possesses property the permanent identifying features of which, including serial numbers or labels, have been removed or in any fashion altered is guilty of a class 6 felony.
B. It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that a person has lawfully obtained a special serial number pursuant to section 28-2165 or lawfully possesses the usual indicia of ownership in addition to mere possession or has obtained the consent of the manufacturer of the property.
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Questions this section answers
Is possession of altered property a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Possession of altered property is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2306.
Which Arizona statute covers possession of altered property?
Possession of altered property is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2306 (Possession of altered property; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.