Arizona § 13-2306 - Possession of altered property; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2306 — Possession of altered property; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2306. Possession of altered property; classification
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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-2306
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2306 cover?
Section 13-2306 ("Possession of altered property; classification") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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