Vermont § 4045 - Illegal possession; seizure

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4045 — Illegal possession; seizure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4045. Illegal possession; seizure

  • (a) A person in possession of a credit card issued to another with the intent to use the
    credit card without the consent of the cardholder shall be fined not more than $500.00
    or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. (b) A law enforcement officer who finds a credit card in the possession of a person other
    than the cardholder shall seize the same unless it is affirmatively made to appear
    that an unauthorized use of said card is not intended. A card seized under such circumstances
    shall be returned to the card issuer at such time as it may not be needed as material
    or relevant evidence for prosecution. (Added 1969, No. 221 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4045

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4045 cover?

Section 4045 ("Illegal possession; seizure") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Vermont § 4045?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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