13-4802. Possession or sale of cloned cellular
or wireless telephones; exception; violation;
classification


A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly do any of the following:


1. Possess a cloned cellular or wireless telephone.


2. Possess an instrument that is capable of acquiring electronic serial number and
mobile identification number combinations with the intent to clone a cellular or wireless
telephone.


3. Sell a cloned cellular or wireless telephone.


B. This section does not prohibit the possession, sale or use of cloning
paraphernalia or cloned cellular or wireless telephones or the acquisition of electronic
serial numbers or mobile identification numbers by either of the following:


1. Law enforcement officers who are acting in their official capacity within the
scope of their authority and in the line of duty.


2. Employees or agents of communication service providers who are acting in their
official capacity within the scope of their employment for the purpose of protecting the
property or legal rights of the provider.


C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 4 felony.