28-4593. Altering a serial or identification
number; classification


A. A person who knowingly removes, defaces, alters or destroys a manufacturer's
serial or identification number of a motor vehicle or major component part of a vehicle
without the permission of the department is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.


B. A person who intentionally removes, defaces, alters or destroys a manufacturer's
serial or identification number of a motor vehicle or major component part of a vehicle
with the intent to alter the identity of that or another motor vehicle or major component
part is guilty of a class 5 felony.