Ind. Code ch. 35-45-12

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Ind. Code § 35-45-12-1 "Code grabbing device" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "code grabbing device" means a device that is capable of: (1) receiving and recording the code signal sent by the transmitter of: (A) a motor vehicle security alarm system; (B) a motor vehicle automatic door locking system; or (C) a residential or commercial automatic garage door opening system; and (2) disarming: (A) a motor vehicle security alarm system; (B) a motor vehicle automatic door locking system; or (C) a residential or commercial automatic garage door opening system. As added by P.L.302-1995, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2 Criminal use or possession of code grabbing device

Sec. 2. A person who, while committing a crime or to further the commission of a crime, knowingly or intentionally: (1) possesses a code grabbing device; or (2) uses a code grabbing device to disarm the security alarm system of a motor vehicle; commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class C misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years. As added by P.L.302-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2019, SEC.37.

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