§ 13-54. Alteration or removal of item numbers with intent to deprive lawful owner.

(a)

A person commits the offense of alteration or removal of item numbers if he, with the purpose of depriving the owner of a lawful interest therein:

(1)

Destroys, removes, covers, conceals, alters, defaces, or causes to be destroyed, removed, covered, concealed, altered, or defaced, the manufacturer's original serial number or other distinguishing owner-applied number or mark, on any item which bears a serial number attached by the manufacturer or distinguishing number or mark applied by the owner of the item, for any reason whatsoever;

(2)

Sells, offers for sale, pawns or uses as security for a loan, any item on which the manufacturer's original serial number or other distinguishing owner-applied number or mark has been destroyed, removed, covered, concealed, altered, or defaced; or

(3)

Buys, receives as security for a loan or in pawn, or in any manner receives or has in his possession any item on which the manufacturer's original serial number or other distinguishing owner-applied number or mark has been destroyed, removed, covered, concealed, altered, or defaced.

(b)

Alteration or removal of item numbers is a misdemeanor if the item or items which are the subject of the offense have a value in the aggregate of less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

(Ord. No. 17-20, § 1, 6-13-17)

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo 570.085