(a) A person commits the crime of removal of identification marks if, with intent to cause interruption to the ownership of another, the person defaces, erases, or otherwise alters or attempts to deface, erase, or otherwise alter any serial number or identification mark placed or inscribed on a propelled vehicle, bicycle, firearm, movable or immovable construction tool or equipment, appliance, merchandise, or other article or its component parts.
(b) Removal of identification marks is
(1) a class C felony if the value of the property on which the serial number or identification mark appeared is $750 or more;
(2) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the property on which the serial number or identification mark appeared is $250 or more but less than $750;
(3) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the property on which the serial number or identification mark appeared is less than $250.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 46. Offenses Against Property
Article 1. Theft and Related Offenses.
Sec. 11.46.100. Theft defined.
Sec. 11.46.110. Consolidation of theft offenses: Pleading and proof.
Sec. 11.46.120. Theft in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.130. Theft in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.140. Theft in the third degree.
Sec. 11.46.150. Theft in the fourth degree.
Sec. 11.46.160. Theft of lost or mislaid property.
Sec. 11.46.180. Theft by deception.
Sec. 11.46.190. Theft by receiving.
Sec. 11.46.200. Theft of services.
Sec. 11.46.210. Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received or held.
Sec. 11.46.220. Concealment of merchandise.
Sec. 11.46.230. Reasonable detention as defense.
Sec. 11.46.260. Removal of identification marks.
Sec. 11.46.270. Unlawful possession.
Sec. 11.46.280. Issuing a bad check.
Sec. 11.46.285. Fraudulent use of an access device or identification document.
Sec. 11.46.290. Obtaining an access device or identification document by fraudulent means.