§ 21-1442. Possession of certain tools by persons previously convicted of burglary.  


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  • Any person who has been previously convicted of the crime of burglary who has in his possession, custody or concealed about his person, or transports or causes to be transported, any combination of three (3) or more of the following tools:  Sledge hammer, pry bar, punches, chisel, bolt cutters, with the intent to use or employ, or allow the same to be used or employed, in the commission of a crime, or knowing that the tools are to be used in the commission of a crime, shall be guilty of a felony.

Added by Laws 1959, p. 113, § 1.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 359, eff. July 1, 1999.

Note

NOTE:  Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 359 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.