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Can you summarize 53a CTGS 128f?
Penal Code: Offenses - Secs. 53a-24 to 53a-323 > Unlawful completion or reproduction of payment card.
Short Summary
This section of the General Statutes of Connecticut, specifically the Penal Code, addresses the unlawful completion or reproduction of payment cards. It prohibits any person, other than the cardholder, from possessing two or more incomplete payment cards or distinctive elements of a payment card with the intent to complete the cards or utilize the elements in the production or reproduction of payment cards without the issuer’s consent. It also prohibits the possession of distinctive elements, machinery, plates, or contrivances designed to produce or reproduce payment cards without consent. Violation of this section is subject to penalties outlined in subsection (b) of section 53a-128i. The section provides definitions for terms such as ‘incomplete’ and ‘distinctive element’ of a payment card. This section was amended in 2017 to replace references to ‘credit card’ with ‘payment card’ and make technical changes.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person, other than the cardholder, possessing incomplete payment cards or distinctive elements of a payment card, without the consent of the issuer
What does it govern?
Unlawful completion or reproduction of payment card
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Subject to the penalties set forth in subsection (b) of section 53a-128i
Jurisdiction
Connecticut