1. (a) As used in this section, "card skimming device" means a device that is designed to read information encoded on a credit card. The term includes a device designed to read, record, or transmit information encoded on a credit card:

   1. (1) directly from a credit card; or
   2. (2) from another device that reads information directly from a credit card.

2. (b) A person who possesses a card skimming device with intent to commit:

   1. (1) identity deception ( IC 35-43-5-3.5 );
   2. (2) synthetic identity deception ( IC 35-43-5-3.8 );
   3. (3) fraud ( IC 35-43-5-4 ); or

   4. (4) terroristic deception ( IC 35-46.5-2-4 ) (or IC 35-43-5-3.6 before its repeal);

      commits unlawful possession of a card skimming device. Unlawful possession of a card skimming device under subdivision (1), (2), or (3) is a Level 6 felony. Unlawful possession of a card skimming device under subdivision (4) is a Level 5 felony.

As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.137-2009, SEC.16; P.L.158-2013, SEC.475; P.L.66-2019, SEC.14.