1. (a) As used in this chapter, "unlawful telecommunications device" means a telecommunications device that:

   1. (1) is capable of; or

   2. (2) has been altered, modified, programmed, or reprogrammed, alone or in conjunction with another access device or other equipment, to render the telecommunications device capable of;

      acquiring or facilitating the acquisition of an electronic serial number, a mobile identification number, or a personal identification number of any telecommunications service without the consent of a telecommunications service provider.

2. (b) The term does not include a device operated by a law enforcement agency in the course of its activities.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.23.