1. (a) Automobile master key violation is:

   1. (1) Selling or offering to sell a motor vehicle master key knowing it to be designed to fit the ignition switch of more than one motor vehicle; or
   2. (2) possession of a motor vehicle master key designed to fit the ignition switch of more than one motor vehicle by a person knowing it to be such a key.
2. (b) Automobile master key violation is a class C misdemeanor.

3. (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a:

   1. (1) Law enforcement officer;
   2. (2) person who is regularly carrying on the business of garage proprietor or locksmith;
   3. (3) owner of two or more vehicles who possess such motor vehicle master key for any or all of the motor vehicles so owned; or
   4. (4) person who sells a motor vehicle master key to a person described in subsection (c)(3).

L. 2010, ch. 136, § 119; July 1, 2011.