Unlawful traffic in military property

Any person who shall purchase, receive in pledge, retain, or possess any article of arms, clothing, equipment, supply or other thing furnished and intended for the military service, unless lawfully issued to such person, is guilty of theft and punishable accordingly. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 25; T.C.A., § 7-303; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 66. Any person who shall purchase, receive in pledge, retain, or possess any article of arms, clothing, equipment, supply or other thing furnished and intended for the military service, unless lawfully issued to such person, is guilty of theft and punishable accordingly. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 25; T.C.A., § 7-303; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 66.