Alteration of item's permanent distinguishing numbers - Sale or possession of such item

(a) A person commits a Class A misdemeanor who knowingly and with the intent to conceal or misrepresent the identity of an item: (1) Alters, covers, defaces, destroys or removes the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate or other permanent distinguishing number from such item; or (2) Sells, buys or has possession of such item. (b) This section does not in any way affect §§ 55-5-111 and 55-5-112 , relative to motor vehicles. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. (a) A person commits a Class A misdemeanor who knowingly and with the intent to conceal or misrepresent the identity of an item: (1) Alters, covers, defaces, destroys or removes the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate or other permanent distinguishing number from such item; or (2) Sells, buys or has possession of such item. (1) Alters, covers, defaces, destroys or removes the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate or other permanent distinguishing number from such item; or (2) Sells, buys or has possession of such item. (b) This section does not in any way affect §§ 55-5-111 and 55-5-112 , relative to motor vehicles. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.