Identity Theft
13 V.S.A. § 2030 — using another's identifying information to commit a crime, up to three years
No one may obtain, possess, use, sell or transfer another person's identifying information intending to use it to commit a crime, or knowingly or recklessly pass it on without consent so a third person can. Identifying information includes a name, birth date, social security and account numbers, passwords, photos and health and financial records.
It carries up to three years and $5,000, and up to 10 years and $10,000 for a second violation in a separate scheme.
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- 13 V.S.A. § 2030 — Identity theft
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