Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012

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Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly: (1) removing, obliterating, tampering with, or altering a mobile device identification number; or (2) using, producing, trafficking in, having control or custody of, or possessing hardware or software, knowing it has been configured to engage in such conduct. Subjects any person who violates such prohibition to a fine, not more than five years' imprisonment, or both. Exempts the manufacturer of a mobile device or a person who repairs or refurbishes a mobile device unless the manufacturer or person knows that the device or part involved is stolen.

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 May 2012

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• Introduced in Senate

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