# A.R.S. § 13-3008: 13-3008 Possession of interception devices; classification

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3008

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 13-3008
- **Heading:** 13-3008 Possession of interception devices; classification
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 3008

## Text

13-3008. Possession of interception devices; classification

A. It is unlawful for a person to have in his possession or control any device, contrivance, machine or apparatus designed or primarily useful for the interception of wire, electronic or oral communications as defined in section 13-3001 with the intent to unlawfully use or employ or allow the device, contrivance, machine or apparatus to be used or employed for the interception, or having reason to know the device, contrivance, machine or apparatus is intended to be so used.

B. All property possessed or controlled by any person in violation of this section is subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to chapter 39 of this title.

C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 13-3001 13-3001 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3001.md)
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- [A.R.S. § 13-3003 13-3003 Opening, reading or publishing sealed letter of another without authority; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3003.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3004 13-3004 Sending threatening or anonymous letter; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3004.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3005 13-3005 Interception of wire, electronic and oral communications; installation of pen register or trap and trace device; classification; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3005.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3006 13-3006 Divulging communication service information; classification; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3006.md)
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- [A.R.S. § 13-3009 13-3009 Duty to report to law enforcement officers; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3009.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3010 13-3010 Ex parte order for interception; definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3010.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3011 13-3011 Disclosing confidential information relating to ex parte order; exceptions; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3011.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3012 13-3012 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3012.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3013 13-3013 Defenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3013.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3014 13-3014 Communication service provider; right to compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3014.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3015 13-3015 Emergency interception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3015.md)

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