Arizona SB1540 classifies theft of motor fuel as a felony, with specific penalties for unauthorized access and tampering with fuel dispensers.

Arizona SB1540 amends the state's theft laws to specifically address motor fuel theft. It classifies unauthorized access or tampering with retail fuel dispensers as felonies. Unauthorized access or breaching a fuel dispenser is a class 6 felony, escalating to a class 5 felony if fuel is obtained. Tampering with mechanical or electronic components of a dispenser, or using electronic communication to disrupt its operation, is also a class 5 felony. The bill defines "motor fuel" according to existing state statutes.

Arizona SB1540 classifies theft of motor fuel as a felony, with specific penalties for unauthorized access and tampering with fuel dispensers.

Arizona SB1540 amends the state's theft laws to specifically address motor fuel theft. It classifies unauthorized access or tampering with retail fuel dispensers as felonies. Unauthorized access or breaching a fuel dispenser is a class 6 felony, escalating to a class 5 felony if fuel is obtained. Tampering with mechanical or electronic components of a dispenser, or using electronic communication to disrupt its operation, is also a class 5 felony. The bill defines "motor fuel" according to existing state statutes.