MN SF2493

Creates criminal offense for using a scanning device or reencoder without cardholder permission with intent to commit, aid, or abet unlawful activity, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine or both, effective August 1, 2010

Defines scanning device as any electronic device that accesses, reads, scans, obtains, memorizes, or stores information encoded on payment cards, driver's licenses, or state-issued identification cards

Defines reencoder as electronic device that transfers encoded information from one card's computer chip or magnetic strip onto a different card or electronic medium to allow unauthorized transactions

Criminalizes possession of devices, apparatus, equipment, software, or materials designed or adapted for use as scanning devices or reencoders with intent to commit unlawful activity

Expands county attorney authority to subpoena records in identity theft investigations to include banking, credit card, financial records, safe deposit information, and account details of identity theft subjects or vulnerable adults

Allows prosecution of scanning device and reencoder offenses in the county where offense occurred, county of victim residence or business, or county of residence of person whose identity was obtained or sought