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(1) It is unlawful for a consignee willfully and knowingly to secrete, withhold or appropriate a work of fine art or the proceeds from the sale of a work of fine art for the consignee’s own use or the use of any person other than the consignor, except pursuant to a bona fide sale or as otherwise consistent with the terms of consignment.

(2) Violation of this section is a Class C felony. [1981 c.410 §9; 2011 c.230 §7]