A person who mingles with a sample of gold or silver bearing ore, any metal or substance whatever which will in any manner change the value of the ore, with intent to deceive, cheat or defraud any person, is guilty of a class 6 felony.
A.R.S. § 44-1215
Salting gold or silver ore to defraud; classification
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