8.92 Use or Control of Scanning Receiver (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1029(a)(8)) is a federal law that prohibits the use, possession, or control of any device that is capable of scanning or intercepting any form of wire or electronic communication. This includes scanners, listening devices, radio frequency scanners, and other similar devices that can be used to intercept electronic communications. The law applies to anyone who uses or controls such devices, regardless of their purpose or intent. Penalties for violating this law can include fines and imprisonment. There are two types of 8.92 Use or Control of Scanning Receiver violations: criminal and civil. Criminal violations can result in fines and imprisonment, while civil violations can result in monetary damages.