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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 97-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Organized Retail Theft And Organized Retail Theft Enterprise; To Amend Section 97-43-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "organized retail theft" and "organized retail theft enterprise" in Mississippi's laws. It expands the types of criminal conduct that can constitute an organized retail theft or fraud enterprise, including shoplifting, computer fraud, identity fraud, and other related crimes. The bill also allows the value of stolen merchandise or losses to be aggregated when determining the severity of the offense, and increases the potential punishment to up to 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine for those convicted under this law. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/history/SB/SB2189.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2019/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2189IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2189IN.pdf |
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