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NM HB29

NM HB29
Organized Retail Crime


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIME; CREATING THE CRIME OF ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME; IMPOSING PENALTIES.

AI Summary

This bill creates the crime of "organized retail crime" in New Mexico, which consists of various acts committed as part of a concerted effort to deprive a retailer of merchandise on multiple occasions or over the span of one year. The bill establishes penalties based on the aggregated value of the merchandise taken, concealed, altered, or transferred, ranging from a petty misdemeanor for amounts of $250 or less to a second-degree felony for amounts over $20,000. The bill defines "aggregated value" and "retailer" for the purposes of this new law.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Rules and Order of Business Committee (11:00 2/1/2022 Room) (on 02/01/2022)

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