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Introduced
02/13/2017
02/13/2017
In Committee
04/01/2017
04/01/2017
Crossed Over
03/07/2017
03/07/2017
Passed
04/08/2017
04/08/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish a new crime of organized retail crime, establishing penalties; and providing for forfeiture of property or other asset derived from organized retail crime.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new criminal offense of "organized retail crime", which involves a common scheme or plan between two or more people to shoplift merchandise valued at $2,000 or more with the intent to sell, trade, or distribute it. Penalties range from 1-10 years in prison and a $1,000-$10,000 fine for thefts of $2,000 or more, up to 2-20 years in prison and a $2,000-$25,000 fine for thefts of $10,000 or more. The bill also criminalizes knowingly purchasing or obtaining merchandise from such organized retail theft rings. Seized assets and proceeds derived from these crimes may be subject to forfeiture, and courts can order disgorgement of such ill-gotten gains to the victims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Rodney Miller (D)*,
Jeff Eldridge (R),
Kenneth Hicks (D),
Chad Lovejoy (D),
Justin Marcum (D),
Rupie Phillips (R),
Ralph Rodighiero (D),
Kelli Sobonya (R),
Last Action
Chapter 53, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 (on 05/23/2017)
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