MA H798

Bill

Relative to the theft of bulk merchandise containers

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish penalties for the theft of bulk merchandise containers. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes penalties for the theft of bulk merchandise containers, such as those used for transporting milk, eggs, bottled beverages, and bakery products, from retail establishments without the merchant's consent. For a first offense, the penalty is a fine of up to $100; for a second offense, a fine of $100 to $250; and for a third or subsequent offense, a fine of up to $500 or up to 6 months in jail, or both. If the retail value of the stolen containers is $100 or more, the penalty is a fine of up to $1,000 or up to 1 year in the house of correction, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Colleen Garry (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H798

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H798
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H798.pdf

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H1052	Increasing certain civil penalties for unlawful possession of marijuana	Accompanied a new draft, see H3768	Similar To
H1249	Permitting the sale and possession of nonlethal electronic control weapons for defensive purposes	Accompanied a study order, see H4691	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
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S962	Relative to safe driving and open containers	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To

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