To outline retail organized theft. ‘Retail organized theft’ in the first degree is a class B felony and ‘retail organized theft’ in the second degree is a class C felony. The bill also defines ‘theft with the intent to resell’ in the first degree as a class B felony, and ‘theft with the intent to resell’ in the second degree as a class C felony. Thefts committed in numerous counties may be prosecuted in any county in which a theft was committed. See companion bill, SB 6554.   Official Text and Analysis.

To outline retail organized theft.

By the Senate Judiciary Committee, to modify the bill. Instead of creating three new crimes, the amendment retains the aggregation of values for a series of thefts using the current theft and trafficking in stolen property crimes offenses. A series of offenses can be prosecuted in any county in which any of the thefts occurred. The definition of trafficking in stolen property is expanded to include thefts from one or more mercantile establishments over a 180 day period that are aggregated into one count. Theft, possession of stolen property, malicious mischief, and theft of leased or rental property in the first degree occur if the crimes involve property valued at over $2,500. Theft, possession of stolen property, malicious mischief, and theft of leased or rental property in the second degree occur if the crimes involve property valued at $750 to $2,500. Theft, possession of stolen property, malicious mischief, and theft of leased or rental property in the third degree occur if the crimes involve property valued at up to $750.

To establish 3 new theft-related crimes: Theft with the Intent to Resell, Organized Retail Theft, and Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances.

To establish 3 new theft-related crimes: Theft with the Intent to Resell, Organized Retail Theft, and Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances.