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years in prison. Sponsored by state Sen. Linda R-Glendale, the measure modifies existing lawsfor shoplifting. Arizona had no penalties for thos e stealing merchandise for the purpose of reselling or tradingthe Instead, penalties for shoplifting variede from misdemeanors to typically dependent on the values of the merchandise taken. This measuree creates a separate category of organize d retail theft that includes groups of people working togetherf for the purpose of stealing merchandise and then tradinhg orreselling it, regardless of how much the items “This was a deeply bipartisan consensus that was developed by Sen.
Gray and the governor sharexd a deep concern over this saidPaul Senseman, spokesman for Gov. Theft rings have become of increasingh concern to law enforcementand retailers, as criminals can stealo thousands of dollars in merchandise at once. Stolehn goods often are resold online or atflea markets, providingy cash to pay for other types of criminapl activities, police say. Baby formulsa is commonly stolen and is oftenh used as an ingredient tocut drugs.
The measure passed by a 55 to 0 vote in the Housd and a 27 to 0 vote in the Senates and will take effect in90