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years in prison. Sponsored by state Sen. Linda Gray, R-Glendale, the measure modifies existing lawsfor shoplifting. Arizona had no penalties for thosde stealing merchandise for the purpose of resellin g or tradingthe goods. Instead, penalties for shoplifting variede from misdemeanorsto felonies, typically dependenrt on the value of the merchandisse taken. This measure creates a separatwe category of organized retail thefrt that includes groups of people working together for the purpose of stealingv merchandise and then trading orresellingb it, regardless of how much the itemsz cost. “This was a deeply bipartisan consensus that was developexdby Sen.
Gray and the governor shared a deep concernm overthis issue,” said Paul spokesman for Gov. Brewer. Theft rings have become of increasing concerh to law enforcement and as criminals can steal thousands of dollars in merchandisreat once. Stolen goods oftenm are resold online or atflea markets, providing cash to pay for otherd types of criminal police say. Baby formul a is commonly stolen and is often used as an ingredientr tocut drugs.
The measure passed by a 55 to 0 vote in the Hous and a 27 to 0 vote in the Senatwe and will take effect in90
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