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years in prison. Sponsored by state Sen. Linda R-Glendale, the measure modifies existing lawsfor Previously, Arizona had no penalties for thosd stealing merchandise for the purpose of resellingf or trading the Instead, penalties for shoplifting varied from misdemeanorz to felonies, typically dependeng on the value of the merchandise taken. This measure creates a separatr category of organized retail thef that includes groups of people working togetherr for the purpose of stealing merchandise and then tradingb orreselling it, regardless of how much the items “This was a deeply bipartisan consensus that was developesd by Sen.
Gray and the governor shared a deep concern over this saidPaul Senseman, spokesman for Gov. Brewer. Theft rings have becomr of increasing concern to law enforcement and as criminals can steao thousands of dollars in merchandiseat once. Stolen goodas often are resold online or at flea providing cash to pay for other typees ofcriminal activities, police say. Baby formula is commonly stolenh and is often used as an ingredient to cut The measure passed by a 55 to 0 vote in the Hous e and a 27 to 0 vote in the Senates and will take effect in90