An Act To Criminalize Certain Offenses Related To Gift Card Thefts

Summary

The bill amends Maine’s criminal code to define “retail merchandise” to include gift cards, allowing theft or trafficking of gift cards to be charged as organized retail theft. It targets anyone who steals, sells, or otherwise misuses gift cards and gives prosecutors a clearer tool to pursue those crimes. The change is intended to curb the growing problem of gift‑card fraud.

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