Cargo Theft

Summary

The bill adds Section 16‑13‑136 to define "cargo" and make it illegal to steal, possess, or sell cargo, as well as to break into cargo containers. Penalties range from misdemeanors to up to 20‑year felonies depending on the cargo’s value and prior convictions. It aims to deter cargo theft and give prosecutors clearer tools while keeping costs within existing budgets.

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