Theft Amendments

Summary

The bill amends Utah statutes on theft of service and retail theft, creating new penalty tiers that consider the value of the stolen service or merchandise and the offender’s prior convictions. It also clarifies when the retail theft statute applies, especially for items like shopping carts and altered price tags. The changes aim to increase penalties for repeat offenders and provide clearer guidance for prosecutors and courts.

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