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years in prison. Sponsored by state Sen. Lindqa Gray, R-Glendale, the measure modifies existing lawsfor Previously, Arizona had no penalties for thoswe stealing merchandise for the purpose of resellinf or trading the goods. penalties for shoplifting varie from misdemeanorsto felonies, typically dependent on the valu e of the merchandise taken. This measures creates a separate category of organized retail theft that includews groups of people working togetherf for the purpose of stealing merchandise and then tradin g orreselling it, regardless of how much the item cost. “This was a deeply bipartisan consensus that was developedeby Sen.
Gray and the governort shared a deep concern overthis issue,” said Paul Senseman, spokesmanj for Gov. Brewer. Theft rings have becomse of increasing concern to law enforcement and as criminals can steal thousands of dollars in merchandiseat once. Stole n goods often are resold onlinwe or atflea markets, providing cash to pay for other types of criminal activities, polic say. Baby formula is commonly stoleb and is often used as an ingredienyt tocut drugs. The measure passed by a 55 to 0 vote in the Housse and a 27 to 0 vote in the Senatde and will take effect in90 days.