HB523

Hawaii HB523 amends theft laws to include aquacultural products and agricultural commodities among stolen property.

Hawaii HB523 modifies the state's theft statutes to include aquacultural products and agricultural commodities as items that can be stolen. It specifies that possession of these items without proper certificates is considered prima facie evidence of theft. The bill also raises the value threshold for theft of property or services to $750 and increases penalties for repeat offenders. Additionally, it introduces theft in the second degree for specific types of property, including aquacultural products and agricultural commodities, from secured premises.