Maine LD1773 criminalizes theft of gift cards as part of organized retail theft.

Maine LD1773 amends the definition of "retail merchandise" to include gift cards, thereby criminalizing their theft as part of organized retail theft. This change ensures that the theft of gift cards is treated similarly to the theft of other retail merchandise, such as electronics and commodities. The bill aims to protect consumers and retailers from the financial losses associated with gift card theft.

Maine LD1773 criminalizes theft of gift cards as part of organized retail theft.

Maine LD1773 amends the definition of "retail merchandise" to include gift cards, thereby criminalizing their theft as part of organized retail theft. This change ensures that the theft of gift cards is treated similarly to the theft of other retail merchandise, such as electronics and commodities. The bill aims to protect consumers and retailers from the financial losses associated with gift card theft.