Minnesota SF3338 includes gift card fraud in the definition of organized retail theft.

Minnesota SF3338 amends the state's statutes to include gift card fraud within the definition of organized retail theft. The bill specifies that a person is guilty of organized retail theft if they are associated with a retail theft enterprise, have a pattern of retail theft, and commit acts involving retail merchandise. The definition of retail merchandise now includes gift cards, and the bill outlines the penalties for such offenses. This change is effective August 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF3338 includes gift card fraud in the definition of organized retail theft.

Minnesota SF3338 amends the state's statutes to include gift card fraud within the definition of organized retail theft. The bill specifies that a person is guilty of organized retail theft if they are associated with a retail theft enterprise, have a pattern of retail theft, and commit acts involving retail merchandise. The definition of retail merchandise now includes gift cards, and the bill outlines the penalties for such offenses. This change is effective August 1, 2025.