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AZ HB2378

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Farnsworth

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-814 to clarify restitution requirements when stolen property is recovered from pawnbrokers or dealers.

  • Changes language from "a violation of law" to "an offense" to describe the crime that must be convicted of for restitution to apply.

  • Explicitly adds "or dealer" to restitution requirements so courts must order defendants to make restitution to both pawnbrokers and dealers when applicable.

  • Expands definition of "property" subject to restitution to include numismatic or bullion gold coins and precious items as defined in section 44-1601.

  • Adds definitions for "dealer" and "precious item" by reference to section 44-1601 for clarity and consistency with existing Arizona law.

Legislative Description

Restitution; pawnbrokers; dealers; technical correction

Last Action

Introduced in House and read first time

5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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