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HI SB3033

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "agricultural equipment, supplies, or products" in Section 708-800 to include fruits, nuts, vegetables, and horticultural products regardless of whether they are raised by commercial enterprises, removing the restriction limiting protection to only commercial agricultural operations.

  • Modifies Section 708-831 to establish theft in the second degree for agricultural equipment, supplies, or products valued between $100 and $20,000, or exceeding 25 pounds, stolen from premises that are fenced, enclosed, secured, or display "Private Property" or "No Trespassing" signs, or where a crop is visible at the point of entry.

  • Removes prior language requiring agricultural products to be "maintained by a commercial agricultural enterprise or research agency" in order to qualify for theft protections, allowing residents growing agricultural products on residential properties to receive legal protection.

  • Clarifies that agricultural products produced on residential properties, including those sold at farmer's markets, roadside stands, or given as gifts, are protected under agricultural theft statutes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2035.

Legislative Description

Relating To Agricultural Theft.

Definition

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, Lowen, McDermott, Souki, Tokioka excused (5).

3/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/23/2018
Agriculture3/8/2018
Judiciary2/6/2018
Agriculture and Environment1/26/2018

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