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NY A06503
Bill
Status
Passed
6/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
- Establishes jurisdiction for prosecuting organized retail theft crimes in any county where the defendant committed at least one such crime, provided that county is contiguous to another county where related crimes occurred
- Defines "organized retail theft crime" as larceny of retail merchandise in quantities not normally purchased for personal use, intended for resale or reentry into commerce, committed as part of a coordinated plan involving two or more persons
- Permits multiple organized retail theft crimes by the same defendant to be joined in one indictment, but prohibits charging more than one defendant in the same indictment or trial under this provision
- Deems the five New York City counties as contiguous with each other for purposes of this jurisdiction rule
- Takes effect on November 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to jurisdiction for organized retail theft crimes.
Last Action
signed chap.63
6/8/2016
Committee Referrals
Codes3/17/2016
Rules6/17/2015
Rules6/15/2015
Codes3/25/2015
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