SC H3523

Expands the definition of "retail property" to include money, negotiable documents, gift cards, and other forms of credit, not just new merchandise

Creates the new offense of "organized retail crime" defined as two or more people conspiring to commit retail theft with intent to sell or reenter stolen property into commerce

Establishes a graduated penalty structure for organized retail crime based on property value: misdemeanor (up to 3 years) for $2,000-$10,000; felony (up to 5 years) for $10,000-$20,000; felony (up to 10 years) for $20,000-$50,000; felony (up to 20 years) for over $50,000

Creates "organized retail crime of an aggravated nature" as a separate felony (up to 15 years, $50,000 fine) when the crime involves property damage exceeding $2,000 or causes moderate or great bodily injury

Allows aggregation of multiple offenses within a 90-day period into a single count and permits prosecution in any county where acts occurred, subject to Attorney General consent for cross-circuit prosecution