The Retail Theft Crime Prevention Act introduces new legal definitions and penalties for retail theft in Alabama, categorizing offenses based on the value of stolen merchandise. Retail theft exceeding $2,500 is classified as a Class B felony, theft between $500 and $2,500 as a Class C felony, and theft under $500 as a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also defines "organized retail theft," which includes actions such as collaborating with others to commit theft or using devices to evade security measures, and classifies it as a Class B felony. New legal language is inserted to define terms like "conceal," "organized retail theft," and "retail merchandise," while no deletions from current law are specified.

Additionally, the bill establishes prima facie evidence for retail theft, allowing for remote issuance of warrants and mandating collaboration among state agencies to develop training for law enforcement and prosecutors. It clarifies that violations can be prosecuted in circuit or district courts and specifies that the crime is considered committed in any county where any part of the crime occurred. The bill aims to enhance the enforcement and prosecution of retail theft laws while providing protections for retail merchants, taking effect three months after approval by the Governor.