If enacted, this bill would introduce a new section to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing "gift card theft." The bill defines gift card theft as a class 3 felony, detailing specific actions that constitute this crime, such as acquiring a gift card or its information without consent, exploiting the card holder, or obtaining goods or services using a gift card obtained unlawfully. Additionally, the bill provides a definition for "gift card," encompassing both physical and digital forms.

The bill also amends existing statutes related to forgery, elevating the classification of forgery to a class 3 felony when the forged instrument is a gift card. Furthermore, it clarifies that the term "gift card" will have the same definition as provided in the new section on gift card theft. Other technical changes are included to ensure consistency across the statutes. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen legal protections against theft and fraud involving gift cards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1813, 13-2002, 13-2310, 13-2319