This bill amends section 28-101 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to introduce new provisions aimed at prohibiting organized retail crimes in Nebraska. It defines key terms such as "aggregated retail market value," "organized retail crime," "retail commerce," "retail merchandise," and "retailer." The bill outlines specific actions that constitute organized retail crime, including knowingly committing such crimes, assisting others in committing them, and manipulating anti-shoplifting devices.

The legislation establishes penalties for organized retail crimes based on the aggregated retail market value of the merchandise involved, categorizing offenses as Class IIA felonies, Class IV felonies, or Class I misdemeanors, depending on the value. It also includes provisions for enhancing penalties for repeat offenders and clarifies that the aggregate retail market value must be proven in court. Additionally, it states that it is not a defense if the merchandise was not actually stolen, as long as it was represented as such. The original section 28-101 is repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-101