This bill amends the existing burglary laws in New Mexico to establish specific penalties for unauthorized entry into retail establishments. It introduces a new provision that makes it a fourth degree felony for a person to enter a retail establishment with the intent to commit any felony or theft after having received notice that they are not authorized to enter. This addition aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding retail theft and unauthorized access.

The bill also revises the definitions and penalties associated with burglary. It clarifies that unauthorized entry into various types of structures, including vehicles and dwellings, with the intent to commit a felony or theft, constitutes either a third or fourth degree felony, depending on the type of structure entered. The new legal language specifies the conditions under which these offenses are categorized, thereby providing clearer guidelines for enforcement and prosecution.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-16-3