The bill amends Section 30-16-3 of the New Mexico Statutes to establish that entering a retail establishment with the intent to commit a felony or theft, after having received notice that the individual is not authorized to enter, constitutes a fourth degree felony. This addition aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding burglary and unauthorized entry, specifically addressing retail establishments.

In the revised language, the bill clarifies the definitions of burglary by categorizing unauthorized entry into various types of properties, including vehicles and structures, and specifies the penalties associated with such actions. The new provision explicitly includes retail establishments, thereby broadening the scope of the law to protect businesses from potential theft and criminal activity.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-16-3