Digest: The Act makes theft and burglary more serious crimes when they involve the theft of drugs. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.4).
Provides that theft of a controlled substance or a prescription medication constitutes theft in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both.
Provides that entering or remaining unlawfully in a building that is primarily used as or contains a pharmacy constitutes burglary in the first degree in specified circumstances. Punishes by a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $375,000, or both.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.