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In 2010, the California Legislature adopted AB 2372, which made most thefts of a value under $950 misdemeanors, increasing the threshold from $400, which had been in effect since 1982. This was done to keep the definition of felony theft consistent, while adjusting for the effects of inflation.
Statewide, reported shoplifting of merchandise worth up to $950 soared 28% over the past five years, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. That’s the highest observed level ...
California lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to a package of 10 bills meant to combat retail theft, an effort that divided Democrats as they confronted key issues in the upcoming November ...
According to a Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) study of data from the DOJ, a statewide increase in overall retail theft between 2019-2023 was mostly driven by "11 of the state's 15 ...
Theft of food by organized criminal organizations has targeted a variety of food items in the past including oysters, bourbon, honey and Parmesan cheese. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Theft of nuts is appealing to criminals because nuts have high market value all over the world, have a good shelf life and can't be traced using serial numbers or electronic means.
The Fast Food Accountability and Standards (FAST) Recovery Act (AB 257) is a Californian law which brings multiple reforms to the state's fast food industry. The bill's provisions aim to allow workers and California state to hold fast-food chains responsible for issues like wage theft and overtime pay, and establish a council which itself shall be responsible for establishing minimum standards ...
A new law taking effect in 2025, as part of the state’s efforts to crack down on property and retail crimes, makes a crime punishable by up to three years in jail for possessing more than $950 ...
SB 946 does not limit or affect any state food safety laws, including the California retail food code. SB 946 does not allow any criminal charges, but may allow administrative fines. A violation of the local authority's vending programs is only punishable by the following fines: $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation, and ...