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Bill to crack down on retail theft is heard in legislative committee
February 17, 2024
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news:

The Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee recently heard legislation to increase the penalties for those who commit organized retail theft from businesses.

Committee chair Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) sponsored HB 1652, which establishes the offense of organized retail theft. Organized retail theft occurs when an individual or group c . . .

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