Chapter 164 — Offenses Against Property
ORS 164.098 Organized retail theft
A person commits the crime of organized retail theft if, acting in concert with another person:
The subject of the theft is merchandise and the merchandise is taken from a mercantile establishment; and
The aggregate value of the merchandise taken within any 180-day period exceeds $5,000.
As used in this section:
“Merchandise” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870.
“Mercantile establishment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870.
Organized retail theft is a Class B felony.
Note: 164.098 was added to and made a part of
ORS chapter 164 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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