Crimes: looting.
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No
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No
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Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to treat looting as a felony, rather than a misdemeanor, when it occurs during a state or local emergency, such as due to a natural disaster. It expands the definition of looting to include grand theft and petty theft committed during these emergencies. The bill also includes provisions regarding sentencing and community service for convicted offenders.
Key provisions
- Increases the penalty for looting to a felony when committed during a state or local emergency.
- Expands the definition of looting to include grand theft and petty theft during emergencies.
- Specifies conditions of probation for convicted looters, including mandatory jail time and community service.
- Defines ‘state of emergency’ and ‘local emergency’ for the purposes of the law.
- Clarifies the meaning of ‘evacuation order’.
- Excludes consensual entry into commercial structures with the intent to commit theft from the definition of looting.
- States that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the changes made.
- Addresses the impact on sentencing for firearm grand theft.
Who is affected
- Individuals accused of looting
- County and city law enforcement agencies
- Individuals experiencing natural disasters
- California residents during emergencies
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