H.B. 123

1

RETAIL AND LIBRARY THEFT AMENDMENTS
2 2009 GENERAL SESSION
3 STATE OF UTAH
4 Chief Sponsor: Francis D. Gibson
5 Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins
6
7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies the Criminal Code regarding the use of photographs of property in
10 prosecutions for theft.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . deletes the provision of the Criminal Code that allows photographs of merchandise
14 and library materials to be used as evidence in theft prosecutions if the items
15 themselves had been introduced as evidence.
16 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
17 None
18 Other Special Clauses:
19 None
20 Utah Code Sections Affected:
21 REPEALS:
22 76-6-605, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1989, Chapter 22
23
24 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
25 Section 1. Repealer.
26 This bill repeals:
27 Section 76-6-605, Photographs of items allegedly taken or converted --

28 Admissibility -- Procedure.




Legislative Review Note
as of 12-23-08 7:00 AM

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel