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STATE ECONOMIC LOSS TASK FORCE

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2019 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Eric K. Hutchings

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Senate Sponsor: ____________

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill authorizes the Office of the Attorney General to create a multi-agency strike
10     force and the Organized Retail Crime Unit to combat certain crimes.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This bill:
13          ▸     authorizes the Office of the Attorney General to create and coordinate a multi-
14     agency strike force to combat crimes that may have a negative impact on the state's economy;
15          ▸     authorizes the Office of the Attorney General to establish the Organized Retail
16     Crime Unit; and
17          ▸      establishes reporting requirements.
18     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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20     Other Special Clauses:
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22     Utah Code Sections Affected:
23     ENACTS:
24          67-5-36, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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26     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

27          Section 1. Section 67-5-36 is enacted to read:
28          67-5-36. Multi-agency strike force -- Organized Retail Crime Unit.
29          (1) The Office of the Attorney General shall create and coordinate the operation of a
30     multi-agency strike force to combat crimes that may have a negative impact on the state's
31     economy.
32          (2) The attorney general shall invite federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel
33     to participate in the strike force to more effectively utilize their combined skills, expertise, and
34     resources.
35          (3) The strike force shall focus the strike force's efforts on detecting, investigating,
36     deterring, and eradicating certain criminal activity within the state, including criminal activity
37     related to organized retail crime, antitrust violations, intellectual property rights violations,
38     gambling, and the purchase of stolen goods for the purpose of reselling the stolen goods for
39     profit.
40          (4) In conjunction with the strike force, the Office of the Attorney General shall
41     establish the Organized Retail Crime Unit for the purpose of:
42          (a) investigating, apprehending, and prosecuting individuals or entities that participate
43     in the purchase, sale, or distribution of stolen property; and
44          (b) targeting individuals or entities that commit theft and other property crimes for
45     financial gain.
46          (5) The strike force shall provide an annual report to the Law Enforcement and
47     Criminal Justice Interim Committee by December 1 describing the strike force's activities and
48     any recommendations for modifications to this section.