California cracks down on organized retail crime with new package of laws
Publishing timestamp: 2024-08-19 13:37:29
Summary
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 10 new bills into law to combat retail crime in the state, including tougher penalties for middlemen in organized retail crime rings. Retailers have been calling for more action to combat theft, which they say is impacting profits, customers, and staff. Critics fear the measures may disproportionately harm marginalized groups.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/california-retail-crime-laws-crack-down-on-organized-rings.html