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Connecticut General Statutes Title 53A. Penal Code § 53a-127f. Possession of a shoplifting device: Class A misdemeanor

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person is guilty of possession of a shoplifting device when such person has in such person's possession any device, instrument or other thing specifically designed or adapted to advance or facilitate the offense of larceny by shoplifting, as defined in subdivision (9) of section 53a-119, by defeating any antitheft or inventory control device, under circumstances manifesting an intent to use the same in the commission of larceny by shoplifting.

(b) Possession of a shoplifting device is a class A misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 53A. Penal Code § 53a-127f. Possession of a shoplifting device: Class A misdemeanor - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-53a-penal-code/ct-gen-st-sect-53a-127f/

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