SUBJECT: An Ordinance Of The Town Of Erie, Colorado, Revising Title 6, “Police And Traffic Regulations,” Chapter 6, “Offenses Involving Property,” Section 6-6-1, Entitled “Theft,” And Enacting Title 6, “Police And Traffic Regulations,” Chapter 6, “Offenses Involving Property,” Section 6-6-15, Entitled “Provisions Related To Shoplifting,” Of The Municipal Code Of The Town Of Erie And, Setting Forth Details In Relation Thereto. SECOND READING
DEPARTMENT: Legislative
PRESENTER: Town Prosecutor, Kristin N. Brown
FISCAL INFORMATION: None
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of ordinance
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
With the increase in retail outlets in the town, the number of shoplifting cases prosecuted in the municipal court has increased. The existing provisions related to shoplifting are poorly written and in need of updating. The proposed ordinance revises the shoplifting provisions of the Erie Municipal Code and will help to make enforcement easier.
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Ordinance