Delaware General Assembly


CHAPTER 364

FORMERLY

HOUSE BILL NO. 478

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE I I OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE CRIME OF THEFT.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE S1 ATE OF DELAWARE:

Section 1. Amend paragraphs (1) and (2) of § 841(c) of Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the text "$500" each time it appears in said paragraphs, and by replacing it with the text "$1,000".

Section 2. Amend § 841(c) of Title I I of the Delaware Code by adding a new paragraph to read:

"(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1 ) and (2) of this subsection:

(A) Where the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is more than $50,000 but less than $ I 00,000, theft is a class E felony;

(13) Where the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is $100,000 or more, theft is a class C felony."

Approved June 10, 1996