(1) A person commits the crime of organized retail theft if, acting in concert with another person:\n(a) The person violates ORS 164.015 or aids or abets the other person to violate ORS 164.015;\n(b) The subject of the theft is merchandise and the merchandise is taken from a mercantile establishment; and\n(c) The aggregate value of the merchandise taken within any 180-day period exceeds $5,000.\n(2) As used in this section:\n(a) 'Merchandise' has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870.\n(b) 'Mercantile establishment' has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870.\n(3) Organized retail theft is a Class B felony. [2007 c.498 §2; 2023 c.151 §5]\nNote:\n164.098 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 164 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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