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     609.521 Possession of shoplifting gear. 

    (a) As used in this section, an "electronic article 
 surveillance system" means any electronic device or devices that 
 are designed to detect the unauthorized removal of marked 
 merchandise from a store. 

    (b) Whoever has in possession any device, gear, or 
 instrument designed to assist in shoplifting or defeating an 
 electronic article surveillance system with intent to use the 
 same to shoplift and thereby commit theft may be sentenced to 
 imprisonment for not more than three years or to payment of a 
 fine of not more than $5,000, or both. 

    HIST: 1975 c 314 s 1; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1986 c 444; 
 1Sp2001 c 8 art 8 s 26 

Copyright 2005 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.