- Introduced -

SB 1043 - This act creates the crime of theft of service, for knowingly securing the performance of a service by deception or threat, diverting another's services to the actor's own benefit, or holding personal property beyond the expiration of rental period without consent of the owner. Intent to avoid payment may be presumed under certain circumstances, such as failure to pay for an applicable rental charge within 10 days after receiving written notice demanding payment. Theft of service is a Class C felony if the value of the service is $750 or more; otherwise, it is a Class A misdemeanor.

JOAN GUMMELS