Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances
Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.521: POSSESSION OF SHOPLIFTING GEAR
What this law says, in plain English
It is a criminal offense to possess devices or tools designed to assist in shoplifting or defeat security systems with intent to use them to steal. The offense carries potential imprisonment up to three years and/or fines up to $5,000.
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