Northern Mariana Islands · Commonwealth Code Title 6 — Crimes & Criminal Procedure
6 CMC § 1601: Theft
What this law says, in plain English
Theft is unlawfully taking, using, or consuming another's property or services with intent to permanently deprive the owner. Penalties range from up to one year imprisonment for items under $250 to up to fifteen years for high-value theft targeting elderly or disabled persons.
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