§ 76-6-1003. Mail theft -- Penalties.

(1) A person commits the crime of mail theft if the person:

(a) knowingly, and with the intent to deprive another:

(i) takes, destroys, hides, or embezzles mail; or

(ii) obtains any mail by fraud or deception; or

(b) buys, receives, conceals, or possesses mail and knows or reasonably should have known that the mail was unlawfully taken or obtained.

(2) Mail theft is a:

(a) felony of the second degree if the value of the mail is or exceeds $5,000;

(b) felony of the third degree if the value of the mail is or exceeds $1,000, but is less than $5,000 in value; and

(c) class A misdemeanor if the value of the mail is less than $1,000 in value or the value cannot be ascertained.

Amended by Chapter 340, 2004 General Session