Relating to crime; prescribing an effective date.

The Act makes theft and burglary more serious crimes when they involve the theft of drugs. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.4). Provides that theft of a controlled substance or a prescription medication constitutes theft in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both. Provides that entering or remaining unlawfully in a building that is primarily used as or contains a pharmacy constitutes burglary in the first degree in specified circumstances. Punishes by a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $375,000, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.