When used in Sections 16-13-110, 16-13-120 and 16-13-140 the terms listed below shall have the following meanings:
- (1) "Conceal" means to hide merchandise on the person or among the belongings of a person so that, although there may be some notice of its presence, it is not visible through ordinary observation.
- (2) "Full retail value" means the merchant's stated or advertised price of merchandise.
- (3) "Merchandise" means any goods, chattels, foodstuffs or wares of any type and description, regardless of value.
- (4) "Merchant" means an owner or operator of any retail mercantile establishment or any agent, employee, lessee, consignee, officer, director, franchisee or independent contractor of the owner or operator.
- (5) "Store or other retail mercantile establishment" means a place where merchandise is displayed, held, stored or sold or offered to the public for sale.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 507 Section 1.