A. Theft:
1. Acts: A person commits theft when he knowingly:
a. Obtains or exerts unauthorized control over property of the owner; or
b. Obtains by deception control over property of the owner; or
c. Obtains control over stolen property knowing the property to have been stolen by another or under such circumstances as would reasonably induce him to believe that the property was stolen, and
(1) Intends to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property; and
(2) Knowingly uses, conceals or abandons the property in such manner as to deprive the owner permanently of such use or benefit; or
(3) Uses, conceals, or abandons the property knowing such use, concealment or abandonment probably will deprive the owner permanently of such use or benefit.
2. Penalty: The theft of property, other than a firearm, not from the person and not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) in value is punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or public or community service, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) hours and/or restitution to the victim for the cost of replacement of the property stolen.
B. Lost Or Mislaid Property:
1. Acts: A person who obtains control over lost or mislaid property commits theft when he:
a. Knows or learns the identity of the owner or knows or is aware of, or learns of a reasonable method of identifying the owner, and
b. Fails to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the owner, and
c. Intends to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property.
2. Penalty: A person convicted of theft under this section is subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or public or community service, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) hours and restitution to the victim for the cost of replacement of the property.
C. Labor Or Services Or Use Of Property:
1. Acts: A person commits theft when he obtains the temporary use of property, labor or services of another, which are available only for hire, by means of threat or deception or knowing that such use is without the consent of the person providing the property, labor or services.
2. Penalty: A person convicted of theft under this section is subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or public or community service, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) hours and restitution to the victim for the cost of the labor, service or use of the property rendered. (2004 Code)