(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful removal of a theft detection device if the person knowingly removes a theft detection device from merchandise prior to purchase with the intent to commit theft or retail theft.
(b) (1) The unlawful removal of a theft detection device is a Class A misdemeanor.(2) A subsequent violation of this section is a Class D felony.
(1) The unlawful removal of a theft detection device is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) A subsequent violation of this section is a Class D felony.