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F. "Obtain control over" in addition to its common meaning, means:
<br /> 1. In relation to property, to bring about a transfer or purported transfer to the obtainer
<br /> or another of a legally recognized interest in the property; or
<br /> 2. In relation to labor or service, to secure performance thereof for the benefit of the
<br /> obtainer or another.
<br /> G. "Wrongfully obtains" or"exerts unauthorized control"means:
<br /> 1. To take the property or services of another; or
<br /> 2. Having any property or services in one's possession, custody or control as bailee,
<br /> factor, lessee, pledgee, renter, servant, attorney, agent, employee, trustee, executor,
<br /> administrator, guardian, or officer of any person, estate, association, or corporation, or as
<br /> a public officer, or person authorized by agreement or competent authority to take or hold
<br /> such possession, custody, or control, to secrete,withhold, or appropriate the same to his
<br /> own use or to the use of any person other than the true owner or person entitled thereto.
<br /> H. "Owner"means a person, other than the actor, who has possession of or any other interest in
<br /> the property or services involved, and without whose consent the actor has no authority to exert
<br /> control over the property or services.
<br /> I. "Receive"includes, but is not limited to, acquiring title, possession, control, or a security
<br /> interest, or any other interest in the property.
<br /> J. "Services" includes, but is not limited to, labor, professional services, transportation
<br /> services, electronic computer services, the supplying of hotel accommodations, restaurant
<br /> services, entertainment, the supplying of equipment for use, and the supplying of commodities of
<br /> a public utility nature such as gas, electricity, steam, and water.
<br /> K. "Shoplift"means willfully taking possession of any goods, wares or merchandise offered
<br /> for sale by any wholesale or retail store, or other mercantile establishment, without the consent
<br /> of the seller, with the intention of converting such goods, wares or merchandise to his or her own
<br /> use without having paid the purchase price thereof.
<br /> L. "Stolen"means obtained by theft, robbery, or extortion.
<br /> M. Value.
<br /> 1. "Value"means the market value of the property or services at the time and in the
<br /> approximate area of the criminal act.
<br /> 2. Whether or not they have been issued or delivered,written instruments, except those
<br /> having a readily ascertained market value, shall be evaluated as follows:
<br /> a. The value of an instrument constituting an evidence of debt, such as a check,
<br /> draft, or promissory note, shall be deemed the amount due or collectible thereon
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