§663A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Mercantile establishment" means any place where merchandise is displayed, held, or offered for sale at retail.
"Merchandise" means all things movable and capable of manual delivery.
"Owner" means any person who owns or operates a mercantile establishment or the agents or employees of that person.
"Shoplifting" means the specific type of theft offense defined in section 708-830(8). [L 1985, c 275, pt of §1]