Sec. 7. 17-A MRSA §354, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §4 and affected by §36, is further amended to read:

B. The person violates paragraph A and:

(1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;

(2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;

(3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;

(4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 $3,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;

(5) The value of the property is more than $500 $1,000 but not more than $1,000 $3,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or

(6) The person has 2 prior Maine convictions for any combination of the following: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651; any violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or attempts thereat. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.

Sec. 8. 17-A MRSA §354-A, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §5 and affected by §36, is further amended to read: