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MI HB6053

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines "self-defense spray or foam device" as devices containing not more than 35 grams of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile or a solution with not more than 10% oleoresin capsicum
  • Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment or a $2,000 fine to use self-defense spray or foam device against another person
  • Requires judges to consider use or threatened use of self-defense spray or foam device during crime commission as a reason for sentence enhancement
  • Prohibits sale of self-defense spray or foam devices to minors with penalties of up to 90 days imprisonment or $500 fine
  • Exempts authorized law enforcement personnel and use in self-defense circumstances that would justify physical force from the misdemeanor prohibition

Legislative Description

Weapons; other; content requirements for self-defense spray or foam device; revise. Amends sec. 224d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224d).

Weapons, licensing

Last Action

Assigned Pa 365'10 With Immediate Effect

12/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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