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MI HB6321
Bill
Status
7/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lori
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AI Summary
House Bill 6321 Summary
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Lowers blood alcohol content threshold for vessel operation from 0.10 grams to 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine.
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Establishes zero-tolerance policy for persons under 21 years of age operating vessels, prohibiting any bodily alcohol content.
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Creates new criminal penalties including misdemeanor and felony charges for operating vessels while impaired, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and those causing death or serious injury.
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Adds new section 80178a establishing penalties for minors under 21 operating vessels with any alcohol content, including community service and fines up to $250.
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Adds new section 80178b prohibiting operation of vessels while impaired with minors under 16 on board, with felony penalties for repeat violations involving minors.
Legislative Description
Watercraft; intoxication; blood alcohol content for individuals operating a vessel; lower, and establish a zero-tolerance provision. Amends secs. 80101, 80171, 80176, 80177, 80178, 80180, 80183, 80184, 80186, 80187, & 80190 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80101 et seq.) & adds secs. 80178a & 80178b).
Watercraft, intoxication
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 07/02/2010
7/21/2010