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MI HB6356
Bill
Status
7/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Fred Durhal
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public Health Code section 7524 to modify how forfeited property proceeds are used by law enforcement agencies.
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Changes language restricting forfeited funds to "enhance law enforcement efforts pertaining to this article" to allow use "only for law enforcement purposes," broadening the permissible uses of forfeiture funds.
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Removes a requirement that forfeiture fund distributions serve as a supplement to (rather than replacement for) funds budgeted on January 1, 1991 for law enforcement.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing seizing agencies to donate forfeited grow lights and scales to schools and institutions of higher education for educational purposes.
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Updates terminology from "pursuant to" to "under" in multiple sections for grammatical consistency.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; forfeiture; use of state forfeiture funds; expand to include use for any law enforcement purpose. Amends sec. 7524 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7524).
Law enforcement, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 07/29/2010
8/4/2010