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MI SB0194

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2009

Primary Sponsor

Randy Richardville

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.14h) to apply to specific felonies enumerated in Chapter 445 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  • Changes the statutory maximum penalty for buying or selling stolen scrap metal under MCL 445.408(2) from 5 years to 3 years imprisonment.

  • Removes "second or" language from the description of subsequent offenses for buying or selling stolen scrap metal under MCL 445.408(3).

  • Adds multiple new felonies to the sentencing guidelines table, including improper return of nonrefundable containers (MCL 445.574a), franchise investment law violations, reverse vending machine tampering, and false statements related to mortgage brokers.

  • Modifies and clarifies descriptions of existing offenses including identity theft, precious metal and gem dealer violations, and antitrust violations to specify the conduct covered.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of returning nonreturnable containers; enact. Amends sec. 14h, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14h).

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

12/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Great Lakes And Environment5/7/2009
Appropriations2/5/2009

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