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MI SB1489

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Judson Gilbert

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 159g of the Michigan Penal Code to expand the definition of "racketeering" to include a felony violation of section 909(4) of the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 concerning illegal sale, delivery, or importation of spirits.

  • Adds illegal liquor sales and importation as a predicate offense that can constitute racketeering activity for purposes of criminal forfeiture and organized crime prosecution.

  • Maintains the existing list of racketeering predicate offenses including tobacco tax violations, controlled substances, welfare fraud, gaming violations, securities fraud, and various other felonies.

  • Takes effect only upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 1490 of the 95th Legislature, creating a tie-bar condition between the two bills.

Legislative Description

Liquor; distribution; bootlegging of spirits; include in definition of racketeering for purposes of criminal forfeiture provisions. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1490'10

State agencies (existing), energy, labor, and economic growth

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform

9/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Regulatory Reform9/14/2010

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