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MI SB0029
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or possession of electro-muscular disruption devices (stun devices) in Michigan, with exceptions for authorized personnel.
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Allows peace officers, corrections employees, probation officers, court officers, bail agents, licensed private investigators, aircraft crew members, and private security police to possess and use such devices when trained and authorized.
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Permits individuals with valid concealed pistol licenses to possess and use electro-muscular devices if they receive training on the device's use, effects, and risks at the time of purchase.
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Establishes that violations of the prohibition are felonies punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment or $2,000 fine; selling without proper verification is a misdemeanor with up to 30 days imprisonment or $500 fine.
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Requires electro-muscular devices to contain identification and tracking systems that dispense coded material traceable to the purchaser, with manufacturer policies to provide tracking information to police upon written request.
Legislative Description
Crimes; weapons; sale, possession, and use of device that uses electro-muscular technology; amend Michigan penal code to allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 224a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0030'11
Law enforcement, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0122'12 With Immediate Effect
5/9/2012