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MI SB1229

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judith Emmons

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits obtaining or attempting to obtain access to an agricultural production facility through false statements or representations made with intent to cause damage, remove property/animals, or disrupt operations.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine for violations without resulting loss, damage, or disruption.

  • Increases penalties to up to 1 year imprisonment or $1,000 fine if the violation results in any loss, damage, or disruption to the facility.

  • Allows persons to be charged with and convicted of other violations of law arising from the violation of this section in addition to charges under this section.

  • Defines "agricultural commodity" according to the 1965 Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act and "agricultural production facility" as any facility that grows, manufactures, produces, or processes an agricultural commodity.

Legislative Description

Crimes; other; gaining access to agricultural production facility through false statement or representation; prohibit and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 411x.

Agriculture, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

8/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/15/2012

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