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MI HB4443

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dave Pagel

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol (0.08 BAC or higher) or controlled substances, or with visibly impaired ability to operate.

  • Establishes enhanced criminal penalties for violations including fines ($100-$5,000), imprisonment (up to 5 years for felonies), and community service, with increased penalties for repeat offenders within 7 years.

  • Creates new offense for persons under 21 years old operating snowmobiles with any bodily alcohol content (0.02 BAC or higher) and prohibits impaired operators from carrying passengers under 16 years old.

  • Grants peace officers authority to conduct preliminary breath analysis and arrest for suspected violations; establishes administrative license suspension procedures through the Secretary of State with hearings available to contest refusals or test results.

  • Imposes mandatory snowmobile operation suspension orders ranging from 90 days to indefinite periods depending on conviction type and prior conviction history within 7 and 10-year periods.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; snowmobiles; operation of a snowmobile by certain individuals under the influence of or visibly impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance; prohibit. Amends secs. 82101, 82127, 82128, 82129, 82130, 82136, 82139, 82140, 82142, 82143, 82144, 82146 & 82148 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.82101 et seq.) & adds secs. 82129a & 82129b.

Traffic control, civil infraction procedures

Last Action

Assigned Pa 404'14 2014 Addenda

12/31/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/9/2014
Criminal Justice3/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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