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MI HB5212

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Seized property cannot be forfeited for violations of the Public Health Code unless the person is convicted or fails to claim an interest in the property under section 7523.

  • Property that is illegal to possess or dangerous to public health or safety may be destroyed immediately regardless of conviction status.

  • Public officers who negotiate for forfeiture in violation of these provisions are guilty of misfeasance in office.

  • These provisions apply to forfeiture proceedings pending on or initiated on or after January 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; forfeiture; procedures for forfeiting property involved in certain drug violations; modify. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 7521a & 7521b.

Criminal procedure, forfeiture

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 01/09/2014

1/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice1/8/2014

Full Bill Text

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