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MI HB5540
Bill
Status
5/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Fred Durhal
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AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offense for willfully and maliciously damaging, destroying, injuring, defacing, dismantling, or removing traffic control devices, light posts, signs, or similar devices placed by the state or local government for traffic regulation, highway safety, or driver information
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First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine up to $500, or both
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Second offense (one prior conviction) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000, or both
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Third or subsequent offense (two or more prior convictions) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000, or both
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Does not prevent individuals from being charged with or convicted of other violations of law in addition to or instead of this offense
Legislative Description
Crimes; malicious destruction; penalties for vandalizing, desecrating, or intentionally destroying certain public property on a highway, freeway, or inner state road; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 377d.
State agencies (existing), transportation
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/07/2014
5/8/2014