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MI HB5615
Bill
Status
10/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Kivela
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "racketeering" in Michigan's criminal code to include additional felony offenses involving ephedrine or pseudoephedrine under sections 7340, 7340c, or 17766c of the public health code.
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Expands the list of predicate offenses that constitute racketeering to include violations of federal racketeering statutes and substantially similar offenses under other state laws.
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Includes numerous existing criminal violations as racketeering activity, covering offenses such as drug trafficking, fraud, theft, weapons violations, human trafficking, and terrorism.
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Becomes effective January 1, 2015, contingent upon the simultaneous enactment of House Bills 5089 and 5363 in the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Crimes; other; racketeering statute; include a provision regarding purchasing or possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine knowing or having reason to know it is intended to be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5089'13, HB 5363'14
Crimes, controlled substances
Last Action
Assigned Pa 300'14 With Immediate Effect
10/22/2014