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MI SB0246
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's criminal procedure law to update sentencing guidelines for wildlife and natural resource-related felonies under Chapter 324 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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Adds 16 wildlife and forestry felonies to the sentencing guidelines, including crimes involving protected species possession, introduction of prohibited species, forest product theft, arson, and damage to plants.
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Establishes felony classifications (D, E, F, G, or H) and statutory maximum sentences ranging from 2 to 10 years for each offense.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment (February 14, 2016), contingent on Senate Bills 244 and 245 of the 98th Legislature also being enacted into law.
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Approved by the Governor on November 16, 2015.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 13e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0244'15, SB 0245'15
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0189'15 With Immediate Effect
12/1/2015