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MI SB0424

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases penalties for manufacturing methamphetamine on or within 1,000 feet of school property or a library to imprisonment or fines of not more than twice that authorized for basic methamphetamine manufacturing.

  • Establishes that a person distributing marijuana without payment and not for commercial purposes commits a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or $1,000 fine, unless the distribution complies with federal or state law.

  • Maintains existing penalties for delivering or distributing Schedule 1 or 2 narcotic drugs to individuals under 18 who are at least 3 years younger, with enhanced sentences of 1-2 years imprisonment.

  • Defines "library" to include state, county, city, township, village, school district, community college, college, university, and private libraries open to the public.

  • Defines "school property" as buildings, playing fields, or property used for K-12 instruction in public, private, denominational, or parochial schools, excluding adult education facilities.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Crimes; controlled substances; penalties for manufacture of methamphetamine near a school or library; increase. Amends sec. 7410 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7410).

Controlled substances: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice

10/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice10/13/2015
Judiciary6/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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