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MI HB5694

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Pauline Wendzel

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "self-defense spray or foam device" to include cartridges or projectiles that can be fired from a pneumatic gun containing orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile, oleoresin capsicum, or ultraviolet dye solutions.

  • Modifies the method of delivery language from "ejects, releases, or emits" to "ejecting, releasing, or emitting, including through a cartridge or projectile" to clarify that these devices can dispense their contents via projectile.

  • Allows self-defense spray devices to be delivered through pneumatic gun cartridges or projectiles while maintaining existing restrictions on active ingredients (not more than 35 grams of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile or not more than 18% oleoresin capsicum).

  • Retains existing penalties for unauthorized use (misdemeanor punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment or $2,000 fine) and prohibitions on sales to minors.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Weapons: other; definition of self-defense spray; expand to allow to be dispensed through a cartridge or projectile. Amends sec. 224d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224d).

Weapons: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/26/2022

1/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/26/2022

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