Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver heroin or fentanyl; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0430'25
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Overview
This bill amends Michigan’s criminal procedure code to increase sentencing guidelines for the delivery, manufacturing, or possession with intent to deliver heroin and fentanyl. Specifically, it adjusts penalties for possessing larger quantities of these drugs, including establishing new minimum and maximum sentences for amounts of 1,000 grams or more of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil. The bill also addresses related offenses such as operating controlled substance laboratories and fraudulent prescription practices.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for possessing 1,000 or more grams of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil.
- Establishes new sentencing guidelines for possessing 450-999 grams of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil.
- Adds penalties for operating controlled substance laboratories, including those involving hazardous waste or near sensitive locations.
- Increases penalties for fraudulently obtaining controlled substances or prescriptions.
- Addresses offenses related to counterfeit controlled substances and prescription forms.
- Modifies penalties for violations by licensed healthcare professionals dealing with controlled substances.
- Includes provisions related to the possession and distribution of GBL.
- Specifies penalties for selling or offering to sell certain controlled substances.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the manufacture, delivery, or possession of heroin and fentanyl.
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