Crimes: controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances; modify penalties. Amends sec. 7401 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401).
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Overview
This bill updates penalties for crimes related to the manufacturing, creation, delivery, or possession with intent to possess controlled substances in Michigan. It establishes tiered felony penalties based on the quantity of specific substances, including heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil, with increasing penalties for larger amounts. The bill also addresses penalties for prescription form fraud and certain other controlled substances, and includes provisions related to probation for individuals convicted of large-scale drug offenses.
Key provisions
- Increases felony penalties for possessing or manufacturing large quantities of Schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances, particularly heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil.
- Establishes specific penalties based on the amount of controlled substance involved (grams or plants).
- Increases penalties for counterfeiting prescription forms.
- Provides for enhanced penalties for specific substances like heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil.
- Includes provisions for probation review and potential discharge for individuals sentenced to lifetime probation for large-scale drug offenses.
- Defines ‘plant’ for the purpose of marihuana quantity calculations.
- Specifies penalties for Schedule 4 and Schedule 5 controlled substances.
- Clarifies penalties for marihuana and related substances.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the manufacturing, creation, delivery, or possession of controlled substances.
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