HB 4274
Criminal procedure: forfeiture; mineral rights acquired by certain foreign entities; make subject to forfeiture procedures. Amends sec. 4701 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4275'25
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Bill overview
This bill amends Michigan law to allow for the forfeiture of property acquired by foreign entities if those entities are involved in certain crimes. Specifically, it expands the list of crimes that can trigger forfeiture to include violations of environmental protection acts, certain Medicaid fraud cases, antitrust violations, and specific sections of the Michigan penal code. The bill also clarifies definitions related to forfeiture proceedings, such as ‘instrumentality of a crime’ and ‘proceeds of a crime.’
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