ILLEGAL MARIHUANA SALE: SENTENCING S.B. 141:
SUMMARY AS PASSED BY THE SENATE
Senate Bill 141 (as passed by the Senate)
Sponsor: Senator Coleman Young
CONTENT
The bill would amend the sentencing guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) citation to a section of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act that prescribes a penalty for the illegal sale of marihuana by a qualifying patient or a registered caregiver.
The bill is tie-barred to House Bill 4210 (Public Act 283 of 2016), which amends the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, effective December 20, 2016, to add provisions concerning marihuana-infused products and make other changes, including changes to Section 4 of the Act (MCL 333.26424). Under current law, MCL 333.26424(k) provides that a registered qualifying patient or registered primary caregiver who sells marihuana to someone who is not allowed to use marihuana for medical purposes is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to two years or a maximum fine of $2,000, or both. Under House Bill 4210, that provision is contained in MCL 333.26426(l).
Senate Bill 141 would refer in the sentencing guidelines to "333.26426(l)", rather than "333.26426(k)".
MCL 777.13n Legislative Analyst: Suzanne Lowe
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.