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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 200j. (1) A person shall not manufacture, deliver, possess, transport, place, use, or release for an unlawful purpose any of the following:
(a) A chemical irritant or a chemical irritant device.
(b) A smoke device.
(c) An imitation harmful substance or device.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime as follows:
(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) to (e), the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more that 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
(b) If the violation results in property damage, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(c) If the violation results in personal injury to another individual other than serious impairment of a body function or death, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $15,000.00, or both.
(d) If the violation results in serious impairment of a body function to another individual, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 25 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.
(e) If the violation results in the death of another individual, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years or a fine of not more than $40,000.00, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Compiled Laws, Chapter 750. Michigan Penal Code § 750.200j - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-750-michigan-penal-code/mi-comp-laws-750-200j/
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