The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating Section 13n of Chapter XVII to include specific felonies related to the purchasing, selling, and improper handling of human organs and anatomical gifts. The new legal language enumerates various offenses, such as purchasing or selling body parts for transplantation, falsifying documents related to anatomical gifts for financial gain, and unauthorized removal of human organs. Additionally, it addresses violations related to waste disposal with indifference to human life and the unauthorized practice of health professions.
The bill also specifies penalties for these offenses, categorizing them under different classifications based on severity. It includes provisions for the consequences of compounding pharmacy violations and false representations in health professional recovery programs. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, specifically Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4133, and it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 777.13