The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating Section 13m of Chapter XVII to include new classifications and penalties for various drug-related offenses. Notably, it introduces specific provisions for the delivery and manufacture of xylazine for illicit use, as well as the possession of xylazine for illicit purposes. The bill also outlines the penalties associated with these offenses, categorizing them under different classes based on the severity of the crime.
Additionally, the bill removes certain outdated legal language and replaces it with updated terms that reflect current legal standards. For instance, it deletes references to "disclosing or obtaining prescription information" and replaces them with "possession of a counterfeit prescription form." The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4166, indicating a coordinated legislative effort to address drug-related crimes comprehensively.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 777.13