Bill Text: MI HB5877 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Controlled substances: schedules; classification of marihuana and pharmaceutical-grade cannabis as a controlled substance; remove. Amends secs. 7212, 7214, 7303, 7401, 7401c, 7403, 7404,

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-03-08 - Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/03/2022 [HB5877 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2021-HB5877-Introduced.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 5877

March 03, 2022, Introduced by Reps. Rabhi, Thanedar, Cavanagh, Sneller, Cynthia Johnson, Stone, Whitsett, Yancey and Aiyash and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled

"Public health code,"

by amending sections 7212, 7214, 7303, 7401, 7401c, 7403, 7404, 7410, 7411, 7413, 7416, 8109, 8111, 8154, 8501, and 8503 (MCL 333.7212, 333.7214, 333.7303, 333.7401, 333.7401c, 333.7403, 333.7404, 333.7410, 333.7411, 333.7413, 333.7416, 333.8109, 333.8111, 333.8154, 333.8501, and 333.8503), sections 7212 and 7303 as amended and sections 8109, 8111, 8154, 8501, and 8503 as added by 2013 PA 268, section 7214 as amended by 2018 PA 107, section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7401c as amended by 2003 PA 310, section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7404 as amended by 2016 PA 308, section 7410 as amended by 2016 PA 128, section 7411 as amended by 2016 PA 291, section 7413 as amended by 2017 PA 266, and section 7416 as amended by 1995 PA 95.

the people of the state of michigan enact:


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Sec. 7212. (1) The following controlled substances are included in schedule 1:

(a) Any of the following opiates, including their isomers, esters, the ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers, unless specifically excepted, when the existence of these isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible within the specific chemical designation:

Acetylmethadol

Difenoxin

Noracymethadol

Allylprodine

Dimenoxadol

Norlevorphanol

Alpha-acetylmethadol

Dimepheptanol

Normethadone

Alphameprodine

Dimethylthiambutene

Norpipanone

Alphamethadol

Dioxaphetyl butyrate

Phenadoxone

Benzethidine

Dipipanone

Phenampromide

Betacetylmethadol

Ethylmethylthiambutene

Phenomorphan

Betameprodine

Etonitazene

Phenoperidine

Betamethadol

Etoxeridine

Piritramide

Betaprodine

Furethidine

Proheptazine

Clonitazene

Hydroxypethidine

Properidine

Dextromoramide

Ketobemidone

Propiram

Diampromide

Levomoramide

Racemoramide

Diethylthiambutene

Levophenacylmorphan

Trimeperidine

 

Morpheridine

 

(b) Any of the following opium derivatives, their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, when


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the existence of these salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation:

Acetorphine

Drotebanol

Morphine-N-Oxide

Acetyldihydrocodeine

Etorphine

Myrophine

Benzylmorphine

Heroin

Nicocodeine

Codeine methylbromide

Hydromorphinol

Nicomorphine

Codeine-N-Oxide

Methyldesorphine

Normorphine

Cyprenorphine

Methyldihydromorphine

Pholcodine

Desomorphine

Morphine methylbromide

Thebacon

Dihydromorphine

Morphine methylsulfonate

 

(c) Any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following hallucinogenic substances, their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, when the existence of these salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation:

2-Methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-one

Some trade and other names:

Methcathinone

Cat

Ephedrone

3, 4-methylenedioxy amphetamine

5-methoxy-3, 4-methylenedioxy

amphetamine

3, 4, 5-trimethoxy amphetamine

Bufotenine

Some trade and other names:

3-(B-dimethylaminoethyl)-5 hydrozyindole

3-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-5 indolol


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N,N-dimethylserotonin;  5-hydroxy-N-dimethyltryptamine

Mappine

2, 5-Dimethoxyamphetamine

Some trade or other names:

2, 5-Dimethoxy-a-methylphenethylamine; 2,5-DMA

4-Bromo-2, 5-Dimethoxyamphetamine

Some trade or other names:

4-bromo-2, 5 dimethoxy-a-methylphenethylamine;  4-bromo

2,5-DMA

Diethyltryptamine

Some trade and other names:

N,N-Diethyltryptamine; DET

Dimethyltryptamine

Some trade or other names:

DMT

4-methyl-2, 5-dimethoxyamphetamine

Some trade and other names:

4-methyl-2, 5-dimethoxy-a-methyl-phenethylamine

DOM, STP

4-methoxyamphetamine

Some trade or other names:

4-methoxy-a-methylphenethylamine; paramethoxy amphetamine;

PMA

Ibogaine

Some trade and other names:

7-Ethyl-6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,13

Octahydro-2-methoxy-6,9-methano-5H-

pyrido (1, 2:1, 2 azepino 4, 5-b) indole

tabernanthe iboga


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Lysergic acid diethylamide

Except as provided in subsection (2), Marihuana, including

pharmaceutical-grade cannabis

Mecloqualone

Mescaline

Peyote

N-ethyl-3 piperidyl benzilate

N-methyl-3 piperidyl benzilate

Psilocybin

Psilocyn

Thiophene analog of phencyclidine

Some trade or other names:

1-(1-(2-thienyl)cyclohexyl) piperidine

2-thienyl analog of phencyclidine; TPCP

(d) Synthetic equivalents of the substances contained in the plant, or in the resinous extractives of cannabis and synthetic substances, derivatives, and their isomers with similar chemical structure or pharmacological activity, or both, such as the following, are included in schedule 1:

(i) /\1 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers.

(ii) /\6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers.

(iii) /\3,4, cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers.

(e) Synthetic cannabinoids. As used in this subdivision, "synthetic cannabinoids" includes any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that is not otherwise listed as a controlled substance in this schedule or in schedules II 2 through V, 5, is


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not approved by the federal food United States Food and drug administration Drug Administration as a drug, and contains any quantity of the following substances, their salts, isomers (whether optical, positional, or geometric), homologues (analogs), and salts of isomers and homologues (analogs), unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of these salts, isomers, homologues (analogs), and salts of isomers and homologues (analogs) is possible within the specific chemical designation:

(i) Any compound containing a 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole structure, also known as napthoylindoles, with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted on the naphthyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: JWH-007, JWH-015, JWH-018, JWH-019, JWH-073, JWH-081, JWH-122, JWH-200, JWH-210, JWH-398, AM-1220, AM-2201, and WIN-55, 212-2.

(ii) Any compound containing a 1H-indol-3-yl-(1-naphthyl)methane structure, also known as napthylmethylindoles, with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted on the naphthyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: JWH-175, and JWH-184.

(iii) Any compound containing a 3-(1-naphthoyl)pyrrole structure, also known as naphthoylpyrroles with substitution at the


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nitrogen atom of the pyrrole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2- piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the pyrrole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted on the naphthyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: JWH-370, JWH-030.

(iv) Any compound containing a naphthylideneindene structure with substitution at the 3-position of the indene ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the indene ring to any extent and whether or not substituted on the naphthyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: JWH-176.

(v) Any compound containing a 3-phenylacetylindole structure, also known as phenacetylindoles, with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted on the phenyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: RCS-8 (SR-18), JWH-250, JWH-203, JWH-251, and JWH-302.

(vi) Any compound containing a 2-(3-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol structure, also known as cyclohexylphenols, with substitution at the 5-position of the phenolic ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not


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substituted on the cyclohexyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: CP-47,497 (and homologues(analogs)), cannabicyclohexanol, and CP-55,940.

(vii) Any compound containing a 3-(benzoyl)indole structure, also known as benzoylindoles, with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted on the phenyl ring to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: AM-694, pravadoline (WIN-48,098), RCS-4, AM-630, AM-679, AM-1241, and AM-2233.

(viii) Any compound containing a 11-hydroxy-/\8-tetrahydrocannabinol structure, also known as dibenzopyrans, with further substitution on the 3-pentyl group by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkyethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: HU-210, JWH-051, JWH-133.

(ix) Any compound containing a 3-(L-adamantoyl)indole 3-(1-adamantoyl)indole structure, also known as adamantoylindoles, with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted on the adamantyl ring system to any extent. Examples of this structural class include but are not limited to: AM-1248.

(x) Any other synthetic chemical compound that is a


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cannabinoid receptor agonist and mimics the pharmacological effect of naturally occurring cannabinoids that is not listed in schedules II 2 through V 5 and is not approved by the federal food United States Food and drug administration Drug Administration as a drug.

(f) Compounds of structures referred to in subdivision (d), regardless of numerical designation of atomic positions, are included.

(g) Gamma-hydroxybutyrate and any isomer, salt, or salt of isomer of gamma-hydroxybutyrate.

Some trade and other names:

Sodium oxybate

4-hydroxybutanoic acid monosodium salt

(h) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine.

Some trade and other names:

Ecstasy

MDMA

(i) N-Benzylpiperazine

Some trade and other names:

BZP

Benzylpiperazine

1-(phenylmethyl)-piperazine

(j) 3-Chlorophenylpiperazine

Some trade and other names:

MCPP

(k) 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)piperazine

Some trade and other names:

TFMPP

(l) 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxybenzylpiperazine

Some trade and other names:


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2C-B-BZP

(m) All of the following:

(i) (6aR,10aR)-9-(Hydroxymethyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)-6a,7,10,10a-tetrahydrobenzo[c]chromen-1-ol.

Some trade and other names:

HU-210

(ii) 2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-5-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)phenol and its side chain homologues.

Some trade and other names:

CP47,497

(iii) 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole.

Some trade and other names:

JWH-018

(iv) 1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole.

Some trade and other names:

JWH-073

(v) (2-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-1-naphthalenyl-methanone.

Some trade and other names:

JWH-015

(vi) [1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-1H-indol-3-yl]-1-naphthalenyl-methanone.

Some trade and other names:

JWH-200

(vii) 1-(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-ethanone.

Some trade and other names:

JWH-250

(n) Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone).


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Some trade and other names:

4-MMC, M-Cat, meow meow, miaow miaow, bounce, bubbles,

bubble love, mad cow, plant food, drone, and neo doves

(o) 4-Methyl-alpha-pyrrolidinobutyrophenone.

Some trade and other names:

MPBP

(p) Methylenedioxypyrovalerone

Some trade and other names:

MDPV, Bath salts, charge plus, cloud nine, hurricane Charlie,

ivory wave, ocean, red dove, scarface, sonic, white dove,

white lightning

(q) 5,6-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane

Some trade and other names:

MDAI

Woof-woof

(r) Naphyrone (Naphthylpyrovalerone)

Some trade and other names:

NRG-1

Rave

(s) Pyrovalerone (1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-pentanone)

(t) Catha edulis; Catha edulis; except as provided in subdivision (u) and section 7218, all parts of the plant presently classified botanically as catha edulis, Catha edulis, whether growing or not; the leaves and seeds of that plant; any extract from any part of that plant; and every compound, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its leaves, seeds, or extracts.

Some trade and other names:


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Khat

Qat

(u) Cathinone.

(v) Salvia divinorum; Salvia divinorum; except as provided in subdivision (w), all parts of the plant presently classified botanically as salvia divinorum, Salvia divinorum, whether growing or not; the leaves and seeds of that plant; any extract from any part of that plant; and every compound, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its leaves, seeds, or extracts.

(w) Salvinorin A.

(x) Synthetic cathinones. As used in this subdivision, "synthetic cathinones" includes any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that is not otherwise listed as a controlled substance in this schedule or in schedules II 2 through V, 5, is not approved by the federal food United States Food and drug administration Drug Administration as a drug, and contains any quantity of the following substances, their salts, isomers (whether optical, positional, or geometric), homologues (analogs), and salts of isomers and homologues (analogs), unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of these salts, isomers, homologues (analogs), and salts of isomers and homologues (analogs) is possible within the specific chemical designation:

(i) Any compound containing a 2-amino-1-propanone structure with substitution at the 1-position with a monocyclic or fused polycyclic ring system and a substitution at the nitrogen atom by an alkyl group, cycloalkyl group, or incorporation into a heterocyclic structure. Examples of this structural class include, but are not limited to, dimethylcathinone, ethcathinone, and alpha-pyrrolidinopropiophenone.


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(ii) Any compound containing a 2-amino-1-propanone structure with substitution at the 1-position with a monocyclic or fused polycyclic ring system and a substitution at the 3-position carbon with an alkyl, haloalkyl, or alkoxy group. Examples of this structural class include, but are not limited to, naphyrone.

(iii) Any compound containing a 2-amino-1-propanone structure with substitution at the 1-position with a monocyclic or fused polycyclic ring system and a substitution at any position of the ring system with an alkyl, haloalkyl, halogen, alkylenedioxy, or alkoxy group, whether or not further substituted at any position on the ring system to any extent. Examples of this structural class include, but are not limited to, mephedrone, methylone, and 3-fluoromethylone.

(2) Marihuana, including pharmaceutical-grade cannabis, is a schedule 2 controlled substance if it is manufactured, obtained, stored, dispensed, possessed, grown, or disposed of in compliance with this act and as authorized by federal authority.

(2) (3) For purposes of subsection (1), "isomer" includes the optical, position, and geometric isomers.

Sec. 7214. The following controlled substances are included in schedule 2:

(a) Any of the following substances, except those narcotic drugs listed in other schedules, whether produced directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of vegetable origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by combination of extraction and chemical synthesis:

(i) Opium and opiate, and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of opium or opiate excluding nalaxone and its salts, and excluding naltrexone and its salts, but including the


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following:

 

Raw opium

Etorphine hydrochloride

 

Opium extracts

Hydrocodone

 

Opium Fluid-extracts

Hydromorphone

 

Powdered opium

Metopon

 

Granulated opium

Morphine

 

Tincture of opium

Oxycodone

 

Codeine

Oxymorphone

 

Ethylmorphine

Thebaine

(ii) A salt, compound, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent to or identical with a substance referred to in this subdivision, except that these substances do not include the isoquinoline alkaloids of opium.

(iii) Opium poppy, poppy straw, and concentrate of poppy straw, the crude extract of poppy straw in either liquid, solid, or powder form, which contains the phenanthrene alkaloids of the opium poppy.

(iv) Coca leaves and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation thereof which that is chemically equivalent to or identical with any of these substances, except that the substances do not include decocainized coca leaves or extraction of coca leaves which extractions do not contain cocaine or ecgonine. The substances include cocaine, its salts, stereoisomers, and salts of stereoisomers when the existence of the salts, stereoisomers, and salts of stereoisomers is possible within the specific chemical designation.

(b) Any of the following opiates, including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, when the existence of these isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible within the specific chemical designation:


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Alphaprodine

Fentanyl

 

Anileridine

Isomethadone

 

Bezitramide

Levomethorphan

 

Dihydrocodeine

Levorphanol

 

Diphenoxylate

Metazocine

 

 

 

Methadone

Methadone-Intermediate, 4-cyano-2dimethylamino-4, 4-diphenyl butane Moramide-Intermediate, 2-methyl-3-morpholino-1, 1-diphenylpropane-carboxylic acid

 

 

 

Pethidine

Pethidine-Intermediate-A, 4-cyano-1-methyl-4-phenylpiperidine

Pethidine-Intermediate-B, ethyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylate Pethidine-Intermediate-C, 1-methyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid

 

 

 

 

Phenazocine

Racemethorphan

 

Piminodine

Racemorphan

(c) Unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having potential for abuse associated with a stimulant effect on the nervous system:

(i) Amphetamine, its salts, optical isomers, and salts of its optical isomers.

(ii) Any substance which contains any quantity of methamphetamine, including its salts, stereoisomers, and salts of stereoisomers.

(iii) Phenmetrazine and its salts.

(iv) Methylphenidate and its salts.


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(d) Any material, compound, mixture, or preparation, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers when the existence of the salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation as listed in schedule 2, which contains any quantity of the following substances having a potential for abuse associated with the depressant effect on the central nervous system: methaqualone, amobarbital, pentobarbital, or secobarbital; or, any compound, mixture, or preparation containing amobarbital, secobarbital, pentobarbital, or any salt thereof in combination with itself, with another, or with 1 or more other controlled substances.

(e) Marihuana, but only for the purpose of treating a debilitating medical condition as that term is defined in section 3(b) of the Michigan medical marihuana act, 2008 IL 1, MCL 333.26423, and as authorized under this act.

(e) (f) Tianeptine sodium.

Sec. 7303. (1) A person who manufactures, distributes, prescribes, or dispenses a controlled substance in this state or who proposes to engage in the manufacture, distribution, prescribing, or dispensing of a controlled substance in this state shall obtain a license issued by the administrator in accordance with the rules. A person who has been issued a controlled substances license by the administrator under this article and a license under article 15 shall renew the controlled substances license concurrently with the renewal of the license issued under article 15, and for an equal number of years.

(2) A person licensed by the administrator under this article to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, dispense, or conduct research with controlled substances may possess, manufacture,


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distribute, prescribe, dispense, or conduct research with those substances to the extent authorized by its license and in conformity with the other provisions of this article.

(3) A license issued under this article to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, or dispense pharmaceutical-grade cannabis and the conduct of the licensee is subject to the additional requirements of article 8.

(3) (4) The following persons need not be licensed and may lawfully possess controlled substances or prescription forms under this article:

(a) An agent or employee of a licensed manufacturer, distributor, prescriber, or dispenser of a controlled substance if acting in the usual course of the agent's or employee's business or employment.

(b) A common or contract carrier or warehouseman, or an employee thereof, whose possession of a controlled substance or prescription form is in the usual course of business or employment.

(c) An ultimate user or agent in possession of a controlled substance or prescription form pursuant to a lawful order of a practitioner or in lawful possession of a schedule 5 controlled substance.

(4) (5) The administrator may waive or include by rule the requirement for licensure of certain manufacturers, distributors, prescribers, or dispensers, if it finds the waiver or inclusion is consistent with the public health and safety.

(5) (6) A separate license is required at each principal place of business or professional practice where the applicant manufactures, distributes, prescribes, or dispenses controlled substances.


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(6) (7) As a requisite for licensure, the administrator may inspect the establishment of a licensee or applicant for licensure in accordance with the administrator's rule.

(7) (8) A person licensed under this article to distribute controlled substances shall report to the administrator on a quarterly basis all schedule 2 controlled substances and those controlled substances designated by the administrator pursuant to this subsection that are sold to licensed practitioners and retail pharmacies. The report shall must be in writing and shall include the name of each licensed practitioner and retail pharmacy to whom the controlled substance was distributed. A report under this subsection may be transmitted electronically, if the transmission is ultimately reduced to writing. The administrator shall designate by rule the controlled substances in schedules 3 to 5 to be reported under this subsection.

Sec. 7401. (1) Except as authorized by this article, a person shall not manufacture, create, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture, create, or deliver a controlled substance, a prescription form, or a counterfeit prescription form. A practitioner licensed by the administrator under this article shall not dispense, prescribe, or administer a controlled substance for other than legitimate and professionally recognized therapeutic or scientific purposes or outside the scope of practice of the practitioner, licensee, or applicant.

(2) A person who violates this section as to:

(a) A controlled substance classified in schedule 1 or 2 that is a narcotic drug or a drug described in section 7214(a)(iv) and:

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imprisonment for life or any term of years or a fine of not more than $1,000,000.00, or both.

(ii) Which is in an amount of 450 grams or more, but less than 1,000 grams, of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment for not more than 30 years or a fine of not more than $500,000.00, or both.

(iii) Which is in an amount of 50 grams or more, but less than 450 grams, of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $250,000.00, or both.

(iv) Which is in an amount less than 50 grams, of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.

(b) Either of the following:

(i) A substance described in section 7212(1)(h) or 7214(c)(ii) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.

(ii) Any other controlled substance classified in schedule 1, 2, or 3, except marihuana or a substance listed in section 7212(1)(d), 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.

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(i) If the amount is 45 kilograms or more, or 200 plants or more, by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $10,000,000.00, or both.

(ii) If the amount is 5 kilograms or more but less than 45 kilograms, or 20 plants or more but fewer than 200 plants, by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or a fine of not more than $500,000.00, or both.

(iii) If the amount is less than 5 kilograms, or fewer than 20 plants, by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $20,000.00, or both.

(e) A substance classified in schedule 5 is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.

(f) A prescription form or a counterfeit prescription form is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

(3) A term of imprisonment imposed under subsection (2)(a) may be imposed to run consecutively with any term of imprisonment imposed for the commission of another felony.

(4) If an individual was sentenced to lifetime probation under subsection (2)(a)(iv) as it existed before March 1, 2003 and the individual has served 5 or more years of that probationary period, the probation officer for that individual may recommend to the court that the court discharge the individual from probation. If an individual's probation officer does not recommend discharge as provided in this subsection, with notice to the prosecutor, the individual may petition the court seeking resentencing under the court rules. The court may discharge an individual from probation as provided in this subsection. An individual may file more than 1


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(5) As used in this section, "plant" means a marihuana plant that has produced cotyledons or a cutting of a marihuana plant that has produced cotyledons.

Sec. 7401c. (1) A person shall not do any of the following:

(a) Own, possess, or use a vehicle, building, structure, place, or area that he or she knows or has reason to know is to be used as a location to manufacture a controlled substance in violation of section 7401 or a counterfeit substance or a controlled substance analogue in violation of section 7402.

(b) Own or possess any chemical or any laboratory equipment that he or she knows or has reason to know is to be used for the purpose of manufacturing a controlled substance in violation of section 7401 or a counterfeit substance or a controlled substance analogue in violation of section 7402.

(c) Provide any chemical or laboratory equipment to another person knowing or having reason to know that the other person intends to use that chemical or laboratory equipment for the purpose of manufacturing a controlled substance in violation of section 7401 or a counterfeit substance or a controlled substance analogue in violation of section 7402.

(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony punishable as follows:

(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) to (f), by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both.

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(c) If the violation involves the unlawful generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste, by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both.

(d) If the violation occurs within 500 feet of a residence, business establishment, school property, or church or other house of worship, by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both.

(e) If the violation involves the possession, placement, or use of a firearm or any other device designed or intended to be used to injure another person, by imprisonment for not more than 25 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both.

(f) If the violation involves or is intended to involve the manufacture of a substance described in section 7214(c)(ii), by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.

(3) This section does not apply to a violation involving only a substance described in section 7214(a)(iv). or marihuana, or both.

(4) This section does not prohibit the person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law committed by that person while violating or attempting to violate this section.

(5) A term of imprisonment imposed under this section may be served consecutively to any other term of imprisonment imposed for a violation of law arising out of the same transaction.

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(a) "Hazardous waste" means that term as defined in section 11103 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.11103.

(b) "Laboratory equipment" means any equipment, device, or container used or intended to be used in the process of manufacturing a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or controlled substance analogue.

(c) "Manufacture" means the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance, directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis. Manufacture does not include any of the following:

(i) The packaging or repackaging of the substance or labeling or relabeling of its container.

(ii) The preparation or compounding of a controlled substance by any of the following:

(A) A practitioner as an incident to the practitioner's administering or dispensing of a controlled substance in the course of his or her professional practice.

(B) A practitioner, or by the practitioner's authorized agent under his or her supervision, for the purpose of, or as an incident to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis and not for sale.

(d) "Minor" means an individual less than 18 years of age.

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(g) "Vehicle" means that term as defined in section 79 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.79.

Sec. 7403. (1) A person shall not knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance, a controlled substance analogue, or a prescription form unless the controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or prescription form was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of the practitioner's professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this article.

(2) A person who violates this section as to:

(a) A controlled substance classified in schedule 1 or 2 that is a narcotic drug or a drug described in section 7214(a)(iv), and:

(i) That is in an amount of 1,000 grams or more of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years or a fine of not more than $1,000,000.00, or both.

(ii) That is in an amount of 450 grams or more, but less than 1,000 grams, of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 30 years or a fine of not more than $500,000.00, or both.

(iii) That is in an amount of 50 grams or more, but less than 450 grams, of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $250,000.00, or both.

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(v) That is in an amount less than 25 grams of any mixture containing that substance is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.

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(i) A substance described in section 7212(1)(h) or 7214(c)(ii) 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.

(ii) A controlled substance classified in schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4, except a controlled substance for which a penalty is prescribed in subparagraph (i) or subdivision (a), (c), or (d), or a controlled substance analogue is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.

(c) Lysergic acid diethylamide, peyote, mescaline, dimethyltryptamine, psilocyn, psilocybin, or a controlled substance classified in schedule 5 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.

(d) Marihuana or a A substance listed in section 7212(1)(d) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.

(e) A prescription form is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.

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assistance by another individual if he or she is incapacitated because of a drug overdose or other perceived medical emergency arising from the use of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue that he or she possesses or possessed in an amount sufficient only for personal use and the evidence of his or her violation of this section is obtained as a result of the individual's seeking or being presented for medical assistance.

(b) An individual who in good faith attempts to procure medical assistance for another individual or who accompanies another individual who requires medical assistance for a drug overdose or other perceived medical emergency arising from the use of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue that he or she possesses or possessed in an amount sufficient only for personal use and the evidence of his or her violation of this section is obtained as a result of the individual's attempting to procure medical assistance for another individual or as a result of the individual's accompanying another individual who requires medical assistance to a health facility or agency.

(4) A health facility or agency shall develop a process for notification of the parent or parents, guardian, or custodian of a minor under the age of 18 who is not emancipated under 1968 PA 293, MCL 722.1 to 722.6, and who voluntarily presents himself or herself, or is presented by another individual if he or she is incapacitated, to a health facility or agency for emergency medical treatment as provided in subsection (3). A health facility or agency shall not provide notification to a parent or parents, guardian, or custodian under this subsection for nonemergency treatment without obtaining the minor's consent.

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in subsection (3) does not prevent the investigation, arrest, charging, or prosecution of an individual for any other violation of the laws of this state or be grounds for suppression of evidence in the prosecution of any other criminal charges.

(6) If an individual was sentenced to lifetime probation under subsection (2)(a)(iv) as it existed before March 1, 2003 and the individual has served 5 or more years of that probationary period, the probation officer for that individual may recommend to the court that the court discharge the individual from probation. If an individual's probation officer does not recommend discharge as provided in this subsection, with notice to the prosecutor, the individual may petition the court seeking resentencing under the court rules. The court may discharge an individual from probation as provided in this subsection. An individual may file more than 1 motion seeking resentencing under this subsection.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) "Drug overdose" means a condition including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, that is the result of consumption or use of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue or a substance with which the controlled substance or controlled substance analogue was combined, or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be a drug overdose that requires medical assistance.

(b) "Seeks medical assistance" means reporting a drug overdose or other medical emergency to law enforcement, the 9-1-1 system, a poison control center, or a medical provider, or assisting someone in reporting a drug overdose or other medical emergency.

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or controlled substance analogue unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of the practitioner's professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this article.

(2) A person who violates this section as to:

(a) A controlled substance classified in schedule 1 or 2 as a narcotic drug or a drug described in section 7212(1)(h) or 7214(a)(iv) or (c)(ii) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.

(b) A controlled substance classified in schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4, except a controlled substance for which a penalty is prescribed in subdivision (a), (c), or (d), or a controlled substance analogue, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.

(c) Lysergic acid diethylamide, peyote, mescaline, dimethyltryptamine, psilocyn, psilocybin, or a controlled substance classified in schedule 5 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.

(d) Marihuana, catha edulis, salvia divinorum, Catha edulis, Salvia divinorum, or a substance described in section 7212(1)(d) or (i) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.

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assistance by another individual if he or she is incapacitated because of a drug overdose or other perceived medical emergency arising from the use of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue that he or she possesses or possessed in an amount sufficient only for personal use and the evidence of his or her violation of this section is obtained as a result of the individual's seeking or being presented for medical assistance.

(b) An individual who in good faith attempts to procure medical assistance for another individual or who accompanies another individual who requires medical assistance for a drug overdose or other perceived medical emergency arising from the use of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue that he or she possesses or possessed in an amount sufficient only for personal use and the evidence of his or her violation of this section is obtained as a result of the individual's attempting to procure medical assistance for another individual or as a result of the individual's accompanying another individual who requires medical assistance to a health facility or agency.

(4) A health facility or agency shall develop a process for notification of the parent or parents, guardian, or custodian of a minor under the age of 18 who is not emancipated under 1968 PA 293, MCL 722.1 to 722.6, and who voluntarily presents himself or herself, or is presented by another individual if he or she is incapacitated, to a health facility or agency for emergency medical treatment as provided in subsection (3). A health facility or agency shall not provide notification to a parent or parents, guardian, or custodian under this subsection for nonemergency treatment without obtaining the minor's consent.

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in subsection (3) does not prevent the investigation, arrest, charging, or prosecution of an individual for any other violation of the laws of this state, or be grounds for suppression of evidence in the prosecution of any other criminal charges.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) "Drug overdose" means a condition including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, that is the result of consumption or use of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analogue or a substance with which the controlled substance or controlled substance analogue was combined, or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be a drug overdose that requires medical assistance.

(b) "Seeks medical assistance" means reporting a drug overdose or other medical emergency to law enforcement, the 9-1-1 system, a poison control center, or a medical provider, or assisting someone in reporting a drug overdose or other medical emergency.

Sec. 7410. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), an individual 18 years of age or over who violates section 7401(2)(a)(iv) by delivering or distributing a controlled substance listed in schedule 1 or 2 that is either a narcotic drug or described in section 7214(a)(iv) to an individual under 18 years of age who is at least 3 years the deliverer's or distributor's junior may be punished by the fine authorized by section 7401(2)(a)(iv) or by a term of imprisonment of not less than 1 year nor more than twice that authorized by section 7401(2)(a)(iv), or both. An individual 18 years of age or over who violates section 7401 or 7401b by delivering or distributing any other controlled substance listed in schedules 1 to 5 or gamma-butyrolactone to an individual


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(2) An individual 18 years of age or over who violates section 7401(2)(a)(iv) by delivering a controlled substance described in schedule 1 or 2 that is either a narcotic drug or described in section 7214(a)(iv) to another person on or within 1,000 feet of school property or a library shall be punished, subject to subsection (5), by a term of imprisonment of not less than 2 years or more than 3 times that authorized by section 7401(2)(a)(iv) and, in addition, may be punished by a fine of not more than 3 times that authorized by section 7401(2)(a)(iv).

(3) An individual 18 years of age or over who violates section 7401(2)(a)(iv) by possessing with intent to deliver to another person on or within 1,000 feet of school property or a library a controlled substance described in schedule 1 or 2 that is either a narcotic drug or described in section 7214(a)(iv) shall be punished, subject to subsection (5), by a term of imprisonment of not less than 2 years or more than twice that authorized by section 7401(2)(a)(iv) and, in addition, may be punished by a fine of not more than 3 times that authorized by section 7401(2)(a)(iv).

(4) An individual 18 years of age or over who violates section 7401b or 7403(2)(a)(v), (b), (c), or (d) by possessing gamma-butyrolactone or a controlled substance on or within 1,000 feet of school property or a library shall be punished by a term of imprisonment or a fine, or both, of not more than twice that authorized by section 7401b or 7403(2)(a)(v), (b), (c), or (d).


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(5) The court may depart from the minimum term of imprisonment authorized under subsection (2) or (3) if the court finds on the record that there are substantial and compelling reasons to do so.

(6) An individual 18 years of age or over who violates section 7401 by manufacturing methamphetamine as that term is described in section 7214(c)(ii) on or within 1,000 feet of school property or a library shall be punished by a term of imprisonment or a fine, or both, of not more than twice that authorized by section 7401(2)(b)(i).

(7) A person who distributes marihuana without remuneration and not to further commercial distribution and who does not violate subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both, unless the distribution is in accordance with the federal law or the law of this state.

(7) (8) As used in this section:

(a) "Library" means a library that is established by the state; a county, city, township, village, school district, or other local unit of government or authority or combination of local units of government and authorities; a community college district; a college or university; or any private library open to the public.

(b) "School property" means a building, playing field, or property used for school purposes to impart instruction to children in grades kindergarten through to 12, when provided by a public, private, denominational, or parochial school, except those buildings used primarily for adult education or college extension courses.

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section, the record of proceedings during the period of deferral shall must be closed to public inspection.

(3) Unless the court enters a judgment of guilt under this section, the department of state police shall retain a nonpublic record of the arrest, court proceedings, and disposition of the criminal charge under this section. However, the nonpublic record shall must be open to the following individuals and entities for the purposes noted:

(a) The courts of this state, law enforcement personnel, the department of corrections, and prosecuting attorneys for use only in the performance of their duties or to determine whether an employee of the court, law enforcement agency, department of corrections, or prosecutor's office has violated his or her conditions of employment or whether an applicant meets criteria for employment with the court, law enforcement agency, department of corrections, or prosecutor's office.

(b) The courts of this state, law enforcement personnel, and prosecuting attorneys for the purpose of showing either of the following:

(i) That a defendant has already once availed himself or herself of this section.

(ii) Determining whether the defendant in a criminal action is eligible for discharge and dismissal of proceedings by a drug treatment court under section 1076 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1076.

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(d) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards created in section 3 of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.603, as follows:

(i) The court placed the individual on probation after March 25, 2002.

(ii) If, at the time of the request, the individual is seeking licensure as a law enforcement officer under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615, the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards may use the record to determine whether the individual meets the requirements for licensure as provided in that act.

(iii) If the individual is licensed or certified as a law enforcement officer under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615, the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards may use the record to determine whether the license or certificate may be revoked as provided in that act.

(iv) If the individual is seeking admission to a law enforcement training academy, the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards may use the record to determine whether the individual meets the requirements for admission to the academy as provided in the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615.

(v) If the individual is seeking a waiver from the law enforcement officer minimum standards regarding training requirements, the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards may use the record to determine whether the individual meets the requirements for the waiver as provided in the Michigan commission


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on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615.

(4) For purposes of this section, a person subjected to a civil fine for a first violation of section 7341(4) shall is not be considered to have previously been convicted of an offense under this article.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6), if an individual is convicted of a violation of this article, other than a violation of section 7401(2)(a)(i) to (iv) or section 7403(2)(a)(i) to (iv), the court as part of the sentence, during the period of confinement or the period of probation, or both, may require the individual to attend a course of instruction or rehabilitation program approved by the department on the medical, psychological, and social effects of the misuse of drugs. The court may order the individual to pay a fee, as approved by the director, for the instruction or program. Failure to complete the instruction or program is a violation of the terms of probation.

(6) If an individual is convicted of a second violation of section 7341(4), before imposing sentence under subsection (1), the court shall order the person to undergo screening and assessment by a person or agency designated by the office of substance abuse services, to determine whether the person is likely to benefit from rehabilitative services, including alcohol or drug education and alcohol or drug treatment programs. As part of the sentence imposed under subsection (1), the court may order the person to participate in and successfully complete 1 or more appropriate rehabilitative programs. The person shall pay for the costs of the screening, assessment, and rehabilitative services. Failure to complete a program is a violation of the terms of the probation.


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Sec. 7413. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) an individual convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this article may be imprisoned for a term not more than twice the term otherwise authorized or fined an amount not more than twice that otherwise authorized, or both.

(2) An individual convicted of a second or subsequent offense under section 7410(2) or (3) must be punished, subject to subsection (3), by a term of imprisonment of not less than 5 years nor more than twice that authorized under section 7410(2) or (3) and, in addition, may be punished by a fine of not more than 3 times that authorized by section 7410(2) or (3); and is not eligible for probation or suspension of sentence during the term of imprisonment.

(3) The court may depart from the minimum term of imprisonment authorized under subsection (2) if the court finds on the record that there are substantial and compelling reasons to do so.

(4) For purposes of subsection (1), an offense is considered a second or subsequent offense, if, before conviction of the offense, the offender has at any time been convicted under this article or under any statute of the United States or of any state relating to a narcotic drug, marihuana, depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic drug.

Sec. 7416. (1) A person 17 years of age or over who recruits, induces, solicits, or coerces a minor less than 17 years of age to commit or attempt to commit any act that would be a felony under this part if committed by an adult is guilty of a felony and may be punished by a fine of not more than the fine authorized by this part for an adult who commits such an act, and shall be punished, subject to subsection (3), as follows:


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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), by imprisonment for not less than 1/2 of the maximum term of imprisonment authorized by this part for an adult who commits such an act and not more than the maximum term of imprisonment authorized by this part for an adult who commits such an act.

(b) If the act to be committed or attempted by the minor is a violation of section 7401(2)(a)(i), by imprisonment for life.

(2) A person subject to a sentence under subsection (1) shall is not be subject to a delayed sentence or a suspended sentence and shall is not be eligible for probation.

(3) The court may depart from a minimum term of imprisonment authorized under subsection (1)(a) or (b) if the court finds on the record that there are substantial and compelling reasons to do so.

(4) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to an act that is a violation of section 7401(2)(d) and that involves the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver of marihuana. This section applies whether or not the person 17 years of age or older knew or had reason to know the age of the minor less than 17 years of age.

Sec. 8109. (1) A person shall not manufacture, distribute, prescribe, or dispense pharmaceutical-grade cannabis without first obtaining a license to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, or dispense a controlled substance under article 7.

(2) A license issued under article 7 to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, or dispense pharmaceutical-grade cannabis and the conduct of a person licensed to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, or dispense pharmaceutical-grade cannabis under that license is subject to the additional requirements of this article.

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conduct permitted under the Michigan medical marihuana act.

Sec. 8111. (1) Beginning on the effective date of this article, the director may charge a reasonable fee for licensing, registration, inspection, testing, investigation, or other activity or service provided by the department under this article. The fee authorized under this subsection is in addition to any fee authorized under article 7. All fees permitted under this section shall must be delivered to the state treasurer on a monthly basis for deposit in the pharmaceutical-grade cannabis fund.

(2) Before collecting a fee under this article, the department shall develop and publish a comprehensive schedule of fees. The schedule shall must include a description of each activity or service and the maximum fee charged for that activity or service. The department shall include a statement of the rationale used in determining the fees contained in the schedule. The department shall revise the fee schedule from time to time so that the amount of fees collected under this article does not exceed the amount necessary to fund the duties of the department under this article.

Sec. 8154. (1) Each prescription for pharmaceutical-grade cannabis shall must contain all of the following information:

(a) The date the prescription is written.

(b) The date the prescription is filled.

(c) The dosage and instructions for use, which shall must include the percentage of total THC and the percentage of total CBD. A prescription for pharmaceutical-grade cannabis shall must not allow the individual to whom the prescription is issued to obtain more than 2.5 ounces of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. Pharmaceutical-grade cannabis must be kept only in the original packaging or container provided by the manufacturer or by the


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dispensing pharmacy.

(d) The name, address, and federal drug enforcement administration number of the dispensing pharmacy and the initials of the pharmacist who fills the prescription.

(e) The name, address, and date of birth of the eligible patient for whom the pharmaceutical-grade cannabis is prescribed.

(f) The product brand name, if a brand name is specified by the prescriber.

(2) The department shall require the use of the electronic system established under section 7333a for monitoring pharmaceutical-grade cannabis dispensed under this section as a schedule 2 controlled substance.

(2) (3) The director shall permit access to information submitted to the department under this article only to the following individuals and as provided in this article:

(a) Employees and agents of the department authorized by the director of the department.

(b) Employees of state, county, and other local law enforcement entities authorized by the administrator as defined in article 7 for the purpose of cooperating and assisting a governmental agency that is responsible for the enforcement of laws relating to controlled substances or a prescribing physician or pharmacy concerning an individual suspected of attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

(b) (c) A person with whom the department has contracted under subsection (8).(7).

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authorized by the director. However, subject to subsection (5) (4) and section 8153, information shall must be released for statistical purposes only.

(4) (5) The system for retrieval of information submitted to the department under this section shall must be designed in all respects so as to preclude improper access to information.

(5) (6) Except as otherwise provided in this part, information submitted to the department under this section shall must be used only for bona fide drug-related criminal investigatory or evidentiary purposes or for investigatory or evidentiary purposes in connection with the functions of 1 or more of the licensing boards created in article 15.

(6) (7) The identity of an individual eligible patient that is submitted to the department under this section shall must be removed from the system for retrieval of the information described in this section and shall must be destroyed and rendered irretrievable not later than the end of the calendar year following the year in which the information was submitted to the department. However, an individual eligible patient identity that is necessary for use in a specific ongoing investigation conducted in accordance with this act may be retained in the system until the end of the year in which the necessity for retention of the identity ends.

(7) (8) The department may enter into contractual agreements for the administration of this section.

Sec. 8501. (1) The department shall enforce this article and the applicable provisions of article 7 and shall conduct at least 1 inspection of each pharmaceutical-grade cannabis licensed facility during the term of its license to ensure compliance with the requirements of this article. and article 7.


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(2) Upon a finding that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the department may issue an order to suspend the license of a pharmaceutical-grade cannabis licensed facility without notice or hearing. The order shall must recite the existence of the emergency and the facts supporting a determination of the need to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Notwithstanding this act or the administrative procedures act of 1969, the order shall be is effective immediately. A person to whom the order is directed shall comply immediately but, on application to the department, shall must be afforded a hearing within 15 days. On the basis of the hearing, the order of summary suspension shall must be continued, modified, or dissolved not later than 30 days after the hearing.

Sec. 8503. (1) In addition to any other penalties prescribed or remedies provided in this article , article 7, and article 15, the department may, on its own motion or on receipt of a complaint, and after an investigation and a hearing before an administrative law judge at which the pharmaceutical-grade cannabis licensed facility licensee is afforded an opportunity to be heard, suspend or revoke a facility license issued under this article. The department may suspend or revoke a license for any violation by the licensee, a board member, an agent, or an employee of the licensed facility or of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of the license issued by the department. The department may administer oaths and issue subpoenas to require the presence of persons and the production of papers, books, and records necessary to the determination of any hearing that the department is authorized to conduct.

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revocation, as well as any required notice of a hearing, by mailing the same in writing to the licensed facility at the address contained in the license. If a license is suspended or revoked, no the department shall not return to the licensee any part of the fees paid for the license under this article. or under article 7 shall be returned to the licensee. The department may summarily suspend a license without notice pending any prosecution, investigation, or public hearing.

Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.

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