Revises sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals in Michigan.
This bill amends the Michigan sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals by adjusting the scoring for offenses involving weapons and dangerous substances. It specifies points for different scenarios, such as discharging a firearm at a person or using a harmful substance. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "chemical irritant" and "incendiary device." The changes will only take effect if another related bill, HB 4646, is enacted.
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