Michigan § 750.200j - Additional unlawful acts; penalties.
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§ 750.200j. Additional unlawful acts; penalties.
A person shall not manufacture, deliver, possess, transport, place, use, or release for an unlawful purpose any of the following:
A chemical irritant or a chemical irritant device.
A smoke device.
An imitation harmful substance or device.
A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime as follows:
Except as provided in subdivisions (b) to (e), the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 750.200j
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.200j cover?
Section 750.200j ("Additional unlawful acts; penalties.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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