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This bill modifies Michigan's controlled substances law by updating penalties for manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances, with a specific focus on differentiating penalties based on the type and quantity of substances involved. The bill introduces more nuanced sentencing guidelines that distinguish between different types of opiates, particularly heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil, and their derivatives, with increasingly severe penalties for larger quantities. For example, possessing 1,000 grams or more of certain substances like heroin or fentanyl could now result in a life sentence or a fine up to $5,000,000, whereas previously the penalties were less specific. The bill also maintains penalties for other controlled substances in different schedules, such as schedule 3, 4, and 5 substances, and includes specific provisions for marijuana possession with graduated penalties based on quantity. Additionally, the bill provides some flexibility for individuals previously sentenced to lifetime probation, allowing potential discharge after serving five or more years. The amendments take effect 90 days after enactment, reflecting an effort to create more precise and proportional legal consequences for drug-related offenses.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0460