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:
(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 not be subject to a delayed sentence or a suspended sentence and shall 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.
History: Add. 1988, Act 17, Eff. June 1, 1988 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 95, Eff. Aug. 1, 1995 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 7 - Controlled Substances (333.7101...333.7545)
368-1978-7-74 - Part 74 Offenses and Penalties (333.7401...333.7461)
Section 333.7405 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Penalties.
Section 333.7406 - Violation of MCL 333.7405; Penalty.
Section 333.7407 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Felony; Penalty.
Section 333.7408 - Penalty Cumulative.
Section 333.7408a - Licensing Sanctions.
Section 333.7413 - Conviction of Second or Subsequent Violation; Penalty.
Section 333.7421 - Opioid-Related Overdose Fatalities; Report.
Section 333.7423 - Compliance With MCL 333.21418 Not a Violation of Article.
Section 333.7451 - “Drug Paraphernalia” Defined.
Section 333.7453 - Sale of Drug Paraphernalia Prohibited; Notice; Compliance.
Section 333.7455 - Violation of MCL 333.7453 as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 333.7457 - Applicability of MCL 333.7451 to 333.7455.
Section 333.7459 - Action for Declaratory Judgment; Defendant.
Section 333.7461 - Declaratory Judgment as Complete Defense.