Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 27 of 1994 - Drug Dealer Liability Act (691.1601 - 691.1619)
Section 691.1604 - Definitions; M to S.

Sec. 4.
(1) "Market area" means the area in which a person is presumed to have participated in illegal marketing of a market area controlled substance as described in section 9.
(2) "Market area controlled substance" means a specified controlled substance or marihuana.
(3) "Participate in illegal marketing" means doing any of the following in violation of state or federal law:
(a) Manufacturing or delivering, or attempting or conspiring to manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance.
(b) Possessing, or attempting or conspiring to possess, a controlled substance with the intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
(4) "Person" means an individual, governmental entity, sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, firm, trust, partnership, or incorporated or unincorporated association, existing under or authorized by the laws of this state, another state, or a foreign country.
(5) "Practitioner" means that term as defined in section 7109 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.7109 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(6) "Specified controlled substance" means a controlled substance described in section 7212(1)(b) or section 7214(a)(iv) or (c)(ii) of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.7212 and 333.7214 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History: 1994, Act 27, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 691 - Judiciary

Act 27 of 1994 - Drug Dealer Liability Act (691.1601 - 691.1619)

Section 691.1601 - Short Title; Purpose of Act.

Section 691.1602 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.

Section 691.1603 - Definitions; C to L.

Section 691.1604 - Definitions; M to S.

Section 691.1605 - Action Against Participant in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substances; Person Injured by Individual Abuser; Presumption.

Section 691.1606 - Action Against Participant in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substance; Recovery of Damages by Individual Abuser; Conditions.

Section 691.1607 - Action Against Participant in Illegal Marketing of Market Area Controlled Substance; Person Injured by Individual Abuser; Burden of Proof; Presumption.

Section 691.1608 - Proof of Participation in Illegal Marketing of Market Area Controlled Substance; “Market Area” Explained.

Section 691.1609 - Participation in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substance; Presumptions.

Section 691.1610 - Recovery of Damages, Attorney Fees, and Costs; Payment by Third Party.

Section 691.1611 - Writ of Attachment; Affidavit; Hearing; Eligibility to Exempt Property; Judgment Not Subject to Discharge Under Bankruptcy Law; Use of Seized Asset to Satisfy Judgment.

Section 691.1612 - Cause of Action; Accrual; Tolling of Statute of Limitations.

Section 691.1613 - Representation by Prosecuting Attorney; Stay of Action; Actions Against Law Enforcement Officer, Agency, or Certain Persons Prohibited.

Section 691.1619 - Effective Date; Applicability of Act to Action Arising on and After April 1, 1994; Other Actions Not Precluded.