Sec. 235b.
(1) A person who verbally, through the use of an electronic device or system, or through other means intentionally threatens to use a firearm, explosive, or other dangerous weapon to commit an act of violence against any students or school employees on school grounds or school property if the threat can be reasonably interpreted to be harmful or adverse to human life, or dangerous to human life as that term is defined in section 543b, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) and who in the course of violating subsection (1) had the specific intent to carry out the threat, or had undertaken an overt act toward carrying out the threat, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $20,000.00, or both.
(3) This section does not prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law arising out of the same transaction as the violation of this section.
(4) As used in this section:
(a) "Dangerous weapon" means a knife, stabbing instrument, brass knuckles, blackjack, club, or other object specifically designed or customarily carried or possessed for use as a weapon.
(b) "School" means that term as defined in section 237a.
(c) "School property" means that term as defined in section 237a.
History: Add. 2018, Act 532, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a)
Section 750.222 - Definitions.
Section 750.222a - “Double-Edged, Nonfolding Stabbing Instrument” Defined.
Section 750.223 - Selling Firearms and Ammunition; Violations; Penalties; “Licensed Dealer” Defined.
Section 750.224d - Self-Defense Spray or Foam Device.
Section 750.225 - Repealed. 1993, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Nov. 29, 1993.
Section 750.226a - Repealed. 2017, Act 96, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.227 - Concealed Weapons; Carrying; Penalty.
Section 750.227a - Pistols; Unlawful Possession by Licensee.
Section 750.229 - Pistols Accepted in Pawn, by Second-Hand Dealer or Junk Dealer.
Section 750.230 - Firearms; Altering, Removing, or Obliterating Marks of Identity; Presumption.
Section 750.231a - Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); "Antique Firearm" Defined.
Section 750.231b - Sale and Safety Inspection; Persons Exempt.
Section 750.232 - Repealed. 2017, Act 95, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.234e - Brandishing Firearm in Public; Applicability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 750.235a - Parent of Minor Guilty of Misdemeanor; Conditions; Penalty; Defense; Definitions.
Section 750.236 - Spring Gun, Trap or Device; Setting.
Section 750.236a - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Acts; Definitions.
Section 750.236b - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Conduct; Definitions.
Section 750.236c - Violation of MCL 750.236a or 750.236b; Penalty; Forfeiture.
Section 750.238 - Search Warrant.
Section 750.239 - Forfeiture of Weapons; Disposal; Immunity From Civil Liability.