Sec. 2.
It is the intent of the legislature to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state by recognizing the negative impact of persons who engage in planned, organized, and methodical theft of retail merchandise for resale in unregulated retail commerce, including, but not limited to, medications, infant formula, and pharmaceutical items; the potential use of the proceeds of the sale of that merchandise to support other crimes and criminal enterprises and the nature, extent, and impact of those activities upon commerce and public safety; and to take appropriate actions to prevent and punish those who engage in those activities.
History: 2012, Act 455, Eff. Mar. 31, 2013
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 752 - Crimes and Offenses
Act 455 of 2012 - Organized Retail Crime Act (752.1081 - 752.1087)
Section 752.1081 - Short Title.
Section 752.1082 - Legislative Intent.
Section 752.1083 - Definitions.
Section 752.1085 - Violation Arising Out of Same Criminal Transaction.