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750.224a – Portable device or weapon directing electrical current, impulse, wave, or beam; sale or possession prohibited; exceptions; use of electro-muscular disruption technology; violation; penalty; verification of identity and possession of license; prohibited use; definitions | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's laws on portable weapons with electrical currents, including sale restrictions, exceptions for authorized personnel, and penalties for violations.

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750.224a – Portable device or weapon directing electrical current, impulse, wave, or beam; sale or possession prohibited; exceptions; use of electro-muscular disruption technology; violation; penalty; verification of identity and possession of license; prohibited use; definitions

Michigan Penal Code § 750.224a

Summary
Michigan law prohibits the sale and possession of portable devices or weapons that emit electrical currents, impulses, waves, or beams designed to incapacitate, injure, or kill, with certain exceptions. Authorized personnel such as law enforcement, corrections staff, security officers, and licensed private investigators may possess and use devices utilizing electro-muscular disruption technology while performing official duties. Violations can lead to penalties, but specific uses are permitted under regulated conditions.
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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's laws on portable weapons with electrical currents, including sale restrictions, exceptions for authorized personnel, and penalties for violations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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