Crimes: penalties; enhanced penalties for theft of cargo; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 356e.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Michigan’s penal code that lets judges add up to ten years of prison time when someone steals cargo. Prosecutors must note on the charging documents that they are seeking this enhanced penalty, and any extra time must be served consecutively with other sentences from the same incident. The definition of cargo includes commercial shipments but excludes direct‑to‑consumer goods.

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