Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7451 (2026)

“Drug paraphernalia” defined.

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE

Act 368 of 1978

333.7451 “Drug paraphernalia” defined.

Sec. 7451.

As used in sections 7453 to 7461 and section 7521, "drug paraphernalia" means any equipment, product, material, or combination of equipment, products, or materials, which is specifically designed for use in planting; propagating; cultivating; growing; harvesting; manufacturing; compounding; converting; producing; processing; preparing; testing; analyzing; packaging; repackaging; storing; containing; concealing; injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance; including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(a) An isomerization device specifically designed for use in increasing the potency of any species of plant which plant is a controlled substance.

(b) Testing equipment specifically designed for use in identifying or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of a controlled substance.

(d) A diluent or adulterant, including, but not limited to, quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose, and lactose, specifically designed for use with a controlled substance.

(e) A separation gin or sifter specifically designed for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining, marihuana.

(f) An object specifically designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marihuana, cocaine, hashish, or hashish oil into the human body.

(g) A kit specifically designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, or harvesting any species of plant which is a controlled substance or from which a controlled substance can be derived.

(h) A kit specifically designed for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, or preparing controlled substances.

(i) A device, commonly known as a cocaine kit, that is specifically designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body, and which consists of at least a razor blade and a mirror.

(j) A device, commonly known as a bullet, that is specifically designed to deliver a measured amount of controlled substances to the user.

(k) A device, commonly known as a snorter, that is specifically designed to carry a small amount of controlled substances to the user's nose.

(l) A device, commonly known as an automotive safe, that is specifically designed to carry and conceal a controlled substance in an automobile, including, but not limited to, a can used for brake fluid, oil, or carburetor cleaner which contains a compartment for carrying and concealing controlled substances.

(m) A spoon, with or without a chain attached, that has a small diameter bowl and that is specifically designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body.

History: Add. 1988, Act 139, Imd. Eff. June 3, 1988

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1991–2023 · leading case: People v. Mazur, 872 N.W.2d 201 (Mich. 2015).

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People v. Mazur, 872 N.W.2d 201 (Mich. 2015). · cites it 13× “In MCL 333.7451, the Public Health Code defines drug paraphernalia as any equipment, product, material, or combination of equipment, products, or materials, that is specifically designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing,…”

Gauthier v. Alpena Cnty. Prosecutor, 703 N.W.2d 818 (Mich. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 18× “Plaintiff appeals as of right a declaratory judgment in which the trial court declared that certain items offered for sale at plaintiffs business constitute “drug paraphernalia” under MCL 333.7451, and were sold or offered for sale in violation of MCL 333.”

People v. Stevens, 858 N.W.2d 98 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “A definition of drug paraphernalia is specifically provided in Article 7 at MCL 333.7451, and this definition makes plain that, while drug paraphernalia is not itself a controlled substance, certain acts related to drug paraphernalia have been criminalized because drug…”

Brang Inc v. Liquor Control Comm'n, 910 N.W.2d 309 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 3× “7453(1), and that the product be "specifically designed" for use in connection with a controlled substance, MCL 333.7451. No such precision is found in Rule 436.”

People of Michigan v. Jacob John Murphy (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “Relevant to defendant’s current appeal, the PSIR states defendant did not have an attorney present for his possession of drug paraphernalia conviction, MCL 333.7451; MCL 333.7452, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $150.”

People v. Stiff, 475 N.W.2d 59 (Mich. Ct. App. 1991). “MCL 333.7451 et seq.; MSA 14.15(7451) et seq.”

— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7451(a) — 1 case

Brang Inc v. Liquor Control Comm'n, 910 N.W.2d 309 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “7453(1), and that the product be "specifically designed" for use in connection with a controlled substance, MCL 333.7451. No such precision is found in Rule 436.”

— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7451(j) — 1 case

Gauthier v. Alpena Cnty. Prosecutor, 703 N.W.2d 818 (Mich. Ct. App. 2005). “Plaintiff appeals as of right a declaratory judgment in which the trial court declared that certain items offered for sale at plaintiffs business constitute “drug paraphernalia” under MCL 333.7451, and were sold or offered for sale in violation of MCL 333.”

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