Michigan § 259.189 - Chemical test; refusal; report.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.189 — Chemical test; refusal; report., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 259.189. Chemical test; refusal; report.
If a person refuses the lawful request of a peace officer to submit to a chemical test offered pursuant to section 187, a test shall not be given without a court order. A written report shall be forwarded by the peace officer to the federal aviation commission's general aviation district office having jurisdiction over the county in which the person refused to submit to the test. The report shall state that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe that the person committed a crime described in section 188, and that the person refused to submit to the test upon the request of the peace officer and was advised of the consequences of the refusal. The form of the report shall be prescribed and furnished by the Michigan aeronautics commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 259.189
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.189 cover?
Section 259.189 ("Chemical test; refusal; report.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 259.189?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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