Michigan § 482.49 - Bills; inducing carrier to issue when goods have not been received, penalty.
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§ 482.49. Bills; inducing carrier to issue when goods have not been received, penalty.
Any person who with intent to defraud secures the issue by a carrier of a bill, knowing that at the time of such issue any or all of the goods described in such bill as received for transportation have not been received by such carrier, or an agent of such carrier or a connecting carrier, or are not under the carrier's control, by inducing an officer, agent or servant of such carrier falsely to believe that such goods have been received by such carrier, or are under its control, shall be guilty of a crime, and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or by a fine not exceeding 5,000 dollars, or by both.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 482.49
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 482.49 cover?
Section 482.49 ("Bills; inducing carrier to issue when goods have not been received, penalty.") 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 § 482.49?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 482.49" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 482.49 apply to my situation?
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