Michigan § 338.842 - Advertising; contents; discontinuing misleading advertising; notice.
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§ 338.842. Advertising; contents; discontinuing misleading advertising; notice.
(1) An advertisement by a licensee soliciting or advertising for business shall contain his or her name and address as they appear in the records of the department.
(2) A licensee shall, on notice from the department, discontinue any advertising or the use of any advertisement, seal, or card, that the department determines to be misleading to the public. Failure to comply with such an order is cause for suspension or revocation of the license.
(3) Unless licensed under this act, a person shall not advertise his or her business to be that of a professional investigator regardless of the name or title actually used.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.842 cover?
Section 338.842 ("Advertising; contents; discontinuing misleading advertising; notice.") 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.
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