Michigan § 338.844 - Record of business transaction and reports; retention.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.844 — Record of business transaction and reports; retention., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 338.844. Record of business transaction and reports; retention.
(1) Each person, partnership, firm, company, limited liability company, or corporation licensed and operating under this act shall make a complete written record of the business transactions and reports made in connection with the operation of the agency.
(2) A professional investigator agency that receives or generates a written or electronic report shall keep the report on file in the office of the professional investigator for at least 2 years unless the file is returned to the client or agent.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.844 cover?
Section 338.844 ("Record of business transaction and reports; retention.") 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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