Michigan § 484.1605 - Prohibited use of emergency 9-1-1 service; violation; penalty; exception.
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§ 484.1605. Prohibited use of emergency 9-1-1 service; violation; penalty; exception.
(1) A person shall not use an emergency 9-1-1 service authorized by this act for any reason other than to call for an emergency response service from a primary public safety answering point.
(2) A person who knowingly uses or attempts to use an emergency 9-1-1 service for a purpose other than authorized in subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 180 days or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
(3) A person who violates subsection (2) and has 1 or more prior convictions under this section is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(4) This section does not apply to a person who calls a public safety answering point to report a crime or seek assistance that is not an emergency unless the call is repeated after the person is told to call a different number.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 484.1605 cover?
Section 484.1605 ("Prohibited use of emergency 9-1-1 service; violation; penalty; exception.") 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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