Michigan § 443.50 - Warehouse receipts; issuance for goods not received, penalty.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 443.50 — Warehouse receipts; issuance for goods not received, penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 443.50. Warehouse receipts; issuance for goods not received, penalty.
A warehouseman, or any officer, agent or servant of a warehouseman, who issues or aids in issuing a receipt knowing that the goods for which such receipt is issued have not been actually received by such warehouseman, or are not under his actual control at the time of issuing such receipt, 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 § 443.50
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 443.50 cover?
Section 443.50 ("Warehouse receipts; issuance for goods not 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.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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