Michigan § 28.293 - False representation of information; violation as felony; additional violations; penalty; cancellation or return.
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§ 28.293. False representation of information; violation as felony; additional violations; penalty; cancellation or return.
(1) A person who falsely represents information upon application for an official state personal identification card is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 year but not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not less than $500.00 but not more than $5,000.00, or both.
(2) A person who is convicted of a second violation of this section is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 2 years or more than 7 years, or by a fine of not less than $1,500.00 or more than $7,000.00, or both.
(3) A person who is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of this section is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 5 years or more than 15 years, or by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $15,000.00, or both.
(4) The department may cancel the official state personal identification card of a person who violates this section. The person shall return his or her official state personal identification card upon the request or order of the department.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 28.293
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 28.293 cover?
Section 28.293 ("False representation of information; violation as felony; additional violations; penalty; cancellation or return.") 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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