Michigan § 28.295a - Prohibited conduct; violation as felony; penalties.
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§ 28.295a. Prohibited conduct; violation as felony; penalties.
A person who makes a false representation or false certification to obtain personal information under this act, or who uses personal information for a purpose other than a permissible purpose identified in section 8 or 10, is guilty of a felony.
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.
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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 28.295a cover?
Section 28.295a ("Prohibited conduct; violation as felony; penalties.") 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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