Michigan § 333.5879 - Unlawful conduct; misdemeanor.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.5879 — Unlawful conduct; misdemeanor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 333.5879. Unlawful conduct; misdemeanor.
(1) A person who wilfully makes a false statement or wilfully gives false information for the purpose of securing aid under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) An official of a hospital or a physician or dentist who bills this state for the care of a child or youth with special health care needs in accordance with the fee schedules established under this part and who also attempts to force a parent, relative, or guardian of the child to pay an additional sum for the care is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 333.5879 ("Unlawful conduct; misdemeanor.") 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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