Michigan § 338.1708 - Activities requiring license.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.1708 — Activities requiring license., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 338.1708. Activities requiring license.
A person, including city, county or state employees, shall not use or attempt to use any instrumentation or mechanical device for the purpose of detecting deception, verifying truthfulness or reporting a diagnostic opinion regarding either of these; purport to detect deception or verify truthfulness through instrumentation or mechanical devices; advertise or represent that he can or does offer the service of detecting deception, verifying truthfulness or reporting a diagnostic opinion regarding an individual's deception or truthfulness through instrumentation or mechanical devices; attempt to hold himself out as a polygraph examiner or refer to himself by any terminology which would indicate or convey the impression that he can or does purport to detect deception or verify truthfulness through instrumentation; or use any of the technical descriptive terminology peculiar to, or interchangeable with, the administration of polygraph examinations, the interpretation thereof or the detection of deception and the verification of truthfulness resulting therefrom without first securing a license as provided in this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 338.1708
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.1708 cover?
Section 338.1708 ("Activities requiring license.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 338.1708?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.1708" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Michigan official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Michigan attorney.
How does Michigan § 338.1708 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Michigan can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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