Michigan § 35.609 - Obtaining or giving grant by fraud; penalty.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 35.609 — Obtaining or giving grant by fraud; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35.609. Obtaining or giving grant by fraud; penalty.
Any person who shall knowingly, by fraudulent representations, obtain or allow to be obtained any payment or aid herein provided for shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not to exceed $500.00 or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 6 months, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 35.609 cover?
Section 35.609 ("Obtaining or giving grant by fraud; 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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