Michigan § 38.2601 - False statement or violation as misdemeanor; penalty.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.2601 — False statement or violation as misdemeanor; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38.2601. False statement or violation as misdemeanor; penalty.

Sec. 601.

A person who, with intent to deceive, makes a false statement in a report or record required under this retirement system, or who, with intent to deceive, violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.2601 cover?

Section 38.2601 ("False statement or violation as misdemeanor; 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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