Michigan § 390.1735 - Prohibition on the interference or prevention of professional representation or full participation in intercollegiate athletics.
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§ 390.1735. Prohibition on the interference or prevention of professional representation or full participation in intercollegiate athletics.
(1) A postsecondary educational institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics shall not interfere with or prevent a student from fully participating in intercollegiate athletics based upon the student obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters regarding the student's opportunities to earn compensation for the student's use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights, including, but not limited to, representation provided by an athlete agent or financial advisor, or legal representation provided by an attorney.
(2) An athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics, including, but not limited to, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, shall not prevent a postsecondary educational institution from fully participating in intercollegiate athletics without penalty as a result of a student obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters regarding the student's opportunities to earn compensation for the student's use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights, including, but not limited to, representation provided by an athlete agent or financial advisor, or legal representation by an attorney.
(3) For purposes of this section, professional representation by an athlete agent, financial advisor, or attorney must be provided by persons licensed in this state, as applicable.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 390.1735 cover?
Section 390.1735 ("Prohibition on the interference or prevention of professional representation or full participation in intercollegiate athletics.") 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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