Michigan § 390.1740 - Rights of postsecondary educational institution and student athletes.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 390.1740 — Rights of postsecondary educational institution and student athletes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 390.1740. Rights of postsecondary educational institution and student athletes.
(1) This act does not require a postsecondary educational institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics to identify, create, facilitate, negotiate, or otherwise enable opportunities for a student to earn compensation for the student's use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights.
(2) This act does not establish or bestow the right of a student to use the name, trademarks, services marks, logos, symbols, or any other intellectual property, whether registered or not, of a postsecondary educational institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics, in furtherance of the student's opportunities to earn compensation for the student's use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights.
(3) This act does not limit the right of a postsecondary educational institution to establish and enforce any of the following:
(a) Academic standards, requirements, regulations, or obligations for its students.
(b) Team rules of conduct or other rules of conduct.
(c) Standards or policies regarding the governance or operation of or participation in intercollegiate varsity athletics.
(d) Disciplinary rules and standards generally applicable to all students of the postsecondary educational institution.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 390.1740
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 390.1740 cover?
Section 390.1740 ("Rights of postsecondary educational institution and student athletes.") 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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