Michigan § 393.508b - Qualified interpreter; misrepresentation as misdemeanor; violation of MCL 393.503a; fine; effective date of subsection (3).
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§ 393.508b. Qualified interpreter; misrepresentation as misdemeanor; violation of MCL 393.503a; fine; effective date of subsection (3).
(1) A person who knows that he or she does not meet the definition of qualified interpreter under this act and misrepresents himself or herself as a qualified interpreter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $1,000.00, or both.
(2) An individual who applies to become certified as a qualified interpreter through the state by the division or a qualified interpreter certified through the state by the division who violates this act is subject to 1 or more of the following actions by the division:
(a) Rejection of his or her application for certification as a qualified interpreter under this act.
(b) Revocation, suspension, or limitation of his or her certification as a qualified interpreter under this act.
(3) An appointing authority that willfully violates section 3a is subject to a civil fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $10,000.00.
(4) Subsection (3) becomes effective on the effective date of the rules promulgated under this pursuant to section 8a.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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