Michigan § 400.21 - Refusal of access or information to social welfare commission; misdemeanor.
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§ 400.21. Refusal of access or information to social welfare commission; misdemeanor.
Any officer, superintendent or employe of any institution, home, hospital, or other facility subject to inspection under the provisions of this act, who shall refuse to admit any member of the commission, or any duly authorized agent of the state department, acting within the scope of his authority, for the purpose of inspection, or who shall refuse or neglect to furnish any information required by the commission, or said duly authorized agent, acting within the scope of his authority, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in the laws of this state.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 400.21 cover?
Section 400.21 ("Refusal of access or information to social welfare commission; misdemeanor.") 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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