Michigan § 400.605 - Conditions or operation of institution or facility; false statement or false representation of material fact to qualify for certification or recertification; felony; penalty.

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§ 400.605. Conditions or operation of institution or facility; false statement or false representation of material fact to qualify for certification or recertification; felony; penalty.

Sec. 5.(1)

A person shall not knowingly and wilfully make, or induce or seek to induce the making of, a false statement or false representation of a material fact with respect to the conditions or operation of an institution or facility in order that the institution or facility may qualify, upon initial certification or upon recertification, as a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or home health agency.

(2)

A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years, or by a fine of not more than $30,000.00, or both.

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

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 400.605 cover?

Section 400.605 ("Conditions or operation of institution or facility; false statement or false representation of material fact to qualify for certification or recertification; felony; 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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