Michigan § 451.2508 - Violations; penalties.
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§ 451.2508. Violations; penalties.
(1) A person that willfully violates this act or a rule adopted or order issued under this act, except section 504 or the notice filing requirements of section 302 or 405, or that willfully violates section 505 knowing the statement made to be false or misleading in a material respect, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $500,000.00 for each violation, or both. An individual convicted of violating a rule or order under this act may be fined, but shall not be imprisoned, if the individual did not have knowledge of the rule or order.
(2) The attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney may institute appropriate criminal proceedings under this act with or without a reference from the administrator.
(3) This act does not limit the power of this state to punish a person for conduct that constitutes a crime under other laws of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 451.2508
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 451.2508 cover?
Section 451.2508 ("Violations; penalties.") 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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