Michigan § 482.48 - Bills; negotiation when goods not in carrier's possession, penalty.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 482.48 — Bills; negotiation when goods not in carrier's possession, penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 482.48. Bills; negotiation when goods not in carrier's possession, penalty.
Any person who with intent to deceive negotiates or transfers for value a bill knowing that any or all of the goods which by the terms of such bill appear to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill, are not in the possession or control of such carrier, or of a connecting carrier, without disclosing this fact, shall be guilty of a crime, and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or by a fine not exceeding 5,000 dollars, or by both.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 482.48
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 482.48 cover?
Section 482.48 ("Bills; negotiation when goods not in carrier's possession, 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 482.48?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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