Michigan § 750.301 - Accepting money or valuable thing contingent on uncertain event.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.301 — Accepting money or valuable thing contingent on uncertain event., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 750.301. Accepting money or valuable thing contingent on uncertain event.
Any person or his or her agent or employee who, directly or indirectly, takes, receives, or accepts from any person any money or valuable thing with the agreement, understanding or allegation that any money or valuable thing will be paid or delivered to any person where the payment or delivery is alleged to be or will be contingent upon the result of any race, contest, or game or upon the happening of any event not known by the parties to be certain, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 750.301
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.301 cover?
Section 750.301 ("Accepting money or valuable thing contingent on uncertain event.") 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 § 750.301?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.301" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 750.301 apply to my situation?
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