Michigan § 750.482 - Neglecting or refusing to pay over moneys collected; penalty.
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§ 750.482. Neglecting or refusing to pay over moneys collected; penalty.
Any officer who shall collect or receive any moneys on account of any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or recognizance, and shall neglect or refuse to pay over the same according to law, or shall appropriate or dispose of the same to his or her own use, or in any manner not authorized by law, 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
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.482 cover?
Section 750.482 ("Neglecting or refusing to pay over moneys collected; 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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