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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXV - Chapter XXXV False Personation (750.215...750.217h) › Section 750.217b - Representation as Public Utility Employee; Felony; “Public Utility” Defined.

750.217b Representation as public utility employee; felony; “public utility” defined.
Sec. 217b.
(1) An individual who is not employed by a public utility shall not inform another individual or represent to another individual by uniform, identification, or any other means that he or she is employed by that public utility with intent to do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Gain or attempt to gain entry to a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(b) Remain or attempt to remain in or upon a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(c) Commit or attempt to commit a crime.
(2) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(3) As used in this section, "public utility" means a utility that provides steam, gas, heat, electricity, water, cable television, telecommunications services, or pipeline services, whether privately, municipally, or cooperatively owned.
History:
Add. 1997, Act 159, Eff. Jan. 1, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXV - Chapter XXXV False Personation (750.215...750.217h) › Section 750.217d - False Representation as Registered or Licensed Health Professional; Intent; Violation as Felony; Penalty.

750.217d False representation as registered or licensed health professional; intent; violation as felony; penalty.
Sec. 217d.
An individual who is not a health professional licensed or registered under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, and who intentionally and falsely represents himself or herself to be a health professional licensed or registered under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, and provides a health care treatment, procedure, or service regulated under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, to another individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
History:
Add. 1999, Act 167, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXV - Chapter XXXV False Personation (750.215...750.217h) › Section 750.217e - False Identification as Employee of Family Independence Agency; Violation; Penalty.

750.217e False identification as employee of family independence agency; violation; penalty.
Sec. 217e.
(1) An individual who is not employed by the family independence agency shall not inform another individual or represent to another individual by identification or any other means that he or she is employed by the family independence agency with intent to do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Gain or attempt to gain entry to a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(b) Remain or attempt to remain in or upon a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(c) Gain or attempt to gain access to financial account information.
(d) Commit or attempt to commit a crime.
(e) Obtain or attempt to obtain information to which the individual is not entitled under section 7 of the child protection law, 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.627.
(f) Gain access or attempt to gain access to a person less than 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult. As used in this subdivision, "vulnerable adult" means an individual age 18 or older who, because of age, developmental disability, mental illness, or disability, whether or not determined by a court to be an incapacitated individual in need of protection, lacks the cognitive skills required to manage his or her property.
(2) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
History:
Add. 2001, Act 21, Eff. Sept. 1, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXV - Chapter XXXV False Personation (750.215...750.217h) › Section 750.217f - Unlawful Representation as Firefighter or Emergency Medical Service Personnel; Definitions; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Consecutive Sentences.

750.217f Unlawful representation as firefighter or emergency medical service personnel; definitions; violation as felony; penalty; consecutive sentences.
Sec. 217f.
(1) An individual who is not employed as a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel shall not inform another individual or represent to another individual by identification or any other means that he or she is employed in 1 of those capacities with intent to do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Perform the duties of a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel.
(b) Represent to another person that he or she is a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel for any unlawful purpose.
(c) Compel a person to do or refrain from doing any act against his or her will.
(d) Gain or attempt to gain entry to a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(e) Remain or attempt to remain in or upon a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(f) Gain or attempt to gain access to financial account information.
(g) Commit or attempt to commit a crime.
(h) Obtain or attempt to obtain information to which the individual is not entitled.
(i) Gain access or attempt to gain access to a person less than 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Emergency medical service personnel" means that term as defined in section 20904 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20904.
(b) "Vulnerable adult" means that term as defined in section 145m.
(3) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(4) A sentence imposed under subsection (3) may be ordered to be served consecutively to any term of imprisonment imposed for another violation arising from the same transaction.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 170, Eff. Jan. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXV - Chapter XXXV False Personation (750.215...750.217h) › Section 750.217g - Badge, Patch, or Uniform of Fire Department, Life Support Agency, or Medical First Response Service; Selling, Furnishing, Possessing, Wearing, Exhibiting, or Displaying Prohibited; Exceptions; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Definitions.

750.217g Badge, patch, or uniform of fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service; selling, furnishing, possessing, wearing, exhibiting, or displaying prohibited; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; definitions.
Sec. 217g.
(1) A person shall not sell, furnish, possess, wear, exhibit, display, or use the badge, patch, or uniform, or facsimile of the badge, patch, or uniform, of any organized fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service unless 1 or more of the following apply:
(a) The person receiving or possessing the badge, patch, uniform, or facsimile is authorized to receive or possess the badge, patch, uniform, or facsimile by the chief officer of the organized fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service.
(b) The person receiving or possessing the badge, patch, uniform, or facsimile is a member of the organized fire department or an employee of the life support agency or medical first response service.
(c) The badge is a retirement badge and is in the possession of the retired member of the organized fire department or retired employee of the life support agency or medical first response service.
(d) The badge, patch, or uniform is the badge, patch, or uniform of a deceased member of the organized fire department or deceased employee of the life support agency or medical first response service and is in the possession of his or her spouse, child, or next of kin.
(e) The person receiving, possessing, exhibiting, displaying, or using the badge, patch, uniform, or facsimile is a collector of badges, patches, uniforms, or facsimiles. A badge, patch, uniform, or facsimile possessed as part of a collection shall be in a container or display case when being transported.
(f) The person is in the theatrical profession and wears the badge, patch, uniform, or facsimile while actually engaged in that profession.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Facsimile" includes both an exact replica of an existing item and a close imitation of an existing item.
(b) "Life support agency" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
(c) "Medical first response service" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
(d) "Organized fire department" means that term as defined in section 1 of the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1.
History:
Add. 2006, Act 405, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXV - Chapter XXXV False Personation (750.215...750.217h) › Section 750.217h - Emblem, Insignia, Logo, Service Mark, or Other Identification; Wearing or Displaying Prohibited; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Definitions.

750.217h Emblem, insignia, logo, service mark, or other identification; wearing or displaying prohibited; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; definitions.
Sec. 217h.
(1) A person, other than a member of an organized fire department or an employee of a life support agency or medical first response service, shall not wear or display the emblem, insignia, logo, service mark, or other identification of any organized fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service, or a facsimile of any of those items, if either of the following applies:
(a) The person represents himself or herself to another person as being a member of that organized fire department or an employee of that life support agency or medical first response service.
(b) The wearing or display occurs in a manner that would lead a reasonable person to falsely believe that the organized fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service whose emblem, insignia, logo, service mark, or other identification or facsimile is being worn or displayed is promoting or endorsing a commercial service or product or a charitable endeavor.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Facsimile" includes both an exact replica of an existing item and a close imitation of an existing item.
(b) "Life support agency" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
(c) "Medical first response service" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
(d) "Organized fire department" means that term as defined in section 1 of the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1.
History:
Add. 2006, Act 405, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI False Pretenses and False Representation (750.218...750.221) › Section 750.219b - Repealed. 1967, Act 255, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.

750.219b Repealed. 1967, Act 255, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section prescribed notice of revocation of credit card number or device.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI False Pretenses and False Representation (750.218...750.221) › Section 750.219c - Repealed. 1996, Act 330, Eff. Apr. 1, 1997.

750.219c Repealed. 1996, Act 330, Eff. Apr. 1, 1997.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to use of telecommunication equipment with intent to avoid payment.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI False Pretenses and False Representation (750.218...750.221) › Section 750.220 - Property Valuation or Indebtedness; False Statements.

750.220 Property valuation or indebtedness; false statements.
Sec. 220.
Any person who willfully and knowingly makes any false statement in writing of his or her property valuation, real or personal, or both, or of his or her indebtedness, for the purpose of obtaining credit from any person, company, co-partnership, association, or corporation, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.220 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 85 of 1909, being CL 1915, § 15343; and CL 1929, § 16993.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI False Pretenses and False Representation (750.218...750.221) › Section 750.221 - False Representation as Blind, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing, or Person With Disability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

750.221 False representation as blind, deafblind, hard of hearing, or person with disability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 221.
A person shall not falsely represent himself or herself as blind, deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing or as a person who has a disability for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.221 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 132, Eff. Aug. 24, 2016
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 135 of 1917, being CL 1929, § 17102.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.222 - Definitions.

750.222 Definitions.
Sec. 222.
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Alcoholic liquor" means that term as defined in section 105 of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1105.
(b) "Barrel length" means the internal length of a firearm as measured from the face of the closed breech of the firearm when it is unloaded, to the forward face of the end of the barrel.
(c) "Brandish" means to point, wave about, or display in a threatening manner with the intent to induce fear in another person.
(d) "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue as those terms are defined in section 7104 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7104.
(e) "Firearm" means any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive.
(f) "Pistol" means a loaded or unloaded firearm that is 26 inches or less in length, or a loaded or unloaded firearm that by its construction and appearance conceals itself as a firearm.
(g) "Pneumatic gun" means that term as defined in section 1 of 1990 PA 319, MCL 123.1101.
(h) "Purchaser" means a person who receives a pistol from another person by purchase, gift, or loan.
(i) "Rifle" means a firearm designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger.
(j) "Seller" means a person who sells, furnishes, loans, or gives a pistol to another person.
(k) "Short-barreled rifle" means a rifle having 1 or more barrels less than 16 inches in length or a weapon made from a rifle, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise, if the weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches.
(l) "Short-barreled shotgun" means a shotgun having 1 or more barrels less than 18 inches in length or a weapon made from a shotgun, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise, if the weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches.
(m) "Shotgun" means a firearm designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single function of the trigger.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.222 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 564, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1978 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 135, Eff. Feb. 1, 2002 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 1, 2013 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 26, Eff. July 1, 2015 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 28, Eff. Aug. 10, 2015
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.222a - “Double-Edged, Nonfolding Stabbing Instrument” Defined.

750.222a “Double-edged, nonfolding stabbing instrument” defined.
Sec. 222a.
(1) As used in this chapter, "doubled-edged, nonfolding stabbing instrument" does not include a knife, tool, implement, arrowhead, or artifact manufactured from stone by means of conchoidal fracturing.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an item being transported in a vehicle, unless the item is in a container and inaccessible to the driver.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 343, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.223 - Selling Firearms and Ammunition; Violations; Penalties.

750.223 Selling firearms and ammunition; violations; penalties.
Sec. 223.
(1) A person who knowingly sells a firearm without complying with section 2 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.
(2) A person who knowingly sells a firearm more than 26 inches in length to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. A second or subsequent violation of this subsection is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this subsection that the person who sold the firearm asked to see and was shown a driver license or identification card issued by a state that identified the purchaser as being 18 years of age or older.
(3) A seller shall not sell a firearm or ammunition to a person if the seller knows that either of the following circumstances exists:
(a) The person is under indictment for a felony. As used in this subdivision, "felony" means a violation of a law of this state, or of another state, or of the United States that is punishable by imprisonment for 4 years or more.
(b) The person is prohibited under section 224f from possessing, using, transporting, selling, purchasing, carrying, shipping, receiving, or distributing a firearm.
(4) A person who violates subsection (3) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.223 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 221, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 1, 2013 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 18, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.224 - Weapons; Manufacture, Sale, or Possession as Felony; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Exceptions; "Muffler" or "Silencer" Defined.

750.224 Weapons; manufacture, sale, or possession as felony; violation as felony; penalty; exceptions; "muffler" or "silencer" defined.
Sec. 224.
(1) A person shall not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or possess any of the following:
(a) A machine gun or firearm that shoots or is designed to shoot automatically more than 1 shot without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.
(b) A muffler or silencer.
(c) A bomb or bombshell.
(d) A blackjack, slungshot, billy, metallic knuckles, sand club, sand bag, or bludgeon.
(e) A device, weapon, cartridge, container, or contrivance designed to render a person temporarily or permanently disabled by the ejection, release, or emission of a gas or other substance.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or a fine of not more than $2,500.00, or both.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a) A self-defense spray or foam device as defined in section 224d.
(b) A person manufacturing firearms, explosives, or munitions of war by virtue of a contract with a department of the government of the United States.
(c) A person licensed by the secretary of the treasury of the United States or the secretary's delegate to manufacture, sell, or possess a machine gun, or a device, weapon, cartridge, container, or contrivance described in subsection (1).
(4) As used in this chapter, "muffler" or "silencer" means 1 or more of the following:
(a) A device for muffling, silencing, or deadening the report of a firearm.
(b) A combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in assembling or fabricating a muffler or silencer.
(c) A part, designed or redesigned, and intended only for use in assembling or fabricating a muffler or silencer.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.224 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 175, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 564, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 346, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 33, Imd. Eff. June 10, 1991 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 401, Eff. Dec. 28, 2006
Constitutionality:
The Michigan supreme court held that the statute was not unconstitutionally vague as applied to the defendant in People v Lynch, 410 Mich 343; 301 NW2d 796 (1981).
Former Law:
See section 3 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16751; and Act 206 of 1929.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.224c - Armor Piercing Ammunition; Manufacture, Distribution, Sale, or Use Prohibited; Exceptions; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Definitions; Exemption of Projectile or Projectile Core; Rule.

750.224c Armor piercing ammunition; manufacture, distribution, sale, or use prohibited; exceptions; violation as felony; penalty; definitions; exemption of projectile or projectile core; rule.
Sec. 224c.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not manufacture, distribute, sell, or use armor piercing ammunition in this state. A person who willfully 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 $2,000.00, or both.
(2) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(a) A person who manufactures, distributes, sells, or uses armor piercing ammunition in this state, if that manufacture, distribution, sale, or use is not in violation of chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code.
(b) A licensed dealer who sells or distributes armor piercing ammunition in violation of this section if the licensed dealer is subject to license revocation under chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code for that sale or distribution.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Armor piercing ammunition" means a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a pistol and which is constructed entirely, excluding the presence of traces of other substances, of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, or beryllium copper. Armor piercing ammunition does not include any of the following:
(i) Shotgun shot that is required by federal law or by a law of this state to be used for hunting purposes.
(ii) A frangible projectile designed for target shooting.
(iii) A projectile that the director of the department of state police finds is primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes.
(iv) A projectile or projectile core that the director of the department of state police finds is intended to be used for industrial purposes.
(b) "Licensed dealer" means a person licensed under chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code to deal in firearms or ammunition.
(4) The director of the department of state police shall exempt a projectile or projectile core under subsection (3)(a)(iii) or (iv) if that projectile or projectile core is exempted under chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code. The director of state police shall exempt a projectile or projectile core under subsection (3)(a)(iii) or (iv) only by a rule promulgated in compliance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
Add. 1990, Act 318, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.225 - Repealed. 1993, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Nov. 29, 1993.

750.225 Repealed. 1993, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Nov. 29, 1993.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to printed matter selling or delivering firearms.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.226 - Firearm or Dangerous or Deadly Weapon or Instrument; Carrying With Unlawful Intent; Violation as Felony; Penalty.

750.226 Firearm or dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument; carrying with unlawful intent; violation as felony; penalty.
Sec. 226.
(1) A person shall not, with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person of another, go armed with a pistol or other firearm, or a pneumatic gun, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife having a blade over 3 inches in length, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $2,500.00.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.226 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 26, Eff. July 1, 2015
Former Law:
See section 4 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.226a - Repealed. 2017, Act 96, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.

750.226a Repealed. 2017, Act 96, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to unlawful possession of pocket knife opened by mechanical device.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.227 - Concealed Weapons; Carrying; Penalty.

750.227 Concealed weapons; carrying; penalty.
Sec. 227.
(1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person.
(2) A person shall not carry a pistol concealed on or about his or her person, or, whether concealed or otherwise, in a vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business, or on other land possessed by the person, without a license to carry the pistol as provided by law and if licensed, shall not carry the pistol in a place or manner inconsistent with any restrictions upon such license.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.227 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 206, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 8, Eff. July 1, 1986
Constitutionality:
The double jeopardy protection against multiple punishment for the same offense is a restriction on a court's ability to impose punishment in excess of that intended by the Legislature, not a limit on the Legislature's power to define crime and fix punishment. People v Sturgis, 427 Mich 392; 397 NW2d 783 (1986).
Former Law:
See section 5 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16753.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.227a - Pistols; Unlawful Possession by Licensee.

750.227a Pistols; unlawful possession by licensee.
Sec. 227a.
Any person licensed in accordance with law to carry a pistol because he is engaged in the business of protecting the person or property of another, except peace officers of the United States, the state or any subdivision of the state, railroad policemen appointed and commissioned under the provisions of Act No. 114 of the Public Acts of 1941, being sections 470.51 to 470.61 of the Compiled Laws of 1948 or those in the military service of the United States, who shall have a pistol in his possession while not actually engaged in the business of protecting the person or property of another, except in his dwelling house or on other land possessed by him, is guilty of a felony. This section shall not be construed to prohibit such person from carrying an unloaded pistol to or from his place of employment by the most direct route.
History:
Add. 1966, Act 100, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 49, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.227b - Carrying or Possessing Firearm When Committing or Attempting to Commit Felony; Carrying or Possessing Pneumatic Gun; Exception; “Law Enforcement Officer” Defined.

750.227b Carrying or possessing firearm when committing or attempting to commit felony; carrying or possessing pneumatic gun; exception; “law enforcement officer” defined.
Sec. 227b.
(1) A person who carries or has in his or her possession a firearm when he or she commits or attempts to commit a felony, except a violation of section 223, 227, 227a, or 230, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for 2 years. Upon a second conviction under this subsection, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for 5 years. Upon a third or subsequent conviction under this subsection, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for 10 years.
(2) A person who carries or has in his or her possession a pneumatic gun and uses that pneumatic gun in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit a felony, except a violation of section 223, 227, 227a, or 230, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for 2 years. Upon a second conviction under this subsection, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for 5 years. Upon a third or subsequent conviction under this subsection, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for 10 years.
(3) A term of imprisonment prescribed by this section is in addition to the sentence imposed for the conviction of the felony or the attempt to commit the felony and shall be served consecutively with and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction of the felony or attempt to commit the felony.
(4) A term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall not be suspended. The person subject to the sentence mandated by this section is not eligible for parole or probation during the mandatory term imposed under subsection (1) or (2).
(5) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer who is authorized to carry a firearm while in the official performance of his or her duties and who is in the performance of those duties. As used in this subsection, "law enforcement officer" means a person who is regularly employed as a member of a duly authorized police agency or other organization of the United States, this state, or a city, county, township, or village of this state and who is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the general criminal laws of this state.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 6, Eff. Jan. 1, 1977 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 26, Eff. July 1, 2015
Constitutionality:
The double jeopardy protection against multiple punishment for the same offense is a restriction on a court's ability to impose punishment in excess of that intended by the Legislature, not a limit on the Legislature's power to define crime and fix punishment. People v Sturgis, 427 Mich 392; 397 NW2d 783 (1986).
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.227c - Transporting or Possessing Loaded Firearm in or Upon Vehicle Propelled by Mechanical Means; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

750.227c Transporting or possessing loaded firearm in or upon vehicle propelled by mechanical means; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 227c.
(1) Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not transport or possess in or upon a sailboat or a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, or any other vehicle propelled by mechanical means either of the following:
(a) A firearm, other than a pistol, that is loaded.
(b) A pneumatic gun that is loaded and expels a metallic BB or metallic pellet greater than .177 caliber.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $2,500.00, or both.
History:
Add. 1981, Act 103, Eff. Mar. 31, 1982 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 26, Eff. July 1, 2015
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.227d - Transporting or Possessing Firearm in or Upon Motor Vehicle or Self-Propelled Vehicle Designed for Land Travel; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

750.227d Transporting or possessing firearm in or upon motor vehicle or self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 227d.
(1) Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not transport or possess in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel either of the following:
(a) A firearm, other than a pistol, unless the firearm is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:
(i) Taken down.
(ii) Enclosed in a case.
(iii) Carried in the trunk of the vehicle.
(iv) Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle.
(b) A pneumatic gun that expels a metallic BB or metallic pellet greater than .177 caliber unless the pneumatic gun is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:
(i) Taken down.
(ii) Enclosed in a case.
(iii) Carried in the trunk of the vehicle.
(iv) Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.
History:
Add. 1981, Act 103, Eff. Mar. 31, 1982 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 26, Eff. July 1, 2015
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.227f - Committing or Attempting to Commit Crime Involving Violent Act or Threat of Violent Act Against Another Person While Wearing Body Armor as Felony; Penalty; Consecutive Term of Imprisonment; Exception; Definitions.

750.227f Committing or attempting to commit crime involving violent act or threat of violent act against another person while wearing body armor as felony; penalty; consecutive term of imprisonment; exception; definitions.
Sec. 227f.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an individual who commits or attempts to commit a crime that involves a violent act or a threat of a violent act against another person while wearing body armor is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. A term of imprisonment imposed for violating this section may be served consecutively to any term of imprisonment imposed for the crime committed or attempted.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to either of the following:
(a) A peace officer of this state or another state, or of a local unit of government of this state or another state, or of the United States, performing his or her duties as a peace officer while on or off a scheduled work shift as a peace officer.
(b) A security officer performing his or her duties as a security officer while on a scheduled work shift as a security officer.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Body armor" means clothing or a device designed or intended to protect an individual's body or a portion of an individual's body from injury caused by a firearm.
(b) "Security officer" means an individual lawfully employed to physically protect another individual or to physically protect the property of another person.
History:
Add. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 163, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1996 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 226, Eff. Oct. 1, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.228 - Ownership of Pistol Greater Than 26 Inches in Length; Conditions; Election to Have Firearm Not Considered as Pistol.

750.228 Ownership of pistol greater than 26 inches in length; conditions; election to have firearm not considered as pistol.
Sec. 228.
(1) A person may lawfully own, possess, carry, or transport as a pistol a firearm greater than 26 inches in length if all of the following conditions apply:
(a) The person registered the firearm as a pistol under section 2 or 2a of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422 and 28.422a, before January 1, 2013.
(b) The person who registered the firearm as described in subdivision (a) has maintained registration of the firearm since January 1, 2013 without lapse.
(c) The person possesses a copy of the license or record issued to him or her under section 2 or 2a of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422 and 28.422a.
(2) A person who satisfies all of the conditions listed under subsection (1) nevertheless may elect to have the firearm not be considered to be a pistol. A person who makes the election under this subsection shall notify the department of state police of the election in a manner prescribed by that department.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 1, 2013
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 750.228, which pertained to penalties to have pistol inspected, was repealed by Act 196 of 2008, Eff. Jan. 7, 2009.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.229 - Pistols Accepted in Pawn, by Second-Hand Dealer or Junk Dealer.

750.229 Pistols accepted in pawn, by second-hand dealer or junk dealer.
Sec. 229.
Any pawnbroker who shall accept a pistol in pawn, or any second-hand or junk dealer, as defined in Act No. 350 of the Public Acts of 1917, who shall accept a pistol and offer or display the same for resale, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1945, Act 236, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 750.229
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of Act 350 of 1917, referred to in this section, see MCL 445.401 et seq.
Former Law:
See section 10 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16759.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.230 - Firearms; Altering, Removing, or Obliterating Marks of Identity; Presumption.

750.230 Firearms; altering, removing, or obliterating marks of identity; presumption.
Sec. 230.
A person who shall wilfully alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identity of a pistol or other firearm, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or fine of not more than $1,000.00. Possession of a firearm upon which the number shall have been altered, removed, or obliterated, other than an antique firearm as defined by section 231a(2)(a) or (b), shall be presumptive evidence that the possessor has altered, removed, or obliterated the same.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.230 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1976
Constitutionality:
The statutory presumption contained in this section is unconstitutional. People v Moore, 402 Mich 538; 266 NW2d 145 (1978).
Former Law:
See section 11 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16760.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.231a - Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); "Antique Firearm" Defined.

750.231a Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); "antique firearm" defined.
Sec. 231a.
(1) Subsection (2) of section 227 does not apply to any of the following:
(a) To a person holding a valid license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by his or her state of residence except where the pistol is carried in nonconformance with a restriction appearing on the license.
(b) To the regular and ordinary transportation of pistols as merchandise by an authorized agent of a person licensed to manufacture firearms.
(c) To a person carrying an antique firearm, completely unloaded in a closed case or container designed for the storage of firearms in the trunk of a vehicle.
(d) To a person while transporting a pistol for a lawful purpose that is licensed by the owner or occupant of the motor vehicle in compliance with section 2 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, and the pistol is unloaded in a closed case designed for the storage of firearms in the trunk of the vehicle.
(e) To a person while transporting a pistol for a lawful purpose that is licensed by the owner or occupant of the motor vehicle in compliance with section 2 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, and the pistol is unloaded in a closed case designed for the storage of firearms in a vehicle that does not have a trunk and is not readily accessible to the occupants of the vehicle.
(2) As used in this section, "antique firearm" means either of the following:
(i) A firearm not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional center fire ignition with fixed ammunition and manufactured in or before 1898, including a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system or replica of such a firearm, whether actually manufactured before or after 1898.
(ii) A firearm using fixed ammunition manufactured in or before 1898, for which ammunition is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
History:
Add. 1964, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 191, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1974 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 280, Imd. Eff. July 6, 1978 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 82, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 2002 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 196, Eff. Jan. 7, 2009 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 427, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.231b - Sale and Safety Inspection; Persons Exempt.

750.231b Sale and safety inspection; persons exempt.
Sec. 231b.
Sections 223 and 228 do not apply to a duly authorized police or correctional agency of the United States or of the state or any subdivision thereof, nor to the army, air force, navy or marine corps of the United States, nor to organizations authorized by law to purchase or receive weapons from the United States or from this state, nor to the national guard, armed forces reserves or other duly authorized military organizations, nor to a member of such agencies or organizations for weapons used by him for the purposes of such agencies or organizations, nor to a person holding a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his person issued by another state, nor to the regular and ordinary transportation of pistols as merchandise by an authorized agent of a person licensed to manufacture firearms.
History:
Add. 1964, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.232 - Repealed. 2017, Act 95, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.

750.232 Repealed. 2017, Act 95, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to registration of purchasers of firearms.