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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-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a) › Section 750.232a - Obtaining Firearm in Violation of MCL 28.422; Intentionally Making Material False Statement on Application for License to Purchase Firearm; Using or Attempting to Use False Identification or Identification of Another Person to Purchase Firearm; Penalties.

750.232a Obtaining firearm in violation of MCL 28.422; intentionally making material false statement on application for license to purchase firearm; using or attempting to use false identification or identification of another person to purchase firearm; penalties.
Sec. 232a.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who obtains a firearm in violation of 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) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who obtained a pistol in violation of section 2 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, before March 28, 1991, who has not been convicted of that violation, and who obtains a license as required under section 2 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, within 90 days after March 28, 1991.
(3) A person who intentionally makes a material false statement on an application for a license to purchase a firearm under section 2 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, 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.
(4) A person who uses or attempts to use false identification or the identification of another person to purchase a firearm 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. 1943, Act 54, Eff. July 30, 1943 ;-- CL 1948, 750.232a ;-- Am. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 18, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of section 2, referred to in this section, see MCL 28.422.
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 750.233 - Pointing or Aiming Firearm at Another Person; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Exception; "Peace Officer defined."

750.233 Pointing or aiming firearm at another person; misdemeanor; penalty; exception; "peace officer defined."
Sec. 233.
(1) A person who intentionally but without malice points or aims a firearm at or toward another person 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.
(2) This section does not apply to 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. As used in this section, "peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.233 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 303, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2005
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 68 of 1869, being CL 1871, § 7548; How., § 9110; CL 1897, § 11509; CL 1915, § 15232; and CL 1929, § 16776.
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 750.234 - Firearm; Discharge; Intentionally Aimed Without Malice; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Exception; "Peace Officer" Defined.

750.234 Firearm; discharge; intentionally aimed without malice; misdemeanor; penalty; exception; "peace officer" defined.
Sec. 234.
(1) A person who discharges a firearm while it is intentionally but without malice aimed at or toward another person, without injuring another person, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(2) This section does not apply to 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. As used in this section, "peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.234 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 303, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2005
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 68 of 1869, being CL 1871, § 7548; How., § 9111; CL 1897, § 11510; CL 1915, § 15233; and CL 1929, § 16777.
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 750.234a - Intentionally Discharging Firearm From Motor Vehicle, Snowmobile, or Off-Road Vehicle as Crime; Penalty; Exceptions; Other Violation; Consecutive Terms; Self-Defense; "Peace Officer" Defined.

750.234a Intentionally discharging firearm from motor vehicle, snowmobile, or off-road vehicle as crime; penalty; exceptions; other violation; consecutive terms; self-defense; "peace officer" defined.
Sec. 234a.
(1) An individual who intentionally discharges a firearm from a motor vehicle, a snowmobile, or an off-road vehicle is guilty of a crime as follows:
(a) If the violation endangers the safety of another individual, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(b) If the violation causes any physical injury to another individual, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $15,000.00, or both.
(c) If the violation causes the serious impairment of a body function of another individual, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.
(d) If the violation causes the death of another individual, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any 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) An individual who discharges a firearm in self-defense or the defense of another individual.
(3) This section does not prohibit an individual from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law that is committed by that individual while violating this section.
(4) A term of imprisonment imposed for a violation of this section may run consecutively to any term of imprisonment imposed for another violation arising from the same transaction.
(5) As used in this section:
(a) "Peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.
(b) "Serious impairment of a body function" means that term as defined in section 58c of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.58c.
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. 2005, Act 303, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2005 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 191, Eff. Sept. 22, 2014
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 750.234c - Intentionally Discharging Firearm at Emergency or Law Enforcement Vehicle as Felony; Penalty; “Emergency or Law Enforcement Vehicle” Defined.

750.234c Intentionally discharging firearm at emergency or law enforcement vehicle as felony; penalty; “emergency or law enforcement vehicle” defined.
Sec. 234c.
(1) An individual who intentionally discharges a firearm at a motor vehicle that he or she knows or has reason to believe is an emergency or law enforcement vehicle 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.
(2) As used in this section, "emergency or law enforcement vehicle" means 1 or more of the following:
(a) A motor vehicle owned or operated by a fire department of a local unit of government of this state.
(b) A motor vehicle owned or operated by a police agency of the United States, of this state, or of a local unit of government of this state.
(c) A motor vehicle owned or operated by the department of natural resources that is used for law enforcement purposes.
(d) A motor vehicle owned or operated by an entity licensed to provide emergency medical services under part 192 of article 17 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.20901 to 333.20979 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and that is used to provide emergency medical assistance to individuals.
(e) A motor vehicle owned or operated by a volunteer employee or paid employee of an entity described in subdivisions (a) to (c) while the motor vehicle is being used to perform emergency or law enforcement duties for that entity.
History:
Add. 1990, Act 321, 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 750.234d - Possession of Firearm on Certain Premises Prohibited; Applicability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

750.234d Possession of firearm on certain premises prohibited; applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 234d.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following:
(a) A depository financial institution or a subsidiary or affiliate of a depository financial institution.
(b) A church or other house of religious worship.
(c) A court.
(d) A theatre.
(e) A sports arena.
(f) A day care center.
(g) A hospital.
(h) An establishment licensed under the Michigan liquor control act, Act No. 8 of the Public Acts of the Extra Session of 1933, being sections 436.1 to 436.58 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) This section does not apply to any of the following:
(a) A person who owns, or is employed by or contracted by, an entity described in subsection (1) if the possession of that firearm is to provide security services for that entity.
(b) A peace officer.
(c) A person licensed by this state or another state to carry a concealed weapon.
(d) A person who possesses a firearm on the premises of an entity described in subsection (1) if that possession is with the permission of the owner or an agent of the owner of that entity.
(3) 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. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 158, Eff. Aug. 15, 1994
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 750.234e - Brandishing Firearm in Public; Applicability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

750.234e Brandishing firearm in public; applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 234e.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not willfully and knowingly brandish a firearm in public.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to either of the following:
(a) A peace officer lawfully performing his or her duties as a peace officer.
(b) A person lawfully acting in self-defense or defense of another under the self-defense act, 2006 PA 309, MCL 780.971 to 780.974.
(3) 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. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 27, 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 750.234f - Possession of Firearm by Person Less Than 18 Years of Age; Exceptions; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

750.234f Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 234f.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an individual less than 18 years of age shall not possess a firearm in public except under the direct supervision of an individual 18 years of age or older.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an individual less than 18 years of age who possesses a firearm in accordance with part 401 (wildlife conservation) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.40101 to 324.40119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or part 435 (hunting and fishing licensing) of Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.43501 to 324.43561 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. However, an individual less than 18 years of age may possess a firearm without a hunting license while at, or going to or from, a recognized target range or trap or skeet shooting ground if, while going to or from the range or ground, the firearm is enclosed and securely fastened in a case or locked in the trunk of a motor vehicle.
(3) An individual 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. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996
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 750.235 - Maiming or Injuring Person by Discharging Firearm; Intentionally Aimed Without Malice; Exception; "Peace Officer" Defined.

750.235 Maiming or injuring person by discharging firearm; intentionally aimed without malice; exception; "peace officer" defined.
Sec. 235.
(1) A person who maims or injures another person by discharging a firearm pointed or aimed intentionally but without malice at another person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(2) This section does not apply to 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. As used in this section, "peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.235 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 303, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2005
Former Law:
See section 3 of Act 68 of 1869, being CL 1871, § 7549; How., § 9112; CL 1897, § 11511; CL 1915, § 15234; and CL 1929, § 16778.
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 750.235a - Parent of Minor Guilty of Misdemeanor; Conditions; Penalty; Defense; Definitions.

750.235a Parent of minor guilty of misdemeanor; conditions; penalty; defense; definitions.
Sec. 235a.
(1) The parent of a minor is guilty of a misdemeanor if all of the following apply:
(a) The parent has custody of the minor.
(b) The minor violates this chapter in a weapon free school zone.
(c) The parent knows that the minor would violate this chapter or the parent acts to further the violation.
(2) An individual convicted under subsection (1) may be punished by 1 or more of the following:
(a) A fine of not more than $2,000.00.
(b) Community service for not more than 100 hours.
(c) Probation.
(3) It is a complete defense to a prosecution under this section if the defendant promptly notifies the local law enforcement agency or the school administration that the minor is violating or will violate this chapter in a weapon free school zone.
(4) As used in this section:
(a) "Minor" means an individual less than 18 years of age.
(b) "School" means a public, private, denominational, or parochial school offering developmental kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grade from 1 through 12.
(c) "School property" means a building, playing field, or property used for school purposes to impart instruction to children or used for functions and events sponsored by a school, except a building used primarily for adult education or college extension courses.
(d) "Weapon free school zone" means school property and a vehicle used by a school to transport students to or from school property.
History:
Add. 1994, Act 158, Eff. Aug. 15, 1994
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 750.235a, which made the reckless use of firearms a misdemeanor, was repealed by Act 45 of 1952, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952.
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 750.235b - Threatening to Commit Violence With Firearm, Explosive, or Other Dangerous Weapon Against Students or Employees on School Property; Specific Intent or Overt Act; Violation Arising Out of Same Transaction; Definitions.

750.235b Threatening to commit violence with firearm, explosive, or other dangerous weapon against students or employees on school property; specific intent or overt act; violation arising out of same transaction; definitions.
Sec. 235b.
(1) A person who verbally, through the use of an electronic device or system, or through other means intentionally threatens to use a firearm, explosive, or other dangerous weapon to commit an act of violence against any students or school employees on school grounds or school property if the threat can be reasonably interpreted to be harmful or adverse to human life, or dangerous to human life as that term is defined in section 543b, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) and who in the course of violating subsection (1) had the specific intent to carry out the threat, or had undertaken an overt act toward carrying out the threat, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $20,000.00, or both.
(3) This section does not prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law arising out of the same transaction as the violation of this section.
(4) As used in this section:
(a) "Dangerous weapon" means a knife, stabbing instrument, brass knuckles, blackjack, club, or other object specifically designed or customarily carried or possessed for use as a weapon.
(b) "School" means that term as defined in section 237a.
(c) "School property" means that term as defined in section 237a.
History:
Add. 2018, Act 532, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
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 750.236 - Spring Gun, Trap or Device; Setting.

750.236 Spring gun, trap or device; setting.
Sec. 236.
Setting spring guns, etc.—Any person who shall set any spring or other gun, or any trap or device operating by the firing or explosion of gunpowder or any other explosive, and shall leave or permit the same to be left, except in the immediate presence of some competent person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than 500 dollars, and the killing of any person by the firing of a gun or device so set shall be manslaughter.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.236
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 97 of 1875; being How., § 9114; CL 1897, § 11515; CL 1915, § 15250; and CL 1929, § 16782.
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 750.236a - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Acts; Definitions.

750.236a Computer-assisted shooting; prohibited acts; definitions.
Sec. 236a.
(1) A person in this state shall not do any of the following:
(a) Engage in computer-assisted shooting.
(b) Provide or operate, with or without remuneration, facilities for computer-assisted shooting.
(c) Provide or offer to provide, with or without remuneration, equipment specially adapted for computer-assisted shooting. This subdivision does not prohibit providing or offering to provide any of the following:
(i) General-purpose equipment, including a computer, a camera, fencing, building materials, or a firearm.
(ii) General-purpose computer software, including an operating system and communications programs.
(iii) General telecommunications hardware or networking services for computers, including adapters, modems, servers, routers, and other facilities associated with internet access.
(d) Provide or offer to provide, with or without remuneration, an animal for computer-assisted shooting.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Computer-assisted shooting" means the use of a computer or any other device, equipment, or software to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a firearm to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in this state.
(b) "Facilities for computer-assisted remote shooting" includes real property and improvements on the property associated with computer-assisted shooting, such as hunting blinds, offices, and rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted shooting.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 110, Imd. Eff. Sept. 22, 2005
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 750.236b - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Conduct; Definitions.

750.236b Computer-assisted shooting; prohibited conduct; definitions.
Sec. 236b.
(1) A person in this state shall not do any of the following:
(a) Engage in computer-assisted shooting.
(b) Provide or operate, with or without remuneration, facilities for computer-assisted shooting.
(c) Provide or offer to provide, with or without remuneration, equipment specially adapted for computer-assisted shooting. This subdivision does not prohibit providing or offering to provide any of the following:
(i) General-purpose equipment, including a computer, a camera, fencing, building materials, or a bow or crossbow.
(ii) General-purpose computer software, including an operating system and communications programs.
(iii) General telecommunications hardware or networking services for computers, including adapters, modems, servers, routers, and other facilities associated with internet access.
(d) Provide or offer to provide, with or without remuneration, an animal for computer-assisted shooting.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Computer-assisted shooting" means the use of a computer or any other device, equipment, or software to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in this state.
(b) "Facilities for computer-assisted remote shooting" includes real property and improvements on the property associated with computer-assisted shooting, such as hunting blinds, offices, and rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted shooting.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 111, Imd. Eff. Sept. 22, 2005
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 750.236c - Violation of MCL 750.236a or 750.236b; Penalty; Forfeiture.

750.236c Violation of MCL 750.236a or 750.236b; penalty; forfeiture.
Sec. 236c.
(1) A person who violates section 236a or 236b 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.
(2) A person who has been convicted of violating section 236a or 236b and subsequently violates either of those sections is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. In addition, the instrumentalities of the crime are subject to forfeiture in the same manner as provided in part 47 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4701 to 600.4709.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 112, Eff. Oct. 15, 2005
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 750.238 - Search Warrant.

750.238 Search warrant.
Sec. 238.
Search warrant—When complaint shall be made on oath to any magistrate authorized to issue warrants in criminal cases that any pistol or other weapon or device mentioned in this chapter is unlawfully possessed or carried by any person, such magistrate shall, if he be satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe the matters in said complaint be true, issue his warrant directed to any peace officer, commanding him to search the person or place described in such complaint, and if such pistol, weapon or device be there found, to seize and hold the same as evidence of a violation of this chapter.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.238
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 750.239 - Forfeiture of Weapons; Disposal; Immunity From Civil Liability.

750.239 Forfeiture of weapons; disposal; immunity from civil liability.
Sec. 239.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) and subject to section 239a, all pistols, weapons, or devices carried, possessed, or used contrary to this chapter are forfeited to the state and shall be turned over to the department of state police for disposition as determined appropriate by the director of the department of state police or his or her designated representative.
(2) The director of the department of state police shall dispose of firearms under this section by 1 of the following methods:
(a) By conducting a public auction in which firearms received under this section may be purchased at a sale conducted in compliance with section 4708 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4708, by individuals authorized by law to possess those firearms.
(b) By destroying them.
(c) By any other lawful manner prescribed by the director of the department of state police.
(3) Before disposing of a firearm under this section, the director of the department of state police shall do both of the following:
(a) Determine through the law enforcement information network whether the firearm has been reported lost or stolen. If the firearm has been reported lost or stolen and the name and address of the owner can be determined, the director of the department of state police shall provide 30 days' written notice of his or her intent to dispose of the firearm under this section to the owner, and allow the owner to claim the firearm within that 30-day period if he or she is authorized to possess the firearm.
(b) Provide 30 days' notice to the public on the department of state police website of his or her intent to dispose of the firearm under this section. The notice shall include a description of the firearm and shall state the firearm's serial number, if the serial number can be determined. The department of state police shall allow the owner of the firearm to claim the firearm within that 30-day period if he or she is authorized to possess the firearm. The 30-day period required under this subdivision is in addition to the 30-day period required under subdivision (a).
(4) The department of state police is immune from civil liability for disposing of a firearm in compliance with this section.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.239 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 168, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 294, Imd. Eff. Dec. 16, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVIII - Chapter XXXVIII Fires (750.240...750.242) › Section 750.240 - False Alarm of Fire.

750.240 False alarm of fire.
Sec. 240.
Any person who knowingly and willfully commits 1 or more of the following actions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year and a fine of not more than $1,000.00:
(a) Raise a false alarm of fire at any gathering or in any public place.
(b) Ring any bell or operate any mechanical apparatus, electrical apparatus or combination thereof, for the purpose of creating a false alarm of fire.
(c) Raise a false alarm of fire orally, by telephone or in person.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.240 ;-- Am. 1954, Act 15, Eff. Aug. 13, 1954 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 77, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See sections 1 and 2 of Act 16 of 1917, being CL 1929, §§ 16606 and 16607; and Act 62 of 1927.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVIII - Chapter XXXVIII Fires (750.240...750.242) › Section 750.241 - Firefighter; Obstructing and Disobeying; Interfering With Public Service Facility During Riot or Civil Disturbance.

750.241 Firefighter; obstructing and disobeying; interfering with public service facility during riot or civil disturbance.
Sec. 241.
(1) Any person who, while in the vicinity of any fire, willfully disobeys any reasonable order or rule of the officer commanding any fire department at the fire, when the order or rule is given by the commanding officer or a firefighter there present, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) During a riot or other civil disturbance, any person who knowingly and willfully hinders, obstructs, endangers, or interferes with any person who is engaged in the operation, installation, repair, or maintenance of any essential public service facility, including a facility for the transmission of electricity, gas, telephone messages, or water, is guilty of a felony.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.241 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 328, Eff. July 3, 1968 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 270, Eff. July 15, 2002
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 239 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 16644.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXVIII - Chapter XXXVIII Fires (750.240...750.242) › Section 750.242 - Traction Engines Using Wood Fuel; Spark Arresters.

750.242 Traction engines using wood fuel; spark arresters.
Sec. 242.
Spark arresters on traction engines using wood fuel—Any person who shall own or operate upon the premises of any inhabitant of this state, or upon the highway, any traction or other portable steam engine, unless said engine shall be equipped with an efficient spark arrester at all times when in use and using wood as a fuel, and with proper fire extinguishers, either liquid or dry, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. All traction or other portable engines using wood for fuel shall be equipped with bonnet spark arresters having an oval top of number 10 mesh, 22 gauge wire and sides composed of number 6 mesh, 16 gauge wire.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.242
Former Law:
See sections 1 and 2 of Act 339 of 1913, being CL 1915, §§ 7368 and 7369; and CL 1929, §§ 8924 and 8925.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXIX - Chapter XXXIX Fireworks (750.243...750.243e) › Section 750.243 - Repealed. 1968, Act 358, Eff. Jan. 1, 1969.

750.243 Repealed. 1968, Act 358, Eff. Jan. 1, 1969.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to unlawful sale, possession, and transportation of fireworks.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XXXIX - Chapter XXXIX Fireworks (750.243...750.243e) › Section 750.243a-750.243e - Repealed. 2011, Act 256, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012.

750.243a-750.243e Repealed. 2011, Act 256, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to prohibited firework sales, permits for use or sale of fireworks, transportation and storage of fireworks, and penalties for violations.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XL - Chapter XL Flag and Coat-of-Arms (750.244...750.247) › Section 750.244 - Flag and Coat-of-Arms; Definitions.

750.244 Flag and coat-of-arms; definitions.
Sec. 244.
Definitions—The words "flag", "standard", "color", "ensign", "coat-of-arms" or "shield", as used in this chapter, shall include any flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield, or copy, picture or representation thereof, made of any substance or represented or produced thereon, and of any size, evidently purporting to be such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield of the United States or of this state, or a copy, picture or representation thereof.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.244
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 222 of 1923, being CL 1929, § 17087.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XL - Chapter XL Flag and Coat-of-Arms (750.244...750.247) › Section 750.245 - Exhibition and Display.

750.245 Exhibition and display.
Sec. 245.
Exhibition and display of flag, etc.—Any person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor who shall, in any manner, for exhibition or display:
(a) Place or cause to be placed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement of any nature upon any flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield of the United States or of this state, or authorized by any law of the United States or of this state; or
(b) Expose to public view any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield upon which shall have been printed, painted or otherwise produced, or to which shall have been attached, appended, affixed or annexed any such word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement; or
(c) Expose to public view for sale, manufacture, or otherwise, or to sell, give or have in possession for sale, for gift or for use for any purpose, any substance, being an article of merchandise, or receptacle, or thing for holding or carrying merchandise, upon or to which shall have been produced or attached any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield, in order to advertise, call attention to, decorate, mark or distinguish such article or substance.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.245
Former Law:
See sections 2 and 5 of Act 222 of 1923, being CL 1929, §§ 17088 and 17091.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XL - Chapter XL Flag and Coat-of-Arms (750.244...750.247) › Section 750.246 - Mutilation.

750.246 Mutilation.
Sec. 246.
Mutilation of flag, etc.—Any person who shall publicly mutilate, deface, defile, defy, trample upon or by word or act cast contempt upon any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.246
Former Law:
See sections 3 and 5 of Act 222 of 1923, being CL 1929, §§ 17089 and 17091.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XL - Chapter XL Flag and Coat-of-Arms (750.244...750.247) › Section 750.247 - Exceptions to Chapter.

750.247 Exceptions to chapter.
Sec. 247.
Exceptions—This chapter shall not apply to any act permitted by the statutes of the United States or of this state, or by the United States army and navy regulations, nor shall it apply to any printed or written document or production, stationery, ornament, picture or jewelry whereon shall be depicted said flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield with no design or words thereon and disconnected with any advertisement.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.247
Former Law:
See section 4 of Act 222 of 1923, being CL 1929, § 17090.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.248 - Making, Altering, Forging, or Counterfeiting Public Record; Intent; Felony; Penalty; Exception; Venue; "Distributed Ledger Technology" Defined.

750.248 Making, altering, forging, or counterfeiting public record; intent; felony; penalty; exception; venue; "distributed ledger technology" defined.
Sec. 248.
(1) A person who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits a public record, or a certificate, return, or attestation of a clerk of a court, register of deeds, notary public, township clerk, or any other public officer, in relation to a matter in which the certificate, return, or attestation may be received as legal proof, or a charter, will, testament, bond, writing obligatory, letter of attorney, policy of insurance, bill of lading, bill of exchange, promissory note, or an order, acquittance of discharge for money or other property, or a waiver, release, claim or demand, or an acceptance of a bill of exchange, or indorsement, or assignment of a bill of exchange or promissory note for the payment of money, or an accountable receipt for money, goods, or other property with intent to injure or defraud another person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 14 years.
(2) This section does not apply to a scrivener's error.
(3) This section applies to a person that accomplishes a violation of subsection (1) by altering a record made utilizing distributed ledger technology.
(4) The venue in a prosecution under this section may be in the county in which the forgery was performed; in a county in which a false, forged, altered, or counterfeit record, instrument, or other writing is uttered and published with intent to injure or defraud; or in the county in which the rightful property owner resides.
(5) As used in this section, "distributed ledger technology" means any distributed ledger protocol and supporting infrastructure, including blockchain, that uses a distributed, decentralized, shared, and replicated ledger, whether use of the ledger is public or private, permissioned or permissionless, and that may include the use of electronic currencies or electronic tokens as a medium of electronic exchange.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.248 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 101, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 64, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 378, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2008 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 206, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 172, Eff. Mar. 19, 2020
Former Law:
See section 1 of Ch. 155 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5802; CL 1871, § 7631; How., § 9213; CL 1897, § 11659; CL 1915, § 15432; and CL 1929, § 17048.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.248a - Uttering and Publishing False, Forged, Altered, or Counterfeit Financial Transaction Device.

750.248a Uttering and publishing false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device.
Sec. 248a.
A person who utters and publishes as true any false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device, as defined in section 157m, with the intent to injure or defraud any person is guilty of a felony.
History:
Add. 1987, Act 276, Eff. Mar. 30, 1988
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.248b - Making, Altering, Forging, or Counterfeiting Document Affecting Interest in Real Property; Intent; Felony; Penalty; Exception; Venue; Court Order.

750.248b Making, altering, forging, or counterfeiting document affecting interest in real property; intent; felony; penalty; exception; venue; court order.
Sec. 248b.
(1) A person who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits a deed, a discharge of mortgage, or a power or letter of attorney or other document that affects an interest in real property with intent to injure or defraud another person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 14 years.
(2) This section does not apply to a scrivener's error.
(3) The venue in a prosecution under this section may be in the county in which the forgery was performed; in a county in which the false, altered, forged, or counterfeit document is uttered and published with intent to injure or defraud; or in the county in which the rightful property owner resides.
(4) In proceedings that result in a conviction under this section or for any lesser included offense, the circuit court shall enter an order stating that the false, altered, forged, or counterfeit document is invalid and require that a certified copy of the court order with the invalid document, if not previously recorded, be attached and recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the subject property or part of the property is located, as provided in section 2935 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.2935. If the invalid document has previously been recorded, the prosecutor shall provide the circuit court with the liber and page number or unique identifying reference number of the invalid document, which shall be included in the order. The register of deeds shall make reference to the liber and page number or unique identifying reference number of the invalid document in the index of the recorded documents. Any recording fees incurred under this subsection shall be paid as ordered by the court.
History:
Add. 2011, Act 206, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.249 - Forgery of Records and Other Instruments; Uttering and Publishing; Exception.

750.249 Forgery of records and other instruments; uttering and publishing; exception.
Sec. 249.
(1) A person who utters and publishes as true a false, forged, altered, or counterfeit record, instrument, or other writing listed in section 248 knowing it to be false, altered, forged, or counterfeit with intent to injure or defraud is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 14 years.
(2) This section does not apply to a scrivener's error.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.249 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 378, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2008 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 206, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
Former Law:
See section 2 of Ch. 155 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5803; CL 1871, § 7632; How., § 9214; CL 1897, § 11660; CL 1915, § 15433; and CL 1929, § 17049.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.249a - Use or Employment of Tool or Instrument to Make Counterfeit Financial Transaction Device.

750.249a Use or employment of tool or instrument to make counterfeit financial transaction device.
Sec. 249a.
A person who casts, stamps, engraves, makes, or mends, or knowingly has in his or her possession a mold, pattern, die, puncheon, engine, press, or other tool or instrument adapted and designed for making a false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device, as defined in section 157m, with the intent to use or employ or cause or permit the same to be used or employed in making a counterfeit financial transaction device is guilty of a felony.
History:
Add. 1987, Act 276, Eff. Mar. 30, 1988
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.249b - Uttering or Publishing as True Document Listed in MCL 750.248b; Intent; Felony; Penalty; Exception; Court Order.

750.249b Uttering or publishing as true document listed in MCL 750.248b; intent; felony; penalty; exception; court order.
Sec. 249b.
(1) A person who utters and publishes as true a false, forged, altered, or counterfeit deed or other document listed in section 248b knowing it to be false, forged, altered, or counterfeit with intent to injure or defraud is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 14 years.
(2) This section does not apply to a scrivener's error.
(3) In proceedings that result in a conviction under this section or for any lesser included offense, the circuit court shall enter an order stating that the false, forged, altered, or counterfeit document is invalid and requiring that a copy of the invalid document and a certified copy of the order be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the subject property or part of the property is located, as provided in section 2935 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.2935. If the invalid document has previously been recorded, the prosecutor shall provide the circuit court with the liber and page number or unique identifying reference number of the invalid document, which shall be included in the order. The register of deeds shall make reference to the liber and page number or unique identifying reference number of the invalid document in the index of the recorded documents. Any recording fees incurred under this subsection shall be paid as ordered by the court.
History:
Add. 2011, Act 206, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLI - Chapter XLI Forgery and Counterfeiting (750.248...750.266) › Section 750.250 - Forgery of Notes Issued for Debt of State or Political Subdivisions.

750.250 Forgery of notes issued for debt of state or political subdivisions.
Sec. 250.
Forgery of notes, etc., issued for debt of state—Any person who shall falsely make, alter, forge or counterfeit any note, certificate, bond, warrant or other instrument, issued by the treasurer or other officer authorized to issue the same, of this state, or any of its political subdivisions or municipalities, with intent to injure or defraud as aforesaid, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 7 years.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1934, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 16, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1934 ;-- CL 1948, 750.250
Former Law:
See section 3 of Ch. 155 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5804; CL 1871, § 7633; How., § 9215; CL 1897, § 11661; CL 1915, § 15434; and CL 1929, § 17050.