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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-XLIII - Chapter XLIII Frauds and Cheats (750.271...750.300a) › Section 750.298 - Medicine; Practicing Under False or Assumed Name.

750.298 Medicine; practicing under false or assumed name.
Sec. 298.
Any person who practices medicine or advertises to practice medicine under a false or assumed name, or under a name other than his or her own, 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, 750.298 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 291 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 6756.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIII - Chapter XLIII Frauds and Cheats (750.271...750.300a) › Section 750.298a - Representation of Service as Under Supervision of Physician; Product or Appliance Approved by Medical Profession.

750.298a Representation of service as under supervision of physician; product or appliance approved by medical profession.
Sec. 298a.
If any person, partnership, corporation or enterprise shall offer to furnish any service, product or appliance designed or represented to affect human health, well-being or appearance, and shall advertise, state or represent in any offer, inducement or contract that the rendering of such service will be under the guidance or supervision of a physician, or that such product or appliance has been indorsed or approved by the medical profession, it shall be unlawful for such person, partnership, corporation or enterprise to render such service or cause or permit the same to be rendered except by or under the direct, continuing personal supervision of a physician licensed to practice in Michigan, or to furnish such product or appliance unless the same had, in fact, been indorsed or approved in writing by a bona fide organization of licensed physicians. Any person violating any provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
History:
Add. 1966, Act 302, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIII - Chapter XLIII Frauds and Cheats (750.271...750.300a) › Section 750.299 - Agricultural Seeds; False Statement.

750.299 Agricultural seeds; false statement.
Sec. 299.
False statements regarding agricultural seeds—Any person or his agent or employe, who, in writing or in a newspaper, circular or other publication published in this state, makes or disseminates any statement or assertion of fact concerning the superior qualifications, quality, value or locality where grown of any agricultural seeds sold or offered for sale in this state, or the possession of rewards, prizes or distinctions conferred on account of such seeds, or the motive or purpose of such sale, intended to give the appearance of an offer advantageous to the purchaser, or as an inducement for the planting of such seeds, which is untrue or calculated to mislead and to induce a person to purchase such seeds, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.299
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 176 of 1919, being CL 1929, § 5082.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIII - Chapter XLIII Frauds and Cheats (750.271...750.300a) › Section 750.300 - Insurance Company; Killing or Injuring Animals to Defraud.

750.300 Insurance company; killing or injuring animals to defraud.
Sec. 300.
Killing or injuring animals with intent to defraud insurance company—Any person who shall injure or kill any horse, mule or other live stock which shall be insured by any insurance company authorized to do business in this state, when such killing or injury shall be with the wilful intent on the part of such person to defraud such insurance company, whether such person shall be the owner of such insured property or not shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or by a fine of not more than 1,000 dollars.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.300
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 165 of 1893, being CL 1897, § 11597; CL 1915, § 15352; and CL 1929, § 17001.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.301 - Accepting Money or Valuable Thing Contingent on Uncertain Event.

750.301 Accepting money or valuable thing contingent on uncertain event.
Sec. 301.
Any person or his or her agent or employee who, directly or indirectly, takes, receives, or accepts from any person any money or valuable thing with the agreement, understanding or allegation that any money or valuable thing will be paid or delivered to any person where the payment or delivery is alleged to be or will be contingent upon the result of any race, contest, or game or upon the happening of any event not known by the parties to be certain, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.301 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See sections 1 and 11 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, §§ 9121 and 9131.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.302 - Keeping or Occupying Common Gambling House or Building or Place Where Gaming Permitted; Apparatus Used for Gaming or Gambling; Manufacture or Possession of Gaming or Gambling Apparatus for Sale.

750.302 Keeping or occupying common gambling house or building or place where gaming permitted; apparatus used for gaming or gambling; manufacture or possession of gaming or gambling apparatus for sale.
Sec. 302.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), any person, or his or her agent or employee who, directly or indirectly, keeps, occupies, or assists in keeping or occupying any common gambling house or any building or place where gaming is permitted or suffered or who suffers or permits on any premises owned, occupied, or controlled by him or her any apparatus used for gaming or gambling or who shall use such apparatus for gaming or gambling in any place within this state, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(2) This section does not prohibit the manufacture of gaming or gambling apparatus or the possession of gaming or gambling apparatus by the manufacturer of the apparatus solely for sale outside of this state, or for sale to a gambling establishment operating within this state in compliance with the laws of this state, if applicable, and in compliance with the laws of the United States, provided the manufacturer meets or exceeds federal government requirements in regard to manufacture, storage, and transportation.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.302 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 85, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1989 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See sections 2 and 11 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, §§ 9122 and 9131.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.303a - Applicability of Chapter; Recreational Card Playing Conducted at Senior Citizen Housing Facility.

750.303a Applicability of chapter; recreational card playing conducted at senior citizen housing facility.
Sec. 303a.
This chapter does not apply to recreational card playing conducted at a senior citizen housing facility not licensed by the liquor control commission by a senior citizens club or a group of residents of a senior citizen housing facility that consists of at least 15 members who are 60 years of age or older under all of the following circumstances:
(a) The card playing is conducted solely for the amusement and recreation of the members and guests of the club or group and is not conducted for fund-raising. The number of guests participating in the card playing shall not exceed the number of club or group members participating in the card playing.
(b) Only bona fide members and employees of the club or group participate in the conduct of the activity.
(c) The card playing is conducted after 9 a.m. and before midnight.
(d) The participating cardplayers bet not more than 25 cents per bet.
(e) The winnings from 1 hand of cards do not exceed $5.00.
(f) Except for winnings, revenue generated from the activity is used for reasonable expenses incurred in conducting the card playing, and no person is compensated for participating in the conduct of the card playing.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1997
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.304 - Selling Pools and Registering Bets.

750.304 Selling pools and registering bets.
Sec. 304.
Any person or his or her agent or employee who, directly or indirectly, keeps, maintains, operates, or occupies any building or room or any part of a building or room or any place with apparatus, books, or any device for registering bets or buying or selling pools upon the result of a trial or contest of skill, speed or endurance or upon the result of a game, competition, political nomination, appointment, or election or any purported event of like character or who registers bets or buys or sells pools, or who is concerned in buying or selling pools or who knowingly permits any grounds or premises, owned, occupied, or controlled by him or her to be used for any of the purposes aforesaid, 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, 750.304 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See sections 3 and 11 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, §§ 9123 and 9131.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.305 - Publication or Distribution of Betting Odds; Penalty.

750.305 Publication or distribution of betting odds; penalty.
Sec. 305.
(1) Any person, or his or her agent or employee who, directly or indirectly, by means of any newspaper, periodical, poster, notice, or other mode of publication or reproduction, writes, prints, publishes, advertises, delivers, or distributes or offers to deliver or distribute to the public or to any part thereof or to any person, any statement or information concerning the making or laying of wagers or bets or the selling of pools or evidences of betting odds on any contest or game or on the happening of any event not known by the parties to be certain, or any purported event of like character, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(2) The acts prohibited in subsection (1) constitute violations of subsection (1) when committed before any game, contest, or event. The possession of evidence for the publication of any statement or information concerning the making or laying of wagers or bets or the selling of pools or betting odds also constitutes a violation of subsection (1) when possessed for publication before the act evidenced thereby.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.305 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 229, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See sections 4 and 11 of Act 176 of 1925, being §§ 9124 and 9131.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.306 - Pool Tickets; Declaration as Nuisance.

750.306 Pool tickets; declaration as nuisance.
Sec. 306.
(1) All policy or pool tickets, slips or checks, memoranda of any combination, or other bet, manifold, or other policy or pool books or sheets are hereby declared a common nuisance and the possession of 1 or more of those items is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(2) The possession of articles listed in subsection (1), or of any other implements, apparatus, or materials of any other form of gaming, is prima facie evidence of their use, by the person having them in possession, in the form of gaming in which like articles are commonly used. And such article found upon the person of one lawfully arrested for violation of any law relative to lotteries, policy lotteries or policy, the buying or selling of pools or registering of bets or other form of gaming is competent evidence upon the trial of an indictment to which it may be relevant.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.306 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See sections 5 and 11 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, §§ 9125 and 9131.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.307 - Gambling; Prima Facie Evidence.

750.307 Gambling; prima facie evidence.
Sec. 307.
Prima facie evidence—In a prosecution or proceeding relative to lotteries, policy lotteries or policy, buying and selling pools or registering bets, any words, figures or characters, written, printed or exposed upon a blackboard, placard or otherwise in a place alleged to be used or occupied for such business, purporting or appearing to be a name of a horse or jockey, or a description of or reference to a trial or contest of skill, speed or endurance of man, beast, bird or machine, or game, competition, political nomination, appointment or election, or other act or event, or any odds, bet, combination bet or other stake or wager, or any code, cipher or substitute therefor, shall be prima facie evidence of the existence of the race, game, contest or other act or event so purporting or appearing to be referred to, and that such place is kept or occupied for gaming; and in all cases a copy or oral description thereof shall be competent evidence of the same.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.307
Former Law:
See section 6 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 9126.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.308 - Gaming House; Search Warrant; Seizure of Apparatus and Material; Arrest.

750.308 Gaming house; search warrant; seizure of apparatus and material; arrest.
Sec. 308.
If a person makes oath before a judge that he or she has probable cause to believe and does believe that a house or other building, room, or place is used as and for a common gaming house, for gaming for money or other property, or is occupied, used, or kept for promoting a lottery, or for the sale of lottery tickets, or for promoting the game known as a policy lottery or policy, or for the buying or selling of pools or registering of bets upon any race, game, contest, act, or event, and that persons resort thereto for any such purpose, the judge, whether the names of the persons last mentioned are known to the complainant or not, shall, if he or she be satisfied there is reasonable cause for such belief, issue a warrant commanding the sheriff or deputy sheriff or any constable or police officer to enter and search such house, building, room, or place, and if any lottery, policy or pool tickets, slips, checks, manifold books or sheets, memoranda of any bet, or other implements, apparatus, or material of any form of gaming be found in the place, to take into his or her custody all the implements, apparatus, or material of gaming, including any articles, equipment, furniture, loud speakers and amplifying apparatus, adding machines, calculators, money changers and boxes, and money found therein or in or on gambling apparatus, or material used in connection with or the promotion of gambling or a gambling place; and upon the finding of such apparatus and material of any form of gaming, the officers shall be authorized to arrest the keepers of the place, all persons in any way assisting in keeping the same, whether as capper, tout, guard, doorkeep, lookout, or otherwise, and all persons who are there found, and to keep the persons, implements, apparatus, or material of gaming, including any punch board prizes, articles, equipment, furniture, loud speakers and amplifying apparatus, adding machines, calculators, money changers and boxes, and money found therein or in or on gambling apparatus, or material used in connection with or the promotion of gambling or a gambling place, so that they may be forthcoming before some court or magistrate to be dealt with according to law. The provisions of law relative to destroying or other disposition of gaming articles shall apply to all articles and property seized as herein provided.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 25, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 750.308 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 64, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991
Former Law:
See section 7 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 9127.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.308a - Disposition of Articles or Property Seized.

750.308a Disposition of articles or property seized.
Sec. 308a.
On application of a sheriff, chief of police of a police department, commissioner of the Michigan state police, or other peace officer, a court or magistrate of competent jurisdiction may upon due notice and hearing turn over to said sheriff, chief of a police department, commissioner of the Michigan state police, or peace officer, any articles or property listed under the provisions of section 308 of this chapter lawfully seized by any such peace officer for such disposition as the court or magistrate shall prescribe, or said court or magistrate may provide for the destruction or other disposition of said articles or property.
Any funds derived from the disposition of any such articles or property shall be turned over to the treasurer of the city, township or county whose law enforcement officer made application for the disposition of such articles or property, or to the state treasurer if such application is made by the commissioner of the Michigan state police.
History:
Add. 1953, Act 64, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.309 - Frequenting or Attending Gaming Places.

750.309 Frequenting or attending gaming places.
Sec. 309.
Frequenting or attending gaming places—Any person who shall attend or frequent any place where gaming or gambling is suffered or permitted, or any place operated or occupied as a common gaming or gambling house or room, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.309
Former Law:
See section 10 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 9129.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.310 - Exceptions.

750.310 Exceptions.
Sec. 310.
This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit or make unlawful the operation of a game of skill or chance pursuant to the Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Act or the giving or payment of purses, prizes, or premiums to players in a game or participants in a contest or to the owner, driver, manager, or trainer of animals or the drivers, mechanics, or operators of a machine or the giving or payment of entry fees or the payment of expenses or reward for services or labor in connection with a race, contest, or game but it shall apply to the selling of pools or to a transaction whereby money or a valuable thing shall be paid as a gain or speculation on the result of a contest, race, game, or event not known to the parties to be certain and concerning which the parties to the transaction do not render service directly related to the holding of the contest, race, or game or the bringing about of the event.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.310 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 356, Eff. July 22, 1978
Former Law:
See section 8 of Act 176 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 9128.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.310a - Applicability of Chapter; Bowling Game or Bowling Card Game.

750.310a Applicability of chapter; bowling game or bowling card game.
Sec. 310a.
(1) Subject to subsection (3), this chapter does not apply to a bowling game or a bowling card game conducted in a bowling center to which all of the following apply:
(a) The total amount of the participation fee per person per game does not exceed $5.00.
(b) The total prize payout per league per game does not exceed $1,000.00 and is comprised only of participation fees.
(2) This section applies only to a game that is sponsored solely by 1 league and whose participants are members of the same league.
(3) The bowling center in which the bowling game or bowling card game is conducted shall not receive a percentage of the participation fees or prize money from bowling games or bowling card games for which a stake or prize is awarded.
(4) As used in this section:
(a) "Bowling center" means a bowling alley with a minimum of 5 lanes.
(b) "Bowling card game" means a card game held in conjunction with a bowling game, the results of which depend on the outcome of the bowling game. Bowling card game does not include any of the following:
(i) A mechanical or electronic simulation of a bowling card game.
(ii) Roulette, beano, cards unless used in a bowling card game, dice, wheels of fortune, video poker, slot machines, or other similar games in which winning depends primarily upon fortuitous or accidental circumstances beyond the control of the player.
(iii) A game that includes a mechanical or physical device that directly or indirectly impairs or thwarts the skill of the player.
(c) "Bowling game" means not more than 3 sets of 10 frames of bowling. Bowling game does not include any of the following:
(i) A mechanical or electronic simulation of a bowling game.
(ii) Roulette, beano, cards unless used in a bowling card game, dice, wheels of fortune, video poker, slot machines, or other similar games in which winning depends primarily upon fortuitous or accidental circumstances beyond the control of the player.
(iii) A game that includes a mechanical or physical device that directly or indirectly impairs or thwarts the skill of the player.
(d) "Participation fee" means a fee that is charged by the league to a participant in a game for which a stake or prize is awarded.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1997 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.310b - Applicability of Chapter; Redemption Game.

750.310b Applicability of chapter; redemption game.
Sec. 310b.
(1) This chapter does not apply to a redemption game if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The outcome of the game is determined through the application of an element of skill by the player.
(b) The award of the prize is based upon the player's achieving the object of the game or otherwise upon the player's score.
(c) Only noncash prizes, toys, novelties, or coupons or other representations of value redeemable for noncash prizes, toys, or novelties are awarded. A gift card may be awarded under this subdivision if all of the following apply:
(i) The gift card is usable only at a retailer or an affiliated group of retailers.
(ii) The gift card is issued in a specified amount.
(iii) The gift card is redeemable only for goods and services available from the retailer or retailers and not for cash.
(iv) Information on the gift card may not be altered with the use of a personal identification number.
(d) The wholesale value of a prize, toy, or novelty awarded for the successful single play of a game is not more than $3.75.
(e) The redemption value of coupons or other representations of value awarded for the successful single play of a game does not exceed 15 times the amount charged for a single play of the game or a $3.75-per-play average, whichever is less. However, players may accumulate coupons or other representations of value for redemption for noncash prizes, toys, or novelties of a greater value up to, but not exceeding, $500.00 wholesale value.
(2) As used in this section, "redemption game" means a single player or multiplayer mechanical, electronic, or manual amusement device involving a game, the object of which is throwing, rolling, bowling, shooting, placing, propelling, or stopping a ball or other object into, upon, or against a hole or other target. Redemption game does not include either of the following:
(a) A game such as roulette, beano, cards, dice, wheel of fortune, video poker, a slot machine, or another game in which winning depends primarily upon fortuitous or accidental circumstances beyond the control of the player.
(b) A game that includes a mechanical or physical device that directly or indirectly impairs or thwarts the skill of the player.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1997 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 219, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.310c - Applicability of Chapter; Social Media Internet Game; Definition.

750.310c Applicability of chapter; social media internet game; definition.
Sec. 310c.
(1) The chapter does not prohibit a social media internet game from rewarding a player, as a result of chance or uncertain event, with either 1 or more free plays or an extended period of playing time.
(2) As used in this section, "social media internet game" means a game offered over the internet or on a telephone or other mobile device. Social media internet game does not include fantasy sports.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 41, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.310d - Inapplicability of Chapter; Gambling Under Lawful Internet Gaming Act.

750.310d Inapplicability of chapter; gambling under lawful internet gaming act.
Sec. 310d.
This chapter does not apply to gambling conducted under the lawful internet gaming act.
History:
Add. 2019, Act 150, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.310e - Inapplicability of Chapter; Sports Betting Under Lawful Sports Betting Act.

750.310e Inapplicability of chapter; sports betting under lawful sports betting act.
Sec. 310e.
This chapter does not apply to sports betting conducted under the lawful sports betting act.
History:
Add. 2019, Act 148, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.311 - Gambling in Stocks, Bonds, Grain or Produce.

750.311 Gambling in stocks, bonds, grain or produce.
Sec. 311.
Gambling in stocks, bonds, grain, etc.—It shall be unlawful for any corporation, association, firm, copartnership or person to keep or cause to be kept by any agent or employe within this state, any office, store or other place, wherein is conducted or permitted the pretended buying or selling of the shares of stocks or bonds of any corporation, or petroleum, cotton, grain, provisions or other produce, either on margins or otherwise, without any intention of receiving and paying for the property so bought or of delivering the property so sold; or wherein is conducted or permitted the pretended buying or selling of such property on margins, when the party selling the same or offering to sell the same does not have the property on hand to deliver upon such sale; or when the party buying any of such property, or offering to buy the same, does not intend actually to receive the same if purchased or to deliver the same if sold; all such acts and all purchases and sales, or contracts and agreements for the purchase and sale of any of the property aforesaid in manner aforesaid, and all offers to sell the same or to purchase the same in manner aforesaid, as well as all transactions in stocks, bonds, petroleum, cotton, grains or provisions in the manner as aforesaid, on margins for future or optional delivery, are hereby declared gambling and criminal acts, whether the person buying or selling or offering to buy or sell acts for himself or as an agent, employe or broker for any firm, copartnership, company, corporation, association or broker's office.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.311
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 199 of 1887, being How., § 9354f; CL 1897, § 11373; CL 1915, § 15091; CL 1929, § 16618; and sections 1 and 2 of Act 336 of 1907, being CL 1915, §§ 7805 and 7806; and CL 1929, §§ 9133 and 9134.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.312 - Commission Merchants, Statements on Demand.

750.312 Commission merchants, statements on demand.
Sec. 312.
Commission merchants, etc., to furnish written statement, etc., on demand—It shall be the duty of every commission merchant, firm, copartnership, association, corporation or broker doing business as such, to furnish upon demand, to any customer or principal for whom such commission merchant, broker, firm, copartnership, corporation or association has executed any order for the actual purchase or sale of any of the commodities mentioned in the next preceding section of this chapter either for immediate or future delivery, a written statement containing the names of the parties from whom any such property was bought or to whom it shall have been sold, as the case may be, the time when, the place where and the price at which the same was either bought or sold; and in case such commission merchant, broker, firm, copartnership, corporation or association shall refuse promptly to furnish such statement upon reasonable demand, the fact of such refusal shall be prima facie evidence that such property was not sold or bought in legitimate manner upon the open market.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.312
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 199 of 1887, being How., § 9354g; CL 1897, § 11374; CL 1915, § 15092; CL 1929, § 16619; and section 4 of Act 336 of 1907, being CL 1915, § 7808; and CL 1929, § 9136.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.313 - Gambling in Stocks, Bonds, Grain or Produce; Penalty.

750.313 Gambling in stocks, bonds, grain or produce; penalty.
Sec. 313.
Penalty for gambling and using property for gambling in stocks, bonds, grain, etc.—Any person who shall knowingly permit any of the acts set forth in the eleventh section of this chapter in his building, house or in any out-house, booth, arbor or erection of which he has the title, care or possession, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 2 years or by a fine of not less than 500 dollars or more than 1,000 dollars, and any penalty so adjudged shall be a lien upon the premises on or in which such unlawful acts are carried on or permitted, and any person whether acting for himself, or as a broker, agent or employe of any person, or as an officer, broker, agent or employe of any corporation, association, firm or co-partnership, who shall violate any of the provisions of the eleventh section of this chapter, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 2 years, or by fine of not less than 500 dollars nor more than 1,000 dollars.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.313
Former Law:
See section 3 of Act 199 of 1887, being How., § 9354h; CL 1897, § 11375; CL 1915, § 15093; and CL 1929, § 16620.
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750.314 Winning at gambling.
Sec. 314.
Any person who by playing at cards, dice, or any other game, or by betting or putting up money on cards, or by any other means or device in the nature of betting on cards, or betting of any kind, wins or obtains any sum of money or any goods, or any article of value whatever, is guilty of a misdemeanor if the money, goods, or articles so won or obtained are of the value of not more than $50.00. If the money, goods, or articles so won or obtained are of the value of more than $50.00, the person 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, 750.314 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Former Law:
See section 9 of Ch. 43 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 1582; CL 1871, § 1992; How., § 2023; CL 1897, § 5929; CL 1915, § 7795; CL 1929, § 9111; and Act 171 of 1877.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLIV - Chapter XLIV Gambling (750.301...750.315a) › Section 750.315 - Losing at Gambling.

750.315 Losing at gambling.
Sec. 315.
Losing at gambling—Any person who shall lose any sum of money, or any goods, article or thing of value, by playing or betting on cards, dice or by any other device in the nature of such playing or betting, and shall pay or deliver the same or any part thereof to the winner, and shall not, within 3 months after such loss, without covin or collusion, prosecute with effect for such money or goods, the winner to whom such money or goods shall have been so paid or delivered, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding 3 times the value of such money or goods. Such loser may sue for and recover such money in an action for money had and received to the use of the plaintiff; and such goods, article or valuable thing in an action of replevin, or the value thereof in an action on the case.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.315
Former Law:
See sections 9 and 10 of Ch. 43 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, §§ 1582 and 1583; CL 1871, §§ 1992 and 1993; How., §§ 2023 and 2024; CL 1897, §§ 5929 and 5930; CL 1915, §§ 7795 and 7796; and CL 1929, §§ 9111 and 9112.
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750.315a Loan promotion raffle or savings promotion raffle; inapplicability of chapter.
Sec. 315a.
This chapter does not apply to a loan promotion raffle or savings promotion raffle conducted by a domestic credit union under section 411 of the credit union act, 2003 PA 215, MCL 490.411, to a loan promotion raffle or savings promotion raffle conducted by a state bank under section 4111 of the banking code of 1999, 1999 PA 276, MCL 487.14111, or to a loan promotion raffle or savings promotion raffle conducted by a federally chartered credit union, a national bank, or a federally chartered savings and loan association that is conducted in the same manner as a loan promotion raffle or savings promotion raffle conducted by a domestic credit union under section 411 of the credit union act, 2003 PA 215, MCL 490.411.
History:
Add. 1982, Act 395, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Dec. 2, 2003 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 400, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2014 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 163, Eff. Sept. 7, 2016
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750.317 Second degree murder; penalty.
Sec. 317.
Second degree murder—All other kinds of murder shall be murder of the second degree, and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life, or any term of years, in the discretion of the court trying the same.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.317
Former Law:
See section 2 of Ch. 153 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5712; CL 1871, § 7511; How., § 9076; CL 1897, § 11471; CL 1915, § 15193; and CL 1929, § 16709.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLV - Chapter XLV Homicide (750.316...750.329a) › Section 750.317a - Delivery of Schedule 1 or 2 Controlled Substance; Death as Felony; Penalty.

750.317a Delivery of schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance; death as felony; penalty.
Sec. 317a.
A person who delivers a schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance, other than marihuana, to another person in violation of section 7401 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401, that is consumed by that person or any other person and that causes the death of that person or other person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 167, Eff. Jan. 1, 2006
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750.318 Degree of murder; determination; testimony, open court, transcript.
Sec. 318.
The jury before whom any person indicted for murder shall be tried shall, if they find such person guilty thereof, ascertain in their verdict, whether it be murder of the first or second degree; but, if such person shall be convicted by confession, the court shall proceed by examination of witnesses to determine the degree of the crime, and shall render judgment accordingly. All testimony taken at such examination shall be taken in open court and a typewritten transcript or copy thereof, certified by the court reporter taking the same, shall be placed in the file of the case in the office of the county clerk.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1947, Act 295, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 750.318
Former Law:
See section 3 of Ch. 153 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5713; CL 1871, § 7512; How., § 9077; CL 1897, § 11472; CL 1915, § 15194; and CL 1929, § 16710.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLV - Chapter XLV Homicide (750.316...750.329a) › Section 750.319 - Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.

750.319 Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to death as a result of duel.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLV - Chapter XLV Homicide (750.316...750.329a) › Section 750.320 - Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.

750.320 Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to seconds in duels resulting in death.
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750.321 Manslaughter.
Sec. 321.
Manslaughter—Any person who shall commit the crime of manslaughter shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, not more than 15 years or by fine of not more than 7,500 dollars, or both, at the discretion of the court.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.321
Former Law:
See section 10 of Ch. 153 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5720; CL 1871, § 7519; How., § 9084; CL 1897, § 11479; CL 1915, § 15201; and CL 1929, § 16717.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLV - Chapter XLV Homicide (750.316...750.329a) › Section 750.322 - Manslaughter; Wilful Killing of Unborn Quick Child.

750.322 Manslaughter; wilful killing of unborn quick child.
Sec. 322.
Wilful killing of unborn quick child—The wilful killing of an unborn quick child by any injury to the mother of such child, which would be murder if it resulted in the death of such mother, shall be deemed manslaughter.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.322
Former Law:
See section 32 of Ch. 153 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5742; CL 1871, § 7541; How., § 9106; CL 1897, § 11501; CL 1915, § 15223; and CL 1929, § 16739.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLV - Chapter XLV Homicide (750.316...750.329a) › Section 750.323 - Repealed. 2023, Act 286, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024.

750.323 Repealed. 2023, Act 286, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to penalties for manslaughter by abortion.
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750.324, 750.325 Repealed. 2008, Act 463, Eff. Oct. 31, 2010.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section s pertained to operation of a vehicle resulting in the death of another as misdemeanor and the inclusion of homicide in crime of manslaughter during operation of a vehicle.
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750.326 Immoderate speed not dependent on legal speed.
Sec. 326.
Immoderate speed not dependent on legal rate of speed—In any prosecution under the 2 next preceding sections, whether the defendant was driving at an immoderate rate of speed shall not depend upon the rate of speed fixed by law for operating such vehicle.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.326
Former Law:
See section 3 of Act 98 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 16745.
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750.327 Death due to explosives.
Sec. 327.
Death due to explosives—No person shall order, send, take or carry, or attempt to order, send, take or carry dynamite, nitro-glycerine or any other explosive substance which explodes by concussion or friction, concealed in any bag, satchel, valise, trunk, box or in any other manner, either as freight or baggage, on any passenger boat or vessel, or any railroad car or train of cars, street car, motor bus, stage or other vehicle used wholly or partly for carrying passengers.
In case any person violates any of the provisions of this section, he, and any consignee to whom any such dynamite, nitro-glycerine, or other explosive substance has been consigned by his procurement in violation of any of the provisions hereof, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for life or any term of years, in case such dynamite, nitro-glycerine or other explosive substance explodes and destroys human life while in possession of any carrier or on any boat, vessel, railroad car, street car, motor bus, stage or other vehicle contrary to any of the provisions hereof.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.327
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750.327a Sale of explosives to minors.
Sec. 327a.
A person who sells or furnishes to a minor, without first having procured the written consent of the parent or guardian of the minor, any bulk gunpowder, dynamite, blasting caps or nitroglycerine is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
Add. 1961, Act 12, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1972
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750.328 Death due to explosives; placed with intent to destroy building or object.
Sec. 328.
Death from explosives placed with intent to destroy, etc., building or object—Any person who with intent to destroy, throw down or injure the whole or any part of any building or object, places or causes to be placed in, upon, under, against or near such building or object any gun powder or other explosive substance which upon explosion causes the death of any person, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for life or any term of years.
History:
1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.328
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code › Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568) › 328-1931-XLV - Chapter XLV Homicide (750.316...750.329a) › Section 750.329 - Discharging Firearm Pointed or Aimed at Another Person Resulting in Death; Manslaughter; Exception; "Peace Officer" Defined.

750.329 Discharging firearm pointed or aimed at another person resulting in death; manslaughter; exception; "peace officer" defined.
Sec. 329.
(1) A person who wounds, maims, or injures another person by discharging a firearm that is pointed or aimed intentionally but without malice at another person is guilty of manslaughter if the wounds, maiming, or injuries result in death.
(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, 750.329 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 303, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2005