THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.113 Coin or depository box; opening or attempt to open. Sec. 113.

A person who maliciously and willfully, by and with the aid and use of any key, instrument, device, or explosive, blows or attempts to blow, or forces or attempts to force an entrance into any coin box, depository box, or other receptacle established and maintained for the convenience of the public, or of any person or persons, in making payment for any article of merchandise or service, wherein is contained any money or thing of value, or extracts or obtains, or attempts to extract or obtain, therefrom any such money or thing of value so deposited or contained therein, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $750.00.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.113 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 24 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 16953.

Understanding Michigan Law on Tampering with Coin or Depository Boxes: Section 750.113 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.113 of the Michigan Penal Code deals with the unlawful act of forcefully opening or attempting to open a coin or depository box. Here is a simplified explanation of this law:

Unlawful Actions:

• It's illegal for a person to purposely and maliciously use any key, instrument, device, or explosive to blow or attempt to blow, or force or attempt to force an entrance into any coin box, depository box, or other public receptacle. This includes receptacles used by the public or any person to make payment for any merchandise or service, which contains money or anything of value.
• The law also makes it illegal to extract or attempt to extract any money or anything of value deposited in these boxes or receptacles.

Penalties:

• A person found guilty of this offense is guilty of a misdemeanor. The punishment for this misdemeanor includes imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $750.

The Importance of Understanding Section 750.113

Understanding this law is important as it helps protect public and private property from damage and theft. It deters individuals from forcefully accessing coin boxes, depository boxes, or other receptacles that contain money or other valuable items. By doing so, the law helps maintain public trust in the use of these receptacles for transactions and the security of their deposited items.