THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931
750.157q Delivery, circulation, or sale of financial transaction device obtained or held under proscribed circumstances. Sec. 157q.
A person who delivers, circulates, or sells a financial transaction device which was obtained or held by that person under circumstances proscribed under section 157n, 157p, or 157v, or uses, permits, causes, or procures the financial transaction device to be used, delivered, circulated, or sold, knowing the device to have been obtained or held under circumstances proscribed under section 157n, 157p, or 157v is guilty of a felony.
History: Add. 1967, Act 255, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 276, Eff. Mar. 30, 1988
Simplified Explanation of Michigan Penal Code Section 750.157q
This section of the Michigan Penal Code addresses the illegal distribution, circulation, or sale of financial transaction devices (like credit or debit cards) that have been obtained in an unlawful manner. Here's a simplified explanation:
If a person delivers, distributes, or sells a financial transaction device (such as a credit or debit card) that they obtained or possessed under conditions that violate sections 157n, 157p, or 157v of this law, they are committing a felony. This includes using the device or allowing, causing, or arranging for the device to be used, delivered, distributed, or sold.
A key point is that the person is aware that the device was obtained or possessed under illegal circumstances, as outlined in sections 157n, 157p, or 157v. If they know this and continue with their actions, they're breaking the law and could be found guilty of a felony under Michigan law.