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Michigan Criminal Code: False Personation or Impersonation

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Badge or uniform of state police; unauthorized wearing, exhibition, display

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.216 Badge or uniform of state police; unauthorized wearing, exhibition, display, or use as misdemeanor; exception. Sec. 216.

A person who wears, exhibits, displays, or uses, for any purpose, the badge or uniform or a badge or uniform substantially identical to that prescribed by the department of state police for officers of the department, unless he or she is a member of the department, is guilty of a misdemeanor. However, this section shall not be construed to prohibit persons of the theatrical profession from wearing such badge or uniform in any playhouse or theatre while actually engaged in following that profession.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.216 ;-- Am. 1985, Act 78, Eff. Mar. 31, 1986

Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.216: Unauthorized Wearing or Use of State Police Badge or Uniform

Michigan Penal Code 750.216 addresses the offense of unauthorized wearing, exhibition, display, or use of the badge or uniform of the state police. This section prohibits individuals who are not members of the department of state police from wearing, exhibiting, displaying, or using the badge or uniform, or a substantially identical one, prescribed for officers of the department. The key points of this statute are summarized below:

Unauthorized Wearing or Use of State Police Badge or Uniform

  1. It is a misdemeanor offense for a person to wear, exhibit, display, or use, for any purpose, the badge or uniform of the department of state police or a substantially identical badge or uniform, unless they are a member of the department.
  2. The intention behind this provision is to prohibit individuals from falsely presenting themselves as officers of the state police by wearing or using their distinctive badge or uniform without proper authorization.

Exception for Theatrical Profession

  1. This section does not apply to persons of the theatrical profession who wear such badge or uniform in a playhouse or theatre while actively engaged in their theatrical performances.
  2. The exception recognizes that individuals in the theatrical profession may need to wear police badges or uniforms as part of their roles in theatrical productions.

Please note that this is a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.216. For a complete understanding of the law and its implications, it is recommended to consult the full text of the statute and seek legal advice if necessary.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.

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