THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931
750.217a Solicitation of information as to employment, residence, assets or earnings by false personation; penalty. Sec. 217a.
Any individual who on his own behalf, or as officer, agent, partner, employee, or representative of any entity, solicits or aids or abets another in soliciting information from any person as to his or any other person's place of employment, residence, assets or earnings, by any means whatever with the intent of misleading the person into believing that the information is being sought by or on behalf of, or for the purposes of, any governmental agency or commission is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: Add. 1961, Act 62, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961
Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.217a: Solicitation of Information by False Personation
Michigan Penal Code 750.217a addresses the offense of soliciting information by false personation. The key points of this statute are summarized below:
Solicitation of Information by False Personation
- It is a misdemeanor offense for an individual, acting on their own behalf or as an officer, agent, partner, employee, or representative of any entity, to solicit or aid or abet another person in soliciting information from any individual regarding their place of employment, residence, assets, or earnings.
- The solicitation can be made through any means, and the purpose of the solicitation is to mislead the person into believing that the information is being sought by or on behalf of a governmental agency or commission.
Penalties
- The offense is classified as a misdemeanor.
Please note that this is a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.217a. For a comprehensive understanding of the law and its implications, it is recommended to consult the full text of the statute and seek legal advice if necessary.