THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931
750.255 Tools and implements for counterfeiting bills or notes. Sec. 255.
Tools and implements for counterfeiting notes - Any person who shall engrave, make or mend, or begin to engrave, make or mend, any plate, block, press or other tool, instrument or implement, or shall make or provide any paper or other material, adapted or designed for the forging and making any false or counterfeit note, certificate or other bill of credit in the similitude of the notes, certificates, bills of credit issued by lawful authority for any debt of this state, or any of its political subdivisions or municipalities, or any false or counterfeit note or bill in the similitude of the notes or bills issued by any bank or banking company established in this state, or within the United States, or in any of the British provinces in North America, or in any foreign state or country; and any person who shall have in his possession any such plate or block, engraved in whole or in part, or any press or other tool, instrument or implement, or any paper or other material, adapted and designed as aforesaid, with intent to use the same, or to cause or permit the same to be used in forging or making any such false or counterfeit certificates, bills or notes, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 10 years or by fine of not more than 5,000 dollars.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1934, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 16, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1934 ;-- CL 1948, 750.255 Former Law: See section 9 of Ch. 155 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5810; CL 1871, § 7639; How., § 9221; CL 1897, § 11667; CL 1915, § 15440; and CL 1929, § 17056.
The Michigan Penal Code (Excerpt)
Act 328 of 1931
Section 255: Tools and Implements for Counterfeiting Bills or Notes
Section 255 of the Michigan Penal Code addresses the possession and use of tools and implements intended for counterfeiting bills or notes. It is a serious offense to engage in any activities related to forging or counterfeiting currency under this law.
According to the statute, it is unlawful for any person to engrave, make, mend, or begin to engrave, make, or mend any plate, block, press, or other tool, instrument, or implement that is specifically designed or adapted for counterfeiting purposes. This includes the creation or provision of any paper or material intended for forging false or counterfeit notes, certificates, or bills of credit resembling those legally issued by the state of Michigan, its political subdivisions or municipalities, or any authorized bank or banking company within the state, the United States, the British provinces in North America, or any foreign state or country.
Furthermore, anyone found in possession of such plates, blocks, presses, tools, instruments, implements, papers, or materials, either fully or partially engraved or prepared for counterfeiting, with the intent to use them for forging or producing false or counterfeit certificates, bills, or notes, is committing a felony offense.
The penalty for violating this law is severe. Offenders may face imprisonment in the state prison for a maximum term of ten years, or a fine of up to $5,000.
History: The Michigan Penal Code, Act 328, was enacted on September 18, 1931, with subsequent amendments in 1934. Similar offenses were addressed in previous laws dating back to 1846.
Note: This summary is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For accurate and up-to-date information, consult legal professionals or refer to the original statutes and legal authorities within the Michigan Penal Code.