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Michigan Criminal Code: Forgery and Counterfeiting

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Union label; counterfeiting, imitation, unauthorized use

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.265a Union label; counterfeiting, imitation, unauthorized use. Sec. 265a.

Any person who counterfeits or imitates any union label, or who uses any union label without authority of the particular labor organization or association of working-men whose union label is being so used, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A union label for the purposes of this section is defined as a trademark, term, design, symbol or device of a labor organization or association of working-men adopted by them to distinguish their craft, trade or work or membership in or indicating work done by such labor organization or association of working-men.

History: Add. 1957, Act 62, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957

The Michigan Penal Code (Excerpt)

Act 328 of 1931

Section 265a: Union Label Counterfeiting, Imitation, Unauthorized Use

Section 265a of the Michigan Penal Code addresses the offense of counterfeiting, imitating, or unauthorized use of a union label. The purpose of this law is to protect the rights and interests of labor organizations or associations of working-men by prohibiting the unauthorized use of their union labels.

According to this statute:

  1. It is a misdemeanor offense for any person to counterfeit or imitate a union label. This prohibition applies to the unauthorized replication or imitation of a union label that belongs to a specific labor organization or association of working-men. A union label, as defined in this section, refers to a trademark, term, design, symbol, or device adopted by a labor organization or association of working-men to distinguish their craft, trade, or work, or to indicate membership in or work performed by such organization or association.
  2. It is also a misdemeanor offense for any person to use a union label without the authority of the particular labor organization or association of working-men to which the union label belongs. Unauthorized use of a union label undermines the purpose and integrity of the label as a distinguishing mark associated with the specific labor organization or association.

History: Section 265a was added to the Michigan Penal Code through Act 62 of 1957, which became effective on September 27, 1957.

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.

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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