THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.145o Violation of act by operator or employee of unlicensed facility; violation as felony; penalty. Sec. 145o.

An operator of an unlicensed facility that is subject to licensure, or an employee or an individual acting on behalf of an unlicensed facility that is subject to licensure, who violates the adult foster care facility licensing act or part 213, 215, or 217 of the public health code or rules promulgated pursuant to the adult foster care facility licensing act or part 213, 215, or 217 of the public health code and whose violation is a proximate cause of the death of a vulnerable adult is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $75,000.00, or both.

History: Add. 1994, Act 149, Eff. Oct. 1, 1994

Understanding Michigan Law on Violations by Operators of Unlicensed Facilities: Section 750.145o of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.145o of the Michigan Penal Code addresses violations by operators or employees of unlicensed adult foster care facilities. Here's a simplified explanation of this legal text:

If an operator, employee, or any individual acting on behalf of an unlicensed adult foster care facility (a facility that is legally required to have a license but does not) violates certain parts of the adult foster care facility licensing act or the public health code (or the rules associated with these acts), they are committing a crime. If their violation directly leads to the death of a vulnerable adult, they are guilty of a felony.

A felony is a serious crime that can lead to harsh punishments. In this case, the felony can be punished by up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $75,000, or both.

In simple terms, this law states that if someone runs or works for an unlicensed adult foster care facility and breaks certain laws or rules, which then leads to the death of a vulnerable adult, they can be found guilty of a serious crime and face substantial penalties.