Sec. 14.
(1) A person shall not do any of the following:
(a) Fraudulently cut, tear, or remove a documentary stamp from a written instrument.
(b) Fraudulently affix to a written instrument upon which the tax is imposed by this act any of the following:
(i) A documentary stamp that has been cut, torn, or removed from another written instrument upon which the tax is imposed by this act.
(ii) A documentary stamp of insufficient value.
(iii) A forged or counterfeited stamp.
(iv) An impression of a forged or counterfeited stamp, die, plate, or other article.
(c) Willfully remove or alter the cancellation marks of a documentary stamp, restore a documentary stamp with the intent to use or cause the same to be used after it has already been used, knowingly buy, sell, offer for sale, or give away an altered or restored stamp to a person for use, or knowingly use an altered or restored stamp.
(d) Knowingly or willfully prepare, keep, sell, offer for sale, or have in his or her possession a forged or counterfeited documentary stamp.
(e) Knowingly or willfully issue a false or fraudulent affidavit described in section 5.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
History: 1993, Act 330, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 330 of 1993 - State Real Estate Transfer Tax Act (207.521 - 207.537)
Section 207.521 - Short Title.
Section 207.522 - Definitions.
Section 207.523 - Written Instruments Subject to Tax; Person Liable for Tax; Payment Date; Refund.
Section 207.524 - Written Instruments Executed Outside of State.
Section 207.526 - Written Instruments and Transfers of Property Exempt From Tax.
Section 207.527 - Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceeding; Exemption From Tax.
Section 207.528 - Stamp as Evidence of Tax Payment; Other Methods of Cancellation.
Section 207.530 - Disposition of Tax.
Section 207.531 - Crediting Tax Proceeds.
Section 207.532 - Payment of Tax; Written Instruments Not Subject to Tax.
Section 207.534 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Misdemeanor.
Section 207.535 - Tax in Addition to and Collected With Tax Imposed Under MCL 207.501 to 207.513.