Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 452 of 2004 - Identity Theft Protection Act (445.61 - 445.79d)
Section 445.72b - Misrepresentation by Advertisement or Solicitation Prohibited; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Civil Remedy.

Sec. 12b.
(1) A person shall not distribute an advertisement or make any other solicitation that misrepresents to the recipient that a security breach has occurred that may affect the recipient.
(2) A person shall not distribute an advertisement or make any other solicitation that is substantially similar to a notice required under section 12(5) or by federal law, if the form of that notice is prescribed by state or federal law, rule, or regulation.
(3) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as follows:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation, or both.
(b) For a second violation, by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 for each violation, or both.
(c) For a third or subsequent violation, by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $3,000.00 for each violation, or both.
(4) Subsection (3) does not affect the availability of any civil remedy for a violation of this section or any other state or federal law.
History: Add. 2006, Act 566, Eff. July 2, 2007 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 315, Eff. Apr. 1, 2011

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce

Act 452 of 2004 - Identity Theft Protection Act (445.61 - 445.79d)

Section 445.61 - Short Title.

Section 445.63 - Definitions.

Section 445.64 - Exemption.

Section 445.65 - Prohibited Acts; Violations; Defense in Civil Action or Criminal Prosecution; Burden of Proof.

Section 445.65a - Definitions; Prohibited Acts; Obtaining Confidential Telephone Records by Law Enforcement Agency or Telecommunication Provider.

Section 445.67 - Additional Prohibited Acts.

Section 445.67a - Prohibited Acts; Interactive Computer Service Provider Not Liable for Certain Actions; Civil Action by Attorney General or Interactive Computer Service Provider; Exception; Recovery of Damages; Investigation.

Section 445.69 - Certain Violations as Felony; Penalty; Consecutive Sentences; Defense in Civil Action or Criminal Prosecution; Burden of Proof; Exception.

Section 445.71 - Prohibited Acts in Conduct of Trade or Commerce; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Civil Liability.

Section 445.72 - Notice of Security Breach; Requirements.

Section 445.72a - Destruction of Data Containing Personal Information Required; Violation as Misdemeanor; Fine; Compliance; "Destroy" Defined.

Section 445.72b - Misrepresentation by Advertisement or Solicitation Prohibited; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Civil Remedy.

Section 445.73 - Verification of Information; Use of Vital Record.

Section 445.75 - Repeal of MCL 750.285.

Section 445.77 - Effective Date.

Section 445.79 - Property Subject to Forfeiture.

Section 445.79a - Seizure of Forfeited Property; Seizure Without Process; Circumstances.

Section 445.79b - Seizure Without Process of Property Not Exceeding $50,000.00; Procedure; Powers of Seizing Agency; Title; Examination of Seized Money; Return of Money; Burden of Proof.

Section 445.79c - Forfeited Property; Powers of Local Government or State; Appointment and Authority of Receiver; Payment of Expenses.

Section 445.79d - Seizure and Forfeiture Activities; Report by Agency to Department of State Police; Audit; "Reporting Agency" Defined.