Michigan Compiled Laws
328-1931-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI False Pretenses and False Representation (750.218...750.221)
Section 750.221 - False Representation as Blind, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing, or Person With Disability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

Sec. 221.
A person shall not falsely represent himself or herself as blind, deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing or as a person who has a disability for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.221 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 132, Eff. Aug. 24, 2016 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 135 of 1917, being CL 1929, § 17102.

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code

Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)

328-1931-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI False Pretenses and False Representation (750.218...750.221)

Section 750.218 - False Pretenses With Intent to Defraud; Violation; Penalty; Enhanced Sentence Based on Prior Convictions; “False Pretense” Defined.

Section 750.219 - Financial Condition; False Statements.

Section 750.219a - Obtaining Telecommunications Services With Intent to Avoid Charge; Violation; Separate Incidents Pursuant to Scheme or Course of Conduct; Enhanced Sentence Based on Prior Convictions; Definitions.

Section 750.219b - Repealed. 1967, Act 255, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.

Section 750.219c - Repealed. 1996, Act 330, Eff. Apr. 1, 1997.

Section 750.219d - Residential Mortgage Fraud; Prohibited Conduct; Venue; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Separate Offenses; Affirmative Defense; Property Subject to Forfeiture; Order; Definitions.