Sec. 414.
Any person who takes or uses without authority any motor vehicle without intent to steal the same, or who is a party to such unauthorized taking or using, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,500.00. However, in case of a first offense, the court may reduce the punishment to imprisonment for not more than 3 months or a fine of not more than $500.00. However, this section does not apply to any person or persons employed by the owner of said motor vehicle or anyone else, who, by the nature of his or her employment, has the charge of or the authority to drive said motor vehicle if said motor vehicle is driven or used without the owner's knowledge or consent.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.414 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 33 of 1909, being CL 1915, § 15431; and CL 1929, § 16970.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-LXI - Chapter LXI Motor Vehicles (750.412...750.421e)
Section 750.413 - Motor Vehicle; Taking Possession and Driving Away.
Section 750.414 - Motor Vehicle; Use Without Authority but Without Intent to Steal.
Section 750.414a - Unlawful Possession of Motor Vehicle Master Key; Definition; Exceptions; Penalty.
Section 750.416 - Motor Vehicle; Damaging, Tampering or Meddling With.
Section 750.417 - Motor Vehicle; Removal Out of State, Consent of Mortgagee.
Section 750.418 - Motor Vehicle; Removal Out of State, Consent of Vendor.
Section 750.420 - Motor Vehicle; Equipment With Smoke or Gas Producing Devices.
Section 750.421 - Repealed. 2020, Act 57, Eff. June 8, 2020.
Section 750.421a - Motor Vehicle; Assignment of Title Upon Trade-In.
Section 750.421b - Motor Vehicle; Transporting Farm or Commercial Products, Hindering.
Section 750.421e - Repealed. 1974, Act 367, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975.