Sec. 539a.
As used in sections 539a to 539i:
(1) "Private place" means a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance but does not include a place to which the public or substantial group of the public has access.
(2) "Eavesdrop" or "eavesdropping" means to overhear, record, amplify or transmit any part of the private discourse of others without the permission of all persons engaged in the discourse. Neither this definition or any other provision of this act shall modify or affect any law or regulation concerning interception, divulgence or recording of messages transmitted by communications common carriers.
(3) "Surveillance" means to secretly observe the activities of another person for the purpose of spying upon and invading the privacy of the person observed.
(4) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.
History: Add. 1966, Act 319, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-LXXXII - Chapter LXXXII Telegraph and Telephone (750.539...750.540h)
Section 750.539 - Divulging Contents of Messages.
Section 750.539a - Definitions.
Section 750.539b - Trespassing for Purpose of Eavesdropping or Surveillance.
Section 750.539c - Eavesdropping Upon Private Conversation.
Section 750.539e - Use or Divulgence of Information Unlawfully Obtained.
Section 750.539f - Unlawful Manufacture, Possession or Transfer of Eavesdropping Devices.
Section 750.539g - Exceptions.
Section 750.539h - Civil Remedies.
Section 750.539i - Proof of Installation of Device as Prima Facie Evidence of Violation.
Section 750.540b - Notice Contained in Telephone Directory, Printing; Exception.
Section 750.540d - Seizure of Devices, Plans, Instructions, or Materials.
Section 750.540e - Malicious Use of Service Provided by Telecommunications Service Provider.
Section 750.540h - Intent to Permit or Obtain Unauthorized Receipt of Telecommunications Service.