Michigan Compiled Laws
328-1931-LXXXII - Chapter LXXXII Telegraph and Telephone (750.539...750.540h)
Section 750.539h - Civil Remedies.

Sec. 539h.
Any parties to any conversation upon which eavesdropping is practiced contrary to this act shall be entitled to the following civil remedies:
(a) An injunction by a court of record prohibiting further eavesdropping.
(b) All actual damages against the person who eavesdrops.
(c) Punitive damages as determined by the court or by a jury.
History: Add. 1966, Act 319, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967

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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 750.539d - Installation, Placement, or Use of Device for Observing, Recording, Transmitting, Photographing or Eavesdropping in Private Place.

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 750.539j - Surveillance of or Distribution, Dissemination, or Transmission of Recording, Photograph, or Visual Image of Individual Having Reasonable Expectation of Privacy; Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Exceptions; “Survei...

Section 750.539k - Personal Identifying Information; Prohibited Conduct; Exception; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Definitions.

Section 750.539l - Tracking Device; Placement or Installment on Motor Vehicle Without Consent; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Exemptions; Inapplicability of Subsection (2)(j); Liability for Damages; Definitions.

Section 750.540 - Use of Electronic Medium of Communication; Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Definitions.

Section 750.540a - Party Line, Emergency, Defined; Refusal to Yield or Surrender Use of Line; Pretext; Penalty.

Section 750.540b - Notice Contained in Telephone Directory, Printing; Exception.

Section 750.540c - Prohibited Conduct With Regard to Telecommunications Access Device; “Materials” Defined; Violation as Felony; Penalty; Amateur Radio Service; Forfeiture; Order; Definitions.

Section 750.540d - Seizure of Devices, Plans, Instructions, or Materials.

Section 750.540e - Malicious Use of Service Provided by Telecommunications Service Provider.

Section 750.540f - Telecommunications Access Device; Use in Violation of MCL 750.219a; Misdemeanor; Violation of Subsection (1) and Previous Conviction as Felony; Prior Conviction; Definitions.

Section 750.540g - Telecommunications Service; Unauthorized Use by Officer, Shareholder, Partner, Employee, Agent, or Independent Contractor; Use in Separate Incidents Pursuant to Scheme or Course of Conduct; Enhanced Sentence Based on Prior Convicti...

Section 750.540h - Intent to Permit or Obtain Unauthorized Receipt of Telecommunications Service.