Michigan Laws 750.217b – Representation as public utility employee; felony; “public utility” defined
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(1) An individual who is not employed by a public utility shall not inform another individual or represent to another individual by uniform, identification, or any other means that he or she is employed by that public utility with intent to do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Gain or attempt to gain entry to a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
For details, see Mich. Comp. Laws ch. 777 pt. 2
Attorney's Note
Under the Michigan Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| G | up to 2 years |
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 750.217b
- felony: when used in this act, shall be construed to mean an offense for which the offender, on conviction may be punished by death, or by imprisonment in state prison. See Michigan Laws 750.7
(b) Remain or attempt to remain in or upon a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property.
(c) Commit or attempt to commit a crime.
(2) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(3) As used in this section, “public utility” means a utility that provides steam, gas, heat, electricity, water, cable television, telecommunications services, or pipeline services, whether privately, municipally, or cooperatively owned.