Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.12611

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  A person or state or local governmental agency that violates this part or part 129 shall be directed to comply with this part and is subject to a civil fine of not more than $100.00 for a first violation and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation. A person who makes a false statement in an affidavit under this part is guilty of perjury under section 423 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.423.