Michigan Laws 168.482e – Prohibited conduct; misdemeanor; felony; penalties
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Attorney's Note
Under the Michigan Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| E | up to 5 years |
(1) An individual shall not do any of the following regarding a petition under section 482:
(a) Sign a petition with a name other than his or her own.
(b) Make a false statement in a certificate on a petition.
(c) If not a circulator, sign a petition as a circulator.
(d) Sign a name as circulator other than his or her own.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), an individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 93 days, or both.
(3) An individual shall not sign a petition under section 482 with multiple names. An individual who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony.
(4) If an individual signs a petition in violation of this section, any signature by that individual on the petition is invalid and must not be counted.