Michigan Laws 400.605 – Conditions or operation of institution or facility; false statement or false representation of material fact to qualify for certification or recertification; felony; penalty
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(1) A person shall not knowingly and wilfully make, or induce or seek to induce the making of, a false statement or false representation of a material fact with respect to the conditions or operation of an institution or facility in order that the institution or facility may qualify, upon initial certification or upon recertification, as a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or home health agency.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years, or by a fine of not more than $30,000.00, or both.
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 4 years |
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 400.605
- False: means wholly or partially untrue or deceptive. See Michigan Laws 400.602
- knowingly: means that a person is in possession of facts under which he or she is aware or should be aware of the nature of his or her conduct and that his or her conduct is substantially certain to cause the payment of a medicaid benefit. See Michigan Laws 400.602
- Person: means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 400.602