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750.216b – Emblem, insignia, logo, service mark, or other identification of law enforcement agency or facsimile; violation as misdemeanor; "law enforcement identification" defined; exception | Michigan Law

Michigan law bans non-officers from displaying law enforcement emblems or IDs to prevent impersonation and false endorsements, with misdemeanor penalties.

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750.216b – Emblem, insignia, logo, service mark, or other identification of law enforcement agency or facsimile; violation as misdemeanor; "law enforcement identification" defined; exception

Michigan Penal Code § 750.216b

Summary
Michigan law prohibits individuals, other than peace officers, from wearing or displaying law enforcement emblems, insignia, or identifiers if it suggests they are a peace officer or endorses a commercial or charitable entity. Violations are classified as misdemeanors with penalties up to 93 days in jail or a $500 fine. The law also defines what constitutes 'law enforcement identification' and includes specific exceptions.
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In simple terms: Michigan law bans non-officers from displaying law enforcement emblems or IDs to prevent impersonation and false endorsements, with misdemeanor penalties.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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