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750.217g – Badge, patch, or uniform of fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service; selling, furnishing, possessing, wearing, exhibiting, or displaying prohibited; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; definitions | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's laws on prohibited use of fire, medical, and life support badges, uniforms, and patches, including exceptions and penalties.

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750.217g – Badge, patch, or uniform of fire department, life support agency, or medical first response service; selling, furnishing, possessing, wearing, exhibiting, or displaying prohibited; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; definitions

Michigan Penal Code § 750.217g

Summary

Michigan law prohibits selling, furnishing, possessing, wearing, or displaying badges, patches, or uniforms of fire departments, life support agencies, or medical first response services, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include authorized personnel, retirees, family members of deceased members, and collectors. Violations are classified as misdemeanors with associated penalties.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's laws on prohibited use of fire, medical, and life support badges, uniforms, and patches, including exceptions and penalties.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.