Michigan law prohibits the sale or possession with intent to sell certain silver articles falsely marked as 'sterling' or 'coin silver' unless they meet specific purity standards—925/1000 for sterling and 900/1000 for coin silver. Violations are classified as misdemeanors with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The laws aim to prevent fraudulent silver marking and protect consumers from deception.
Selling or possessing with intent to sell silver articles marked as 'sterling' or 'coin silver' that do not meet the required purity standards (925/1000 for sterling, 900/1000 for coin silver) constitutes a violation.
Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 1 year of imprisonment and fines up to $1,000.
Yes, the law applies to any silver articles marked or branded as 'sterling' or 'coin silver,' regardless of the type of item.
You can have the silver tested by a professional to determine its purity, ensuring it meets the 925/1000 or 900/1000 standards required by law.