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Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 91 of 2026
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Sec. 216.
A person who wears, exhibits, displays, or uses, for any purpose, the badge or uniform or a
badge or uniform substantially identical to that prescribed by the department of state police for
officers of the department, unless he or she is a member of the department, is guilty of a
misdemeanor. However, this section shall not be construed to prohibit persons of the theatrical
profession from wearing such badge or uniform in any playhouse or theatre while actually
engaged in following that profession.§ 750.216Badge or uniform of state police; unauthorized wearing, exhibition, display, or
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