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Can you summarize MICL 432.313?
LAWFUL INTERNET GAMING ACT (432.301 - 432.322) > Prohibited conduct; violations; penalties.
Short Summary
The Lawful Internet Gaming Act in Michigan prohibits certain conduct related to internet gaming and establishes penalties for violations. It is applicable to any person involved in internet gaming in the state of Michigan. The prohibited conduct includes offering internet gaming without being an internet gaming operator, making false statements on license applications, providing false testimony, failing to report or pay required fees, tampering with gaming equipment or software, allowing underage individuals to engage in internet wagering, and attempting to defraud gaming operators. Violation of subsection (1)(a) is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. Violation of subsection (1)(b) to (g) is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a $10,000.00 fine. The act also allows the board to consider violations when determining whether to issue a license, and authorizes the attorney general or a county prosecuting attorney to prosecute violations.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person involved in internet gaming in the state of Michigan
What does it govern?
Prohibited conduct; violations; penalties
What are exemptions?
The act does not apply to internet gaming under section 4(4)
What are the Penalties?
Violation of subsection (1)(a) is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. Violation of subsection (1)(b) to (g) is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a $10,000.00 fine.
Jurisdiction
Michigan