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Can you summarize MICL 432.413?
LAWFUL SPORTS BETTING ACT (432.401 - 432.419) > Prohibited conduct; violations; penalties.
Short Summary
This section of the Lawful Sports Betting Act in Michigan prohibits certain conduct related to internet sports betting and outlines the penalties for violations. It is applicable to any person involved in internet sports betting in the state of Michigan. The prohibited conduct includes offering internet sports betting without being a licensed sports betting operator, making false statements on license applications, providing false information to the board, evading license fees or taxes, tampering with betting equipment or altering odds, allowing underage individuals to participate in internet sports betting, defrauding operators or claiming excessive winnings, attempting to influence the outcome of sporting events, and using non-public knowledge to place bets. Violations of subsection (1)(a) are considered felonies and can result in imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to $100,000. Violations of subsection (1)(b) to (i) are considered misdemeanors and can result in imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to $10,000. The board may consider violations of this section when deciding whether to issue a license. The attorney general or a county prosecuting attorney may prosecute violations of subsection (1)(a) in the county where the violation occurred or in Ingham County.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person involved in internet sports betting in the state of Michigan
What does it govern?
Prohibited conduct and violations related to internet sports betting
What are exemptions?
Internet sports betting may be exempted under certain conditions specified in section 4(4) of this act.
What are the Penalties?
Violation of subsection (1)(a) is a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to $100,000. Violation of subsection (1)(b) to (i) is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to $10,000.
Jurisdiction
Michigan