Can you summarize MICL 750.539d?

Short Summary

This legal document, found in the Michigan Penal Code, governs the installation, placement, or use of devices for observing, recording, transmitting, photographing, or eavesdropping in private places. It prohibits individuals from installing, placing, or using such devices in any private place without the consent of the person or persons entitled to privacy in that place. It also prohibits the distribution, dissemination, or transmission of recordings, photographs, or visual images obtained in violation of this section. However, security monitoring in a residence is allowed if conducted by or at the direction of the owner or principal occupant, unless conducted for a lewd or lascivious purpose. Violation of this section is a crime, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. It is important to note that this section does not prevent individuals from being charged, convicted, or punished for other violations of the law committed while violating or attempting to violate this section.

Whom does it apply to?

All individuals

What does it govern?

Installation, placement, or use of device for observing, recording, transmitting, photographing or eavesdropping in private place

What are exemptions?

Security monitoring in a residence if conducted by or at the direction of the owner or principal occupant of that residence, unless conducted for a lewd or lascivious purpose

What are the Penalties?

For a violation or attempted violation of subsection (1)(a): imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. If previously convicted, imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. For a violation or attempted violation of subsection (1)(b): imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

Jurisdiction

Michigan

Source

MICL 750.539d [https://reggi.cloud.regology.com/regulations/US-MICL/US-MICL_C_750_SC_328-1931_P_328-1931-LXXXII_S_750.539d]

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