Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.21 (2026)

Refusal of access or information to social welfare commission; misdemeanor.

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THE SOCIAL WELFARE ACT

Act 280 of 1939

400.21 Refusal of access or information to social welfare commission; misdemeanor.

Sec. 21.

Any officer, superintendent or employe of any institution, home, hospital, or other facility subject to inspection under the provisions of this act, who shall refuse to admit any member of the commission, or any duly authorized agent of the state department, acting within the scope of his authority, for the purpose of inspection, or who shall refuse or neglect to furnish any information required by the commission, or said duly authorized agent, acting within the scope of his authority, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in the laws of this state.

History: 1939, Act 280, Imd. Eff. June 16, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 400.21

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1980–1980 · leading case: People v. Alexander, 296 N.W.2d 840 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980).

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People v. Alexander, 296 N.W.2d 840 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980). “084, NY Crim Pro Law § 400.21 (McKinney, 1979).”

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