Section 390.1601 – Short Title.

390.1601 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “authentic credentials in education act”. History: 2005, Act 100, Imd. Eff. July 22, 2005

Section 390.1602 – Definitions.

390.1602 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Academic credential” means a degree or a diploma, transcript, educational or completion certificate, or similar document that indicates completion of a program of study or instruction or completion of 1 or more courses at an institution of higher education or the grant of an associate, […]

Section 390.1603 – False Academic Credential; Issuance or Manufacture Prohibited.

390.1603 False academic credential; issuance or manufacture prohibited. Sec. 3. A person shall not knowingly issue or manufacture a false academic credential in this state. History: 2005, Act 100, Imd. Eff. July 22, 2005

Section 390.1604 – False Academic Credential; Use Prohibited.

390.1604 False academic credential; use prohibited. Sec. 4. (1) An individual shall not knowingly use a false academic credential to obtain employment; to obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment; to obtain admission to a qualified institution; or in connection with any loan, business, trade, profession, or occupation. (2) An individual who does not […]

Section 390.1605 – Violation; Civil Action; Damages.

390.1605 Violation; civil action; damages. Sec. 5. A person damaged by a violation of this act may bring a civil action and may recover costs, reasonable attorney fees, and the greater of either the person’s actual damages or $100,000.00. History: 2005, Act 100, Imd. Eff. July 22, 2005