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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 16213a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), a person that violates section 16213(1) 1 regarding the documentation of a medical service involving vaginal or anal penetration in a patient's medical record is subject to an administrative fine or guilty of a crime as follows:
(a) For a first violation, an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(b) For a second violation, an administrative fine of not more than $2,500.00.
(c) For a third or subsequent violation, a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 180 days or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
(2) A person that violates section 16213(1) regarding the documentation of a medical service involving vaginal or anal penetration in a patient's medical record is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 180 days or a fine of $5,000.00, or both, if the violation was the result of gross negligence.
(3) A person that intentionally violates section 16213(1) regarding the documentation of a medical service involving vaginal or anal penetration in a patient's medical record is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $7,500.00, or both.
(4) This section does not limit any other sanction or additional action a disciplinary subcommittee is authorized to impose or take.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.16213a - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-16213a/
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