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Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 333.7403a - Fraudulently obtaining controlled substance or prescription from health care provider
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Fraudulently obtaining or attempting to obtain a controlled substance or a prescription for a controlled substance is illegal. An individual guilty of this offense may receive a sentence of up to 4 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, probation, or substance abuse treatment.
The physician-patient, dentist-patient, or other health professional-patient privileges do not protect medical records or information related to an individual’s fraudulent conduct or attempted fraudulent conduct. A person that releases medical records or information under this section in good faith is immune from liability unless their actions were grossly negligent or constitute willful and wanton misconduct.
Current as of June 2015