Section 393.508b - Qualified interpreter; misrepresentation as misdemeanor; violation of MCL 393.503a; fine; effective date of subsection (3)(1) A person who knows that he or she does not meet the definition of qualified interpreter under this act and misrepresents himself or herself as a qualified interpreter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $1,000.00, or both.(2) An individual who applies to become certified as a qualified interpreter through the state by the division or a qualified interpreter certified through the state by the division who violates this act is subject to 1 or more of the following actions by the division: (a) Rejection of his or her application for certification as a qualified interpreter under this act.(b) Revocation, suspension, or limitation of his or her certification as a qualified interpreter under this act.(3) An appointing authority that willfully violates section 3a is subject to a civil fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $10,000.00.(4) Subsection (3) becomes effective on the effective date of the rules promulgated under this pursuant to section 8a.Amended by 2007, Act 24,s 4, eff. 6/28/2007.Added by 2007, Act 23,s 7, eff. 6/28/2007. By the terms of 2007, Act 24,s 4, eff. 6/28/2007, subsection (1) is effective 10/1/2007.