On the December 20th show a caller questioned the rules regarding the disclosure of a holding a CPL during a traffic stop even when not carrying a firearm.
I relayed what I had been taught and thought to still be true. I also indicated that I would contact the Michigan State Police to get a clarification. As always Lt. Maike came through for me (at 7:08 a.m. I might add).
I stand corrected, wording was added in 2003 that only required disclosure of a CPL when carrying, and was again update in 2012 to add carrying electronic devices such as a “Taser”
I have attached the letter below and a link to the Michigan Legislative website where you may read the entire passage.
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Mr. Cupka,
The CPL disclosure requirements detailed in MCL 28.425f(3) only apply when the CPL holder is carrying a concealed pistol or a portable device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology. A CPL holder is not under an obligation to disclose he or she has a CPL when the CPL holder is not carrying. The language requiring disclosure only when carrying a concealed pistol was added by Public Act 719 of 2002 and became effective July 1, 2003. The requirement to disclose when carrying a portable device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology was added by Public Act 123 of 2012 and became effective August 6, 2012.
The following is a link to MCL 28.425f for your review: