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CPL disqualifying misdemeanors

Welcome to the CPL disqualifying misdemeanors information page of the Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds website.

A CPL application will not be approved if a CPL applicant has been convicted of one of the following misdemeanors in the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application:




A CPL application will not be approved if a CPL applicant has been convicted of one of the following misdemeanors in the 8 years immediately preceding the date of application:

  • Failing to stop when involved in a personal injury accident, MCL 257.617a
  • Operating while intoxicated, second offense, MCL 257.625, punishable as provided in subsection (9)(b)
  • Drunk driving, commercial vehicle, MCL 257.625m punishable under subsection (4) of that section
  • Reckless driving, MCL 257.626
  • Driving while license suspended or revoked, MCL 257.904 punishable as a second or subsequent offense.
  • Operating aircraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance with prior conviction, MCL 259.185
  • Hindering or obstructing certain persons performing official weights and measures duties, MCL 290.629
  • Hindering, obstructing, assaulting, or committing bodily injury upon director or authorized representative, MCL 290.650
  • Operating ORV under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, second or subsequent offense, MCL 324.81134, punishable under subsection (5) or (6) of that section
  • Operating a snowmobile under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, MCL 324.82127 punishable as a second or subsequent offense under section 82128(1)(b) or (c) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82128.
  • Operating vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, second or subsequent offense). MCL 324.80176 punishable under section 80177(1)(b)
  • Knowingly or intentionally possessing controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or prescription form, MCL 333.7403.
  • Operating locomotive under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, or while visibly impaired, MCL 462.353 punishable under subsection (4) of that section.
  • Displaying sexually explicit matter to minors, MCL 722.677
  • Assault or domestic assault, MCL 750.81
  • Aggravated assault or aggravated domestic assault, MCL 750.81a
  • Entering without breaking, MCL 750.115
  • Fourth degree child abuse, MCL 750.136b
  • Accosting, enticing, or soliciting a child for immoral purposes, MCL 750.145a
  • Vulnerable adult abuse, MCL 750.145n
  • Solicitation to commit a felony, MCL 750.157b
  • Impersonating peace officer or medical examiner, MCL 750.215
  • Illegal sale of a firearm or ammunition, MCL 750.223
  • Illegal sale of a self-defense spray, MCL 750.224d
  • Sale or possession of a switchblade, MCL 750.226a
  • Improper transportation of a loaded firearm, MCL 750.227c
  • Failure to have a pistol inspected, MCL 750.228
  • Accepting a pistol in pawn, MCL 750.229
  • Failure to register the purchase of a firearm or a firearm component, MCL 750.232
  • Improperly obtaining a pistol, making a false statement on an application to purchase a pistol, or using false Identification to purchase a pistol, MCL 750.232a
  • Intentionally aiming a firearm without malice, MCL 750.233
  • Intentionally discharging a firearm aimed without malice, MCL 750.234
  • Possessing a firearm on prohibited premises, MCL 750.234d
  • Brandishing a firearm in public, MCL 750.234e
  • Possession of a firearm by an individual less than 18 years of age, MCL 750.234f
  • Intentionally discharging a firearm aimed without malice causing injury, MCL 750.235
  • Parent of a minor who possessed a firearm in a weapon free school zone, MCL 750.235a
  • Setting a spring gun or other device, MCL 750.236
  • Possessing a firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug, MCL 750.237
  • Weapon free school zone violation, MCL 750.237a
  • Indecent exposure, MCL 750.335a
  • Stalking, MCL 750.411h
  • Reckless, careless, or negligent use of a firearm resulting in injury or death, MCL 752.861
  • Careless, reckless, or negligent use of a firearm resulting in property damage, MCL 752.862
  • Reckless discharge of a firearm, MCL 752.863a
  • Violation of a law of the United States, another state, or a local unit of government of this state or another state substantially corresponding to a violation described above