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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 22. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a person who violates this act, or who maintains a fire hazard in violation of this act, or rule promulgated pursuant to this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, the owner of a firm or vehicle operated in this state which is operated in violation of this act or the rules promulgated under this act shall pay a civil fine of $200.00, if the violation creates a fire hazard or a likelihood that hazardous material will be released. Each civil fine collected must be deposited in the general fund of this state.
(2) A member of the board who intentionally violates section 3b(6) 1 shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(3) If the board arbitrarily and capriciously violates section 3b(9) the board shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(4) A labelled fire door assembly with a temporary door locking device or system that is installed under section 1d of 1937 PA 306, MCL 388.851d, does not violate this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 29. Fire Prevention § 29.22 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-29-fire-prevention/mi-comp-laws-29-22/
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