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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 290. Weights, Measures and Standards § 290.650a

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 10a. (1) A person who individually, or by the action of his or her agent or employee, or as the agent or employee of another violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act is subject to an administrative fine. Upon the request of a person to whom an administrative fine is issued, the director shall conduct a hearing conducted pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. A fine authorized by this section shall be as follows:

(a) For a first violation, not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, plus actual costs of the investigation and double the amount of any economic benefit associated with the violation.

(b) For a second violation within 5 years after the first violation, not less than $500.00 or more than $1,000.00, plus actual costs of the investigation and double the amount of any economic benefit associated with the violation.

(c) For a third violation within 5 years after the date of the first violation, not less than $1,000.00 or more than $2,000.00, plus actual costs of the investigation and double the amount of any economic benefit associated with the violation.

(2) A decision of the director under this section is subject to judicial review as provided by law.

(3) The director shall advise the attorney general of the failure of any person to pay an administrative fine imposed under this section. The attorney general shall bring an action in court of competent jurisdiction to recover the fine.

(4) Any administrative fine, costs, and the recovery of any economic benefit associated with a violation collected under this section shall be paid to the state treasury and deposited into the gasoline inspection and testing fund.

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