Terms Used In Michigan Laws 289.2117

  • Consumer: means an individual who is a member of the public, takes possession of food, is not functioning in the capacity of an operator of a food establishment or food processor, and does not offer the food for resale. See Michigan Laws 289.1105
  • Department: means the department of agriculture and rural development. See Michigan Laws 289.1107
  • Food: means articles used for food or drink for humans or other animals, chewing gum, and articles used for components of any such article. See Michigan Laws 289.1107
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
   The department shall submit to the governor and the legislature an annual report summarizing all judgments, decrees, and court orders, which have been rendered by the department under this act, including the nature of the charge and the disposition thereof. The department may disseminate information regarding food as it considers necessary to protect the health of the consumer and the protection of the consumer against fraud. This section does not prohibit the department from collecting, reporting, and illustrating the results of the investigations of the department.