Michigan Laws 290.779 – Violation as misdemeanor
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(1) A person who violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to the following penalties:
(a) If the person was acting as a dealer in violation of this act, for a first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. For each subsequent offense, the person shall be fined not less than $2,000.00 or more than $10,000.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 290.779
- Dealer: means a person who buys, collects, or otherwise acquires ginseng roots in this state for resale or trade. See Michigan Laws 290.753
- Director: means the director of the department of agriculture or an authorized representative of the director. See Michigan Laws 290.753
- Grower: means a person who grows cultivated ginseng. See Michigan Laws 290.753
- Person: means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 290.753
(b) If the person was acting as a grower in violation of this act, for a first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $25.00 or more than $500.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. For each subsequent offense, the person shall be fined not less than $200.00 or more than $1,000.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.
(2) In addition to other penalties provided by law, the director may withhold, suspend, or revoke a license, registration, or certificate for good cause, including violation of this act or violation of a rule promulgated under this act.