Michigan Laws 333.5486 – Violations; penalties; waiver
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.5486
- Consumer: means that term as used in the consumer product safety act, 15 USC 2051 to 2085. See Michigan Laws 333.5481
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 333.5481
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person who violates this part is subject to the following:
(a) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person’s first offense under this part, a civil fine of not more than $100.00 per item, not to exceed $5,000.00 total.
(b) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person’s second offense under this part, a civil fine of not more than $500.00 per item, not to exceed $25,000.00 total.
(c) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person’s third or subsequent offense under this part, a civil fine of not more than $1,000.00 per item, not to exceed $50,000.00 total.
(d) If a person knowingly violates this part and the person is not an individual consumer, a civil fine equal to 3 times the amounts in subdivision (c).
(2) A civil fine imposed under this section shall be waived if it is determined that a person acted in good faith to be in compliance with this part, pursued compliance with due diligence, and promptly corrected any noncompliance after discovery of the violation.