Sec. 12.
(1) A public official who intentionally violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(2) A public official who is convicted of intentionally violating a provision of this act for a second time within the same term shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $2,000.00, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.
History: 1976, Act 267, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees
Act 267 of 1976 - Open Meetings Act (15.261 - 15.275)
Section 15.264 - Public Notice of Meetings Generally; Contents; Places of Posting.
Section 15.266 - Providing Copies of Public Notice on Written Request; Fee.
Section 15.267 - Closed Sessions; Roll Call Vote; Separate Set of Minutes.
Section 15.269a.added - Sound Recordings of Public Meetings.
Section 15.272 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 15.273 - Violation; Liability.