Sec. 2c.
(1) A person who alleges a violation of section 2b may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both within 90 days after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this act.
(2) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (1) may be brought in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred, the county where the complainant resides, or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides.
(3) As used in subsection (1), "damages" means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of section 2b, including reasonable attorney fees.
History: Add. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees
Act 196 of 1973 - Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees (15.341 - 15.348)
Section 15.342 - Public Officer or Employee; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 15.342b - Report of Violation; Applicability of Sanctions; Civil Fine.
Section 15.342c - Civil Action; Commencement of Action; “Damages” Defined.
Section 15.342d - Court Order; Costs.
Section 15.342e - Posting Notices of Protections and Obligations.
Section 15.343 - Board of Ethics; Creation; Function.
Section 15.345 - Board of Ethics; Powers and Duties.
Section 15.347 - Appropriation.
Section 15.348 - Other Acts Not Superseded; Interpretation and Administration of Act.