Sec. 31.
(1) After notice and opportunity for hearing, upon finding that a person has violated this act or a rule promulgated under this act, the director may impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation. If a violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act occurs despite the exercise of due care or does not result in significant harm to human health or the environment, the director may issue a warning in lieu of an administrative fine.
(2) The director shall advise the attorney general if a person fails to pay an administrative fine imposed under this section. The attorney general may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the fine.
History: 1994, Act 184, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 290 - Weights, Measures, and Standards
Act 184 of 1994 - Michigan Ginseng Act (290.751 - 290.781)
Section 290.751 - Short Title.
Section 290.753 - Definitions.
Section 290.758 - Ginseng Certificate Required; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 290.759 - Ginseng Plants or Plant Parts Sold for Propagation.
Section 290.761 - Sale of Cultivated Ginseng by Grower.
Section 290.763 - Wild Ginseng.
Section 290.765 - Grower's License; Dealer's License; Fee; Expiration; Requirement.
Section 290.767 - Prohibited Conduct by Dealer.
Section 290.769 - Cultivated and Wild Ginseng Submitted for Weighing.
Section 290.771 - Record of Sale.
Section 290.773 - Retention of Record; Availability for Inspection.
Section 290.777 - Prohibited Conduct.