Sec. 24.
The department or any other person, in order to force compliance with this act, may bring an action in a circuit court in any county in which the registrant or any other person has solicited or sold prepaid contracts, whether or not that person has purchased a prepaid contract or is personally aggrieved by a violation of this act. The court may award damages, issue equitable orders in accordance with the Michigan court rules to restrain conduct in violation of this act, and award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing party.
History: 1986, Act 255, Eff. July 1, 1987 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 21, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 328 - Dead Human Bodies
Act 255 of 1986 - Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act (328.211 - 328.235)
Section 328.211 - Short Title.
Section 328.212 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 328.213 - Definitions; B to D.
Section 328.214 - Definitions; D to M.
Section 328.215 - Definitions; N to U.
Section 328.219 - Notice of Purchase or Assignment of Business Operations or Prepaid Contracts.
Section 328.220 - Nonguaranteed or Guaranteed Price Contracts; Execution.
Section 328.221 - Guaranteed Price Contract; Requirements.
Section 328.227 - Rules Generally.
Section 328.228 - Prohibited Conduct; Rules; Administrative Action.
Section 328.231 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 328.232 - Conversion of Funds as Felony; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties.
Section 328.234 - Action to Force Compliance; Damages; Orders.