Sec. 21.
(1) Beginning September 1, 2012, a person that commits 1 or more of the following is subject to the penalties described in subsection (2):
(a) Practices fraud or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license.
(b) Aids or abets another person in the unlicensed practice of an occupation.
(c) Engages in activities regulated under this section without obtaining a license under this act or demonstrating that the person is exempt from licensure under this act.
(d) If the person is a licensee or an officer of a licensee, is convicted of a crime relating to the operation of a PEO.
(e) Engages in false advertising.
(2) After notice and opportunity for hearing under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, the department shall do 1 or more of the following if it determines that a person violated this act, a rule adopted under this act, or an order issued under this act:
(a) Place a limitation on a license.
(b) Suspend a license.
(c) Deny a license or renewal of a license.
(d) Revoke a license.
(e) Impose an administrative fine to be paid to the department, not to exceed $5,000.00.
(f) Censure the person or license.
(g) Place the licensee on probation.
(h) Require restitution to be made, based on proofs submitted to and findings made by the hearing examiner after a contested case.
History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 125, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations
Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)
Section 338.3721 - Short Title.
Section 338.3723 - Definitions.
Section 338.3725 - Professional Employer Agreement; Effect.
Section 338.3729 - Limited License.
Section 338.3731 - List of Licensed Peos; Availability to Public.
Section 338.3733 - License Fees; Adjustment; "Detroit Consumer Price Index" Defined.
Section 338.3735 - Working Capital; Requirements.
Section 338.3739 - Professional Employer Agreement; Liabilities or Obligations; Tax or Assessment.
Section 338.3741 - Prohibited Conduct; Opportunity for Hearing; Penalties.
Section 338.3743 - Violation of Act as Misdemeanor; Penalty.