Sec. 6j.
(1) A person who retaliates or discriminates against any of the following individuals due to that individual's registration of a complaint or assistance in the investigation of a complaint is guilty of a misdemeanor:
(a) An officer, employee, resident, or visitor to a long-term care facility.
(b) A family member or guardian of a resident in a long-term care facility.
(c) An ombudsman described by this act.
(d) A volunteer at a long-term care facility.
(2) A person who willfully does any of the following in connection with an ombudsman described by this act is subject to a fine of not more than $1,500.00:
(a) Hinders the work of an ombudsman or an ombudsman program.
(b) Refuses to comply with a lawful request of an ombudsman.
(c) Offers compensation or other promises to improperly influence the outcome of a matter being investigated by an ombudsman.
History: Add. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)
Section 400.581 - Short Title.
Section 400.582 - Definitions.
Section 400.584 - Duties of Commission.
Section 400.586 - Office of Services to the Aging; Duties.
Section 400.586b - Report; Applicability of Section.
Section 400.586c - Volunteer Service Credit Program.
Section 400.586d-400.586f - Repealed. 1988, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990.
Section 400.586h - Local or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; Requirements.
Section 400.586j - Retaliation or Discrimination as Misdemeanor; Unlawful Conduct; Fine.
Section 400.587 - Office of Services to the Aging; Interagency Agreements.
Section 400.588 - Conduct of Commission Business at Public Meeting; Notice.
Section 400.589b - Senior Care Respite Fund; Distribution of Money; Administrative Costs.
Section 400.592 - Review of Functions, Responsibilities, and Performance of Office and Commission.
Section 400.593 - Transfer of Equipment, Records, and Supplies to Commission and Office.