Sec. 11.
(1) If a dealer violates section 7(1) or section 9 and knows or has reason to know that it is violating that section, the dealer is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(2) If a person buys or sells 10 or more plastic bulk merchandise containers from a person in a single transaction and knows or has reason to know that they are stolen, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both, for a first offense and is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both, for a second or subsequent offense.
History: 2012, Act 186, Eff. Dec. 18, 2012
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce
Act 186 of 2012 - Plastic Bulk Merchandise Container Act (445.2071 - 445.2087)
Section 445.2071 - Short Title.
Section 445.2073 - Definitions.
Section 445.2079 - Tagging and Holding Plastic Bulk Merchandise Container.
Section 445.2081 - Violation; Misdemeanor; Felony; Penalty.
Section 445.2083 - Violation; Civil Infraction; Fine.
Section 445.2087 - Remedies; Exemption or Release of Person From Certain Requirements Prohibited.