Sec. 8.
(1) A person shall not knowingly charge or attempt to charge for a consumer item that is subject to section 7 a retail sale price that is higher than the price displayed for that item.
(2) It is not a violation of subsection (1) to charge a total price for a consumer item that is subject to section 7 that is less than the price displayed for that item.
(3) It is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section if a price a person charges or attempts to charge for a consumer item that is subject to section 7 is established by electronic identification or calculation by an automatic checkout system and that price exceeds the price displayed for that item.
History: 2011, Act 15, Eff. Sept. 1, 2011
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce
Act 15 of 2011 - Shopping Reform and Modernization Act (445.311 - 445.324)
Section 445.311 - Short Title.
Section 445.312 - Definitions.
Section 445.313 - Director of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Duties.
Section 445.315 - Untrue, Deceptive, or Misleading Advertisement; "Not First Class" Defined.
Section 445.316 - Exceptions to MCL 445.314 and 445.315.
Section 445.317 - Display of Total Price of Consumer Item Offered for Sale; Exceptions.
Section 445.318 - Charging Higher Price Than Price Displayed on Item; Violation.
Section 445.321 - Public Consumer Education Program; Purpose; Appropriation; Internet Website.
Section 445.322 - Individual or Class Action.
Section 445.323 - Investigation by Prosecuting Attorney; Action.
Section 445.324 - Remedies; Enactment of Inconsistent Ordinances or Regulations.