Sec. 11.
(1) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, $100,000.00 is appropriated from the general fund to the department of attorney general to develop and implement a public consumer education program to provide general information and advice regarding the advertising and pricing requirements of this act and the remedies available to consumers under this act.
(2) The attorney general shall establish and maintain an internet website available to the public that provides general information and advice regarding the advertising and pricing requirements of this act and the remedies available to consumers under this act.
(3) The appropriation made and the expenditures authorized under this section and the department of attorney general are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.
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.