Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 429 of 2008 - Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (445.421 - 445.443)
Section 445.435 - Violation of Act as State Civil Infraction; Violation of MCL 445.426 as State Civil Infraction; Penalties.

Sec. 15.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person that violates this act knowing or having reason to know that the person is violating this act is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $5,000.00.
(2) A scrap metal dealer that knowingly violates section 6(4) is responsible for a state civil infraction and shall pay a civil fine of $500.00 for the first violation, $1,000.00 for a second violation, and $5,000.00 for a third or subsequent violation.
History: 2008, Act 429, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 99, Eff. July 1, 2014

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce

Act 429 of 2008 - Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (445.421 - 445.443)

Section 445.421 - Short Title.

Section 445.423 - Definitions.

Section 445.425 - Scrap Metal Dealer; Seller; Duties.

Section 445.426 - Payment Methods for Certain Purchase Transactions; Electronic Database; Requirements; Single Shared Electronic Database; Determination or Selection by Department of State Police; Objection; Filing Petition; Hearing; Duties of Scrap...

Section 445.427 - Record of Purchase Transaction; Preparation and Maintenance; Duration; Location; Availability for Inspection; Contents; Exception; Use of Electronic Record-Keeping System.

Section 445.429 - Article Containing Nonferrous Metal; Tagging and Holding by Dealer Required; Circumstances; Creation and Maintenance of Records; Certain Sales Prohibited.

Section 445.430 - Sale or Purchase of Certain Property Prohibited.

Section 445.431 - Database; Registration With or Subscription to Be Required.

Section 445.433 - Violation of MCL 445.427 or 445.429 as Misdemeanor; Malfunction as Affirmative Defense; Conduct as Felony; Penalties; Report by Department of State Police.

Section 445.435 - Violation of Act as State Civil Infraction; Violation of MCL 445.426 as State Civil Infraction; Penalties.

Section 445.437 - Private Cause of Action; Damages; "Value of the Property Stolen" Defined; Costs and Attorney Fees.

Section 445.439 - Remedies.

Section 445.441 - Effective Date.

Section 445.443 - Conditional Effective Date.