Sec. 8.
(1) A person upon whom a notice is served pursuant to section 7 shall comply with the terms of the notice unless otherwise provided by the order of the circuit court.
(2) A person who does any of the following shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.00.
(a) Knowingly without good cause fails to appear when served with a notice.
(b) Knowingly avoids, evades, or prevents compliance, in whole or in part, with an investigation, including the removal from any place, concealment, destruction, mutilation, alteration, or falsification of documentary material in the possession, custody, or control of a person subject to the notice.
(c) Knowingly conceals relevant information.
(3) The attorney general may file a petition in the circuit court of the county in which the person is established or conducts business or, if the person is not established in this state, in the circuit court of Ingham county for an order to enforce compliance with a subpoena or this section. A violation of a final order entered pursuant to this section shall be punished as civil contempt.
(4) Upon the petition of the attorney general, the circuit court may enjoin a person from doing business in this state if the person persistently and knowingly evades or prevents compliance with an injunction issued pursuant to this act.
History: 1976, Act 331, Eff. Apr. 1, 1977
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce
Act 331 of 1976 - Michigan Consumer Protection Act (445.901 - 445.922)
Section 445.901 - Short Title.
Section 445.902 - Definitions.
Section 445.903a - Home Appliance; Contents of Service Contract.
Section 445.903e - Issuance of Gift Certificate; Prohibited Conduct; Definitions.
Section 445.903g - Expiration of Gift Certificate; Limitation.
Section 445.903i - Ownership or Operation of Clothing Donation Box; Definitions.
Section 445.903m - Online State Services by Unaffiliated Third Party; Requirements.
Section 445.903n - Definitions for MCL 445.903o.
Section 445.904 - Exemptions; Burden of Proof.
Section 445.906 - Assurance of Discontinuance of Method, Act, or Practice.
Section 445.907 - Subpoena; Notice; Confidentiality; Penalty.
Section 445.909a - List of Consumer Complaints.
Section 445.913 - Filing Fees for Commencing Action or Filing Voluntary Assurance.
Section 445.914 - Investigation by Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 445.915 - Investigation and Prosecution by Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 445.917 - Investigation of Financial Institutions; Subpoena; Report.
Section 445.918 - Investigation of Public Utilities; Subpoena; Report.
Section 445.919 - Investigation of Certain Persons by Cemetery Commission; Subpoena; Report.
Section 445.921 - Investigation of Certain Persons by Commissioner of Insurance; Subpoena; Report.