Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 331 of 1976 - Michigan Consumer Protection Act (445.901 - 445.922)
Section 445.918 - Investigation of Public Utilities; Subpoena; Report.

Sec. 18.
(1) The public service commission may investigate, in the manner set forth in section 7, a public utility subject to its jurisdiction pursuant to Act No. 3 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, being sections 460.1 to 460.8 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the motor carrier act, Act No. 254 of the Public Acts of 1933, as amended, being sections 475.1 to 479.20 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and the Michigan telecommunication act, Act No. 179 of the Public Acts of 1991, being sections 484.2101 to 484.2605 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, which the commission believes has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in a method, act, or practice which is unlawful under this act.
(2) When the commission requires the use of the subpoena power provided in this act, an application shall be made to the attorney general who shall procure a subpoena on behalf of the commission in accordance with section 7.
(3) Upon conclusion of an investigation, the commission shall provide a full report to the attorney general.
History: 1976, Act 331, Eff. Apr. 1, 1977 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 10, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1993

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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 445.903 - Unfair, Unconscionable, or Deceptive Methods, Acts, or Practices in Conduct of Trade or Commerce; Rules; Applicability of Subsection (1)(hh).

Section 445.903a - Home Appliance; Contents of Service Contract.

Section 445.903b - Failure of Seller to File Notice Unlawful; Form and Contents of Notice; Notice of Change in Information; Reference to MCL 445.903 Includes Reference to This Section.

Section 445.903c - Advertising or Listing in Telephone Directory; Misrepresenting Name or Location Prohibited; Violation; Penalty; Applicability to Telephone Service Provider, Publisher, or Distributor.

Section 445.903d - Advertising or Listing in Telephone Directory; Misrepresenting Name or Location Prohibited; Violation; Penalty; Applicability to Telephone Service Provider, Publisher, or Distributor.

Section 445.903e - Issuance of Gift Certificate; Prohibited Conduct; Definitions.

Section 445.903f - Possession or Use of Gift Certificate; Charging Service Fee Prohibited; "Service Fee" Defined.

Section 445.903g - Expiration of Gift Certificate; Limitation.

Section 445.903h - Vehicle Rental Transaction; Inclusion of Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee; Amount; Fee in Excess of Costs; Duties of Car Rental Company; Definitions.

Section 445.903i - Ownership or Operation of Clothing Donation Box; Definitions.

Section 445.903k - Providing, Offering, or Receiving Compensation for Providing or Offering of Veterans' Benefit Service; Advertising or Promoting Event Regarding Veterans' Pension or Medical Benefits; Limitations; Definitions.

Section 445.903l - Third-Party Delivery Service; Prohibition on Use of Likeness, Trademark, or Other Property of Restaurant; Written Agreement; Definitions.

Section 445.903m - Online State Services by Unaffiliated Third Party; Requirements.

Section 445.903n - Definitions for MCL 445.903o.

Section 445.903o - Regulation and Verification of Online Marketplace and Third-Party Sellers; Information for Consumers; Requirements; Failure to Comply; Suspension; Enforcement.

Section 445.904 - Exemptions; Burden of Proof.

Section 445.905 - Action to Restrain Defendant by Temporary or Permanent Injunction; Venue; Costs; Civil Penalty; Notice to Defendant; Notice to Attorney General; Violation of Injunction, Order, Decree, or Judgment; Civil Fine; Retention of Jurisdict...

Section 445.906 - Assurance of Discontinuance of Method, Act, or Practice.

Section 445.907 - Subpoena; Notice; Confidentiality; Penalty.

Section 445.908 - Compliance With Notice; Conduct Requiring Assessment of Civil Penalty; Petition for Order to Enforce Compliance; Violation of Final Order; Injunction.

Section 445.909 - Publication, Public Inspection and Copying, and Distribution of Rules, Final Judgments, Assurance of Discontinuance, and Other Matters; Request; Fee.

Section 445.909a - List of Consumer Complaints.

Section 445.910 - Class Action by Attorney General for Actual Damages; Order; Hearing; Receiver; Sequestration of Assets; Cost of Notice; Limitations.

Section 445.911 - Action by Person for Declaratory Judgment, Injunction, or Actual Damages; Class Action by Person for Actual Damages; Order; Hearing; Receiver; Sequestration of Assets; Cost of Notice; Limitations.

Section 445.912 - Mailing Copy of Complaint, Judgment, Decree, or Order to Attorney General; Violation of Injunction as Evidence.

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 445.916 - Other Causes of Action Not Affected; Inconsistent Ordinance or Regulation Prohibited.

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 445.920 - Investigation of Certain Persons by Director of Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth; Subpoena; Report.

Section 445.921 - Investigation of Certain Persons by Commissioner of Insurance; Subpoena; Report.

Section 445.922 - Effective Date.