Sec. 12.
(1) A person upon whom a notice is served pursuant to section 11 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: 1984, Act 424, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce
Act 424 of 1984 - Rental-Purchase Agreement Act (445.951 - 445.970)
Section 445.951 - Short Title.
Section 445.952 - Definitions.
Section 445.954 - Amount Necessary to Acquire Ownership; Amount Applied Toward Purchase Price.
Section 445.956 - Prohibited Provisions in Rental-Purchase Agreement.
Section 445.957 - Prohibited Requirements.
Section 445.960 - Assurance of Discontinuance.
Section 445.965 - Mailing Copy of Complaint, Judgment, Decree, or Order to Attorney General.
Section 445.966 - Payment of Filing Fees.
Section 445.967 - Aid and Assistance of Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 445.968 - Investigation and Prosecution by Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 445.970 - Example of Form Satisfying Requirements of Act.