Sec. 12a.
(1) The commissioner or an examiner, investigator, or other person the commissioner may appoint, may visit and examine the affairs of any cemetery or person required to register under this act and shall have free access to the books, papers, records, and documents of the cemetery corporation, person, affiliated person, or agent acting on its behalf that relate to the business of the cemetery or person required to register under this act.
(2) The books, papers, records, and documents shall be available for inspection or audit at any time during regular business hours with reasonable notice. One or more qualified persons designated by the commissioner shall conduct the audit, whose services shall be charged to and paid by the cemetery.
History: Add. 1978, Act 102, Imd. Eff. Apr. 6, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1982 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 22, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations
Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)
Section 456.521 - Cemetery Regulation Act; Short Title.
Section 456.522 - Definitions.
Section 456.523-456.527 - Repealed. 1982, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1982.
Section 456.528 - Commissioner; Rules.
Section 456.529b - Consultants; Contracts.
Section 456.530 - Commissioner; Auditing Trust Funds; Registration of Cemeteries; Exemptions.
Section 456.531 - Commissioner; Registration Fee; Renewal Blank and Notice.
Section 456.534 - Granting or Refusing to Grant Permit; Denial of Application; Procedures.
Section 456.535a - Witness Fee; Prohibition.
Section 456.536a - Preconstruction Sales of Crypts or Niches.