Sec. 19.
If the commissioner intends to deny an application for a permit to establish a cemetery, to refuse registration of an existing cemetery, or to suspend or revoke a registration, the commissioner shall give written notice to the person involved of that intent. The notice shall state a time and a place for hearing before the commissioner or a designated hearing officer, and a summary statement of the reasons for the proposed action. The notice of intent shall be mailed by certified mail to the applicant at least 15 days before the scheduled hearing date. The commissioner shall hold a hearing pursuant to the notice in the manner required by the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, and the rules of procedure adopted by the commissioner. The commissioner shall issue a written decision.
History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 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 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Section 456.523-456.527 - Repealed. 1982, Act 132, Imd.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.