Sec. 5486.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person who violates this part is subject to the following:
(a) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person's first offense under this part, a civil fine of not more than $100.00 per item, not to exceed $5,000.00 total.
(b) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person's second offense under this part, a civil fine of not more than $500.00 per item, not to exceed $25,000.00 total.
(c) If the person is not an individual consumer and the violation is the person's third or subsequent offense under this part, a civil fine of not more than $1,000.00 per item, not to exceed $50,000.00 total.
(d) If a person knowingly violates this part and the person is not an individual consumer, a civil fine equal to 3 times the amounts in subdivision (c).
(2) A civil fine imposed under this section shall be waived if it is determined that a person acted in good faith to be in compliance with this part, pursued compliance with due diligence, and promptly corrected any noncompliance after discovery of the violation.
History: Add. 2007, Act 161, Eff. Mar. 20, 2008
Popular Name: Act 368