Consumer protection: other; amendments to the Michigan consumer protection act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 5, 10 & 15 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 et seq.) & adds secs. 4a, 5a, 8a & 21a.
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Overview
This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) to address various consumer protection issues. It prohibits certain deceptive business practices, such as misleading guarantees about business opportunities, and clarifies definitions related to terms like ‘documentary material’ and ‘vulnerable adult.’ The bill also establishes a fund to support consumer protection enforcement and provides for the attorney general to bring actions against violators, including class action lawsuits. Finally, it outlines procedures for investigations and the use of documentary material in enforcement actions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits deceptive practices in selling business opportunities, including guarantees of income and assistance with locations.
- Defines key terms like ‘business opportunity,’ ‘documentary material,’ ‘elder,’ ‘vulnerable adult,’ ‘nonprofit organization,’ and ‘small business.’
- Creates a fund to support consumer protection enforcement activities.
- Allows the attorney general to bring class action lawsuits for violations of the act.
- Establishes procedures for attorney general investigations and the use of documentary material.
- Specifies civil fines for violations of the act, varying based on the severity and nature of the violation.
- Outlines requirements for notifying individuals of potential violations and providing an opportunity to respond.
- Provides for the attorney general to recover attorney fees and costs associated with enforcement actions.
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