Section 290.779 - Violation as misdemeanor. - Michigan Statutes

MICHIGAN GINSENG ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 184 of 1994

290.779 Violation as misdemeanor.

Sec. 29.

(1) A person who violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to the following penalties:

(a) If the person was acting as a dealer in violation of this act, for a first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. For each subsequent offense, the person shall be fined not less than $2,000.00 or more than $10,000.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.

(b) If the person was acting as a grower in violation of this act, for a first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $25.00 or more than $500.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. For each subsequent offense, the person shall be fined not less than $200.00 or more than $1,000.00, or shall be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.

(2) In addition to other penalties provided by law, the director may withhold, suspend, or revoke a license, registration, or certificate for good cause, including violation of this act or violation of a rule promulgated under this act.

History: 1994, Act 184, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995