Section 400.586j - Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine. - Michigan Statutes

OLDER MICHIGANIANS ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 180 of 1981

400.586j Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine.

Sec. 6j.

(1) A person who retaliates or discriminates against any of the following individuals due to that individual's registration of a complaint or assistance in the investigation of a complaint is guilty of a misdemeanor:

(a) An officer, employee, resident, or visitor to a long-term care facility.

(b) A family member or guardian of a resident in a long-term care facility.

(c) An ombudsman described by this act.

(d) A volunteer at a long-term care facility.

(2) A person who willfully does any of the following in connection with an ombudsman described by this act is subject to a fine of not more than $1,500.00:

(a) Hinders the work of an ombudsman or an ombudsman program.

(b) Refuses to comply with a lawful request of an ombudsman.

(c) Offers compensation or other promises to improperly influence the outcome of a matter being investigated by an ombudsman.

History: Add. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987
Popular Name: Act 180