Michigan § 4.427 - Civil action; criminal prosecution.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 4.427 — Civil action; criminal prosecution. , with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.427. Civil action; criminal prosecution.
The attorney general upon investigation and determination that this act or a rule promulgated under this act was violated, shall do either of the following:
Initiate a civil action to enforce this act.
Begin criminal prosecution for the imposition of criminal penalties provided by this act in the judicial district in which the alleged violation occurred.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 4.427
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 4.427 cover?
Section 4.427 ("Civil action; criminal prosecution. ") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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