Michigan § 445.253 - Cease and desist order; hearing; failure to comply with order; action in circuit court; fine.
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§ 445.253. Cease and desist order; hearing; failure to comply with order; action in circuit court; fine.
The attorney general may order a regulated person to cease and desist from violating this act.
A regulated person ordered to cease and desist is entitled to a hearing before the appropriate officer as determined by the attorney general if he or she files a written request within 30 days after the effective date of the order.
If a regulated person fails to comply with a cease and desist order issued pursuant to this act, the attorney general may commence an action in the circuit court for Ingham county or in a circuit court for a county where the person is doing business, to enjoin violations of the cease and desist order or to seek enforcement of a previously issued order. The court may impose a fine or not more than $500.00 for each violation of the cease and desist order.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 445.253
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.253 cover?
Section 445.253 ("Cease and desist order; hearing; failure to comply with order; action in circuit court; fine.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 445.253?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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