Michigan § 445.574b - Posting notice on dealer's premises; failure to comply; penalty.
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§ 445.574b. Posting notice on dealer's premises; failure to comply; penalty.
(1) In that portion of the dealer's premises where returnable containers are redeemed, a dealer shall post a notice that says substantially the following: "A person who returns out-of-state nonreturnable containers for a refund is subject to penalties of up to 5 years in jail, a fine of $5,000.00, and restitution.".
(2) A dealer who fails to comply with this section is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50.00.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 445.574b ("Posting notice on dealer's premises; failure to comply; penalty.") 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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