Michigan § 15.240b - Failure to comply with act; civil fine.
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§ 15.240b. Failure to comply with act; civil fine.
If the court determines, in an action commenced under this act, that a public body willfully and intentionally failed to comply with this act or otherwise acted in bad faith, the court shall order the public body to pay, in addition to any other award or sanction, a civil fine of not less than $2,500.00 or more than $7,500.00 for each occurrence. In determining the amount of the civil fine, the court shall consider the budget of the public body and whether the public body has previously been assessed penalties for violations of this act. The civil fine shall be deposited in the general fund of the state treasury.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 15.240b
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.240b cover?
Section 15.240b ("Failure to comply with act; civil 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.
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