Michigan § 252.321 - Penalty; misrepresentation.
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§ 252.321. Penalty; misrepresentation.
Except as otherwise provided in section 7, a person who erects or maintains any sign or sign structure or other object for outdoor advertising subject to the provisions of this act without complying with this act is liable for a penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each violation which shall be paid into the state trunk line fund. Penalties shall be sued for, by and in the name of the department and shall be recoverable with the reasonable costs thereof in the district or circuit court in the county where the person maintains his principal place of business or in the county where the signs erected or maintained without complying with this act are located. A person who falsely misrepresents information submitted in a permit form pursuant to section 6 is guilty of a misdemeanor. A sign erected or maintained under a permit falsely secured in such a manner shall be deemed to be abandoned and is not eligible for removal compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 252.321
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 252.321 cover?
Section 252.321 ("Penalty; misrepresentation.") 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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