Michigan § 290.674 - Venue for prosecution of violation; enforcement; institution of prosecution for violation.
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§ 290.674. Venue for prosecution of violation; enforcement; institution of prosecution for violation.
Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), prosecution for violation of this act may be instituted in any county in which any of the defendants reside, or in which the violation was committed, or in which any of the defendants have a principal place of business. State and county law enforcement officers shall enforce this act.
A prosecution for a violation of section 7(8) shall be instituted in the manner provided for in the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
A prosecution for a violation of section 7(9) shall be instituted in the manner provided for in the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 290.674 ("Venue for prosecution of violation; enforcement; institution of prosecution for violation.") 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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