Michigan § 399.806 - Establishment and operation of store.

(1) The department may establish and operate a store at the center or may enter into an agreement for the establishment and operation of a store at the center. The store may acquire and sell items that pertain to the collections of the center or the purpose of the center. Items sold by the store may be acquired by purchase, gift, or consignment and may be sold at the discretion of the center. The center shall allow a blind person to have priority to establish vending and cafeteria operations at the center, as authorized by 1978 PA 260, MCL 393.351 to 393.368.

(2) A charge shall be established for each item offered for sale at the store. The charge may include markups and discounts that are commensurate with industry practice. The department may accept cash, check, or credit card payments as compensation for items sold at the store. The department shall determine which credit cards will be accepted for payment. The department may purchase and place advertisements concerning items offered for sale at the store. The store may utilize the services of high school cooperative students and volunteers.

(3) Money collected under this section shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the operations fund.

(4) For purposes of administering the museum store, the department is exempt from section 261 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1261.