Michigan § 400.586j - Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine.
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§ 400.586j. Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine.
A person who retaliates or discriminates against any of the following individuals due to that individual's registration of a complaint or assistance in the investigation of a complaint is guilty of a misdemeanor:
An officer, employee, resident, or visitor to a long-term care facility.
A family member or guardian of a resident in a long-term care facility.
An ombudsman described by this act.
A volunteer at a long-term care facility.
A person who willfully does any of the following in connection with an ombudsman described by this act is subject to a fine of not more than $1,500.00:
Hinders the work of an ombudsman or an ombudsman program.
Refuses to comply with a lawful request of an ombudsman.
Offers compensation or other promises to improperly influence the outcome of a matter being investigated by an ombudsman.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 400.586j ("Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; 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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