Michigan § 445.779 - Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; criminal prosecution.
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§ 445.779. Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; criminal prosecution.
A person who engages in any violation of section 2 or 3 with the intent to accomplish a result prohibited by this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment of not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both, if an individual, or not more than $1,000,000.00 if a person other than an individual. A criminal prosecution shall not be brought under this section if a prior criminal prosecution has been initiated under the Sherman act arising out of the same transactions or occurrences.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.779 cover?
Section 445.779 ("Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; criminal prosecution.") 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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