Michigan § 47.13 - Violations; penalties.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 47.13 — Violations; penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.13. Violations; penalties.
A member of the board of auditors who conspires with a claimant or another person to defraud the county, or wilfully or grossly neglects the duties of the member's office, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in section 8.
Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) a member of the board of auditors who violates a provision of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in section 8. A conviction because of a violation of this act shall result in the immediate vacation of office.
A member of the board of auditors who intentionally violates this act with regard to a meeting held pursuant to section 6 shall be subject to the penalties imposed in Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976 for violations of that act.
A member of the board of auditors who arbitrarily and capriciously violates this act with regard to a writing prepared, owned, used, in possession of, or retained by the board shall be subject to the penalties imposed in Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976 for violations of that act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 47.13
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 47.13 cover?
Section 47.13 ("Violations; penalties.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 47.13?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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