Michigan § 484.3311 - Confidentiality.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 484.3311 — Confidentiality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484.3311. Confidentiality.
(1) Except under the terms of a mandatory protective order, trade secrets and commercial or financial information submitted under this act to the franchising entity or commission are exempt from the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(2) If information is disclosed under a mandatory protective order, then the franchising entity or commission may use the information for the purpose for which it is required, but the information shall remain confidential.
(3) There is a rebuttable presumption that costs studies, customer usage data, marketing studies and plans, and contracts are trade secrets or commercial or financial information protected under subsection (1). The burden of removing the presumption under this subsection is with the party seeking to have the information disclosed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 484.3311
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 484.3311 cover?
Section 484.3311 ("Confidentiality.") 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 § 484.3311?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 484.3311" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 484.3311 apply to my situation?
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