Michigan Compiled Laws Act 153 Of 1975 Marketing Fees For Fruits And Vegetables (290.691 - 290.693)

AN ACT to require certain purchasers of fruits and vegetables to deduct and remit marketing fees if authorized by a grower-member of a cooperative marketing association; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties.

History: 1975, Act 153, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975

Section 290.691 Deduction And Remittance Of Marketing Fees By Purchaser Of Fruits And Vegetables; Statement.
An agricultural producer and member of an agricultural cooperative marketing association organized under Act No. 327 of the Public Acts of 1931, as amended,...
Section 290.692 Enforcement; Complaint; Investigation; Hearing; Powers And Duties Of Hearing Officer; Judicial Order; Contempt; Rules.
(1) For the purpose of enforcing this act, the department of agriculture may receive sworn complaints with respect to violations or threatened violations of...
Section 290.693 Order Requiring Remittance Of Moneys To Designated Association; Cease And Desist Order; Recovery Of Costs And Expenses; Order Dismissing Complaint; Civil Penalty.
(1) If upon the preponderance of the testimony taken the director of the department of agriculture is of the opinion that a purchaser named...

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