Michigan Compiled Laws Act 317 Of 1975 Appliances (429.351 - 429.357)

AN ACT to provide for the labeling of appliances; to prohibit certain conduct; to prescribe the powers and duties of the public service commission; to provide for testing of appliances; and to provide for remedies and penalties.

History: 1975, Act 317, Eff. Mar. 31, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 562, Eff. June 1, 1979

Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the public service commission relating to appliances from the public service commission to the director of the department of consumer and industry services, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Section 429.351 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Appliance” means an item of equipment which provides heating, cooling, cleaning, washing, drying, entertainment, or other services by...
Section 429.352 Prohibited Conduct.
A person shall not: (a) Offer for sale or sell to a consumer an appliance required to be labeled under this act unless there...
Section 429.353 Specifications And Contents Of Label.
A label of energy use and efficiency shall be prominent, readable, and visible to the consumer at time of purchase, and shall include information...
Section 429.354 Labeling Class Of Appliances As To Energy Use And Efficiency; Adoption And Promulgation Of Rule; Affirmative Finding As To Rule.
A class of appliances shall be required to be labeled as to energy use and efficiency upon adoption of a rule by the commission...
Section 429.355 Periodic Information As To Electricity And Gas Rates.
To implement this act, the commission shall require utilities under its regulation to periodically inform their customers of the rates per kilowatt hour of...
Section 429.356 Establishment And Purpose Of Testing And Computation Procedures; Hearing; Correction Of Labels; Suspension Of Appliance Sales; Forwarding Evidence Of Mislabeling.
The commission shall establish in accordance with the federal guidelines testing and computation procedures for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of information provided...
Section 429.357 Violation As Misdemeanor.
A person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1975, Act 317, Eff. Mar. 31, 1976

Last modified: October 10, 2016