Michigan Laws 339.5507 – Investigation; report; closing of complaint; action
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 339.5507
- Citation: means that term as described in section 537. See Michigan Laws 339.5103
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Complaint: means an oral or written grievance. See Michigan Laws 339.5103
- Department: means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs. See Michigan Laws 339.5103
- Director: means the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs or his or her authorized representative. See Michigan Laws 339.5103
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Formal complaint: means a document that states the charges of each alleged violation and is prepared by the department or the department of attorney general after a complaint is received by the department. See Michigan Laws 339.5105
- Rule: means a rule promulgated under the administrative procedures act of 1969. See Michigan Laws 339.5107
(1) The investigative unit of the department, within 30 days after the department receives the complaint, shall report to the director on the results of the investigation. If, for good cause shown, an investigation cannot be completed within 30 days, the director may extend the time in which a report may be filed. The total number of extensions granted under this section shall be included in the report required under section 217.
(2) If the report of the investigative unit of the department does not disclose a violation of this act or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this act, the department shall close the complaint. The department shall forward the reasons for closing the complaint to the respondent and complainant, who then may provide additional information to reopen the complaint.
(3) If the report of the investigative unit made under subsection (1) discloses evidence of a violation of this act or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this act, the department or the department of attorney general shall prepare the appropriate action against the respondent which may be any of the following:
(a) A formal complaint.
(b) A cease and desist order.
(c) A notice of summary suspension.
(d) A citation.