Section 400.586j - Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine.
OLDER MICHIGANIANS ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 180 of 1981
400.586j Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine.
Sec. 6j.
(1) A person who retaliates or discriminates against any of the following individuals due to that individual's registration of a complaint or assistance in the investigation of a complaint is guilty of a misdemeanor:
(a) An officer, employee, resident, or visitor to a long-term care facility.
(b) A family member or guardian of a resident in a long-term care facility.
(c) An ombudsman described by this act.
(d) A volunteer at a long-term care facility.
(2) A person who willfully does any of the following in connection with an ombudsman described by this act is subject to a fine of not more than $1,500.00:
(a) Hinders the work of an ombudsman or an ombudsman program.
(b) Refuses to comply with a lawful request of an ombudsman.
(c) Offers compensation or other promises to improperly influence the outcome of a matter being investigated by an ombudsman.
History: Add. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987
Popular Name: Act 180