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MI Comp L § 338.3463 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471)|Section 338.3463 - Contract Requirements.

338.3463 Contract requirements.Sec. 13.  (1) An immigration clerical assistant shall enter into a written contract with a consumer before any service is rendered and before accepting any compensation.  (2) A contract described in subsection (1) shall be written in English and shall include a written translation into the primary language understood by the consumer if the consumer is not a native speaker of English. The contract shall embody all the terms and conditions of the agreement to provide services, including, but not limited to, the following:  (a) The name and address of the immigration clerical assistant.  (b) The date and time of the transaction.  (c) A description of the services to be provided and the itemized cost of each service.  (3) An immigration clerical assistant shall not orally amend or supplement a written contract described in subsection (1) and shall not make any statement that contradicts or is inconsistent with the terms of the written contract. A copy of the executed contract shall be provided to the consumer at the time of execution.  (4) A consumer has 72 hours from the execution of a contract described in subsection (1) to rescind the transaction. A notice of the consumer's right to rescind shall be included in the contract in English and shall be translated with substantially similar meaning into the primary language understood by the consumer in substantially the following form:  "You, the consumer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to 72 hours following the date and time that this contract is signed by you. You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, by writing "CANCEL" across your signature and returning a copy to the immigration clerical assistant or his/her authorized representative.".  (5) If a transaction is rescinded under subsection (4), the immigration clerical assistant shall promptly return to the person entitled to receive it any deposit, down payment, or other compensation received from or on behalf of the consumer and shall return to the consumer, or the individual upon whose behalf the consumer is acting, all original documents, including notices, letters, approvals, denials, receipts, or other correspondence received on behalf of the consumer in any immigration matter.  (6) A contract described in subsection (1) shall state in a prominent place, in type not smaller than 12-point font, a notice in English that is translated with substantially similar meaning into the primary language understood by the consumer, as follows:  "NOTICE: An immigration clerical assistant is NOT an attorney and is not authorized to provide legal services or offer legal advice of any kind.". History: 2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014
MI Comp L § 338.3465 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471)|Section 338.3465 - Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.

338.3465 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to corporate surety or cash bond.
MI Comp L § 338.3469 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471)|Section 338.3469 - Delivery of Documents and Forms.

338.3469 Delivery of documents and forms. Sec. 19.  (1) An immigration clerical assistant shall deliver to each consumer a copy of each document or form completed on behalf of a consumer. Each document and form executed or completed shall include the name, residential and business address denoting a specific location other than a post office box, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail or website address of the immigration clerical assistant.  (2) An immigration clerical assistant shall retain copies of all documents and forms completed or executed on behalf of a consumer, or the individual upon whose behalf the consumer is acting, for not less than 3 years.  (3) An immigration clerical assistant shall return all original documents of the consumer, or the individual upon whose behalf the consumer is acting, and not keep them in his or her possession.  (4) An immigration clerical assistant shall promptly deliver to each consumer, or the individual upon whose behalf the consumer is acting, all original documents, including notices, letters, approvals, denials, receipts, or other correspondence received on behalf of the consumer, or the individual upon whose behalf the consumer is acting, in any immigration matter. As used in this subsection, "promptly" means either of the following:  (a) In the case of correspondence from the agency of the federal government that requires a response within 30 days after receipt, within 7 days.  (b) In all other cases, within 14 days. History: 2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004
MI Comp L § 338.3471 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471)|Section 338.3471 - Violations; Penalties; Exemption.

338.3471 Violations; penalties; exemption.Sec. 21.  (1) A person that violates this act is guilty of the following:  (a) In the case of a first conviction, a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.  (b) In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.  (2) A person that is injured by a violation of this act by an immigration clerical assistant may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief or damages, or both. In an action for damages, the court shall award a prevailing plaintiff the amount of actual damages, or, if the court finds that the violation was willful, 3 times the plaintiff's actual damages. The court shall also grant a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and costs.   (3) A person that, on information and belief, claims a violation of this act has been committed by an immigration clerical assistant may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief on behalf of the general public. The court shall award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and costs.   (4) The remedies and penalties in this act are cumulative and use of 1 remedy under this act does not bar the use of any remedy allowed under the Michigan consumer protection act, 1976 PA 331, MCL 445.901 to 445.922, or the use of any other remedy allowed under law.  (5) An immigration clerical assistant that is acting on behalf of a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 that complies with the service charge requirements of section 11, or an employee or volunteer of such an organization, is exempt from this section. History: 2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014
MI Comp L § 338.3601 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663)|Section 338.3601 - Short Title.

338.3601 Short title.Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan unarmed combat regulatory act". History: 2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 Compiler's Notes: For creation of the Michigan unarmed combat commission within the department of licensing and regulatory affairs as type I agency, and the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the Michigan unarmed combat commission, see E.R.O. No. 2019-2, compiled at MCL 333.27001.For the transfer of powers and duties of the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs under the Michigan unarmed combat regulatory act, 2004 PA 403, to the chairperson of the Michigan unarmed combat commission, see E.R.O. No. 2019-2, compiled at MCL 333.27001.
MI Comp L § 338.3701 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 70 of 2005 - On-Line Continuing Education Act (338.3701 - 338.3705)|Section 338.3701 - Short Title.

338.3701 Short title.Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "on-line continuing education act". History: 2005, Act 70, Eff. July 1, 2007
MI Comp L § 338.3702 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 70 of 2005 - On-Line Continuing Education Act (338.3701 - 338.3705)|Section 338.3702 - Definitions.

338.3702 Definitions.Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Continuing education" means instructional courses designed to bring participants up to date on a particular area of knowledge or skills.  (b) "License" means a certificate, registration, accreditation, or license issued by an occupational regulatory agency that allows an individual to engage in a regulated occupation or that allows an individual to use a specific title or professional designation in the practice of an occupation, profession, or vocation.  (c) "Occupational regulatory agency" means a department, bureau, or agency of this state that has regulatory authority over a regulated occupation.  (d) "Regulated occupation" means an occupation, profession, or vocation that requires a license as a predicate for the practice of the occupation, profession, or vocation or that provides for the use of a specific title or professional designation in the practice of the occupation, profession, or vocation. History: 2005, Act 70, Eff. July 1, 2007
MI Comp L § 338.3703 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 70 of 2005 - On-Line Continuing Education Act (338.3701 - 338.3705)|Section 338.3703 - Continuing Education as License Renewal Requirement; Credit Earned Through On-Line or Electronic Media.

338.3703 Continuing education as license renewal requirement; credit earned through on-line or electronic media.Sec. 3.  (1) Except as otherwise provided for in a specific act, or as otherwise required by a rule promulgated before the effective date of this act, concerning a regulated occupation, the occupational regulatory agency requiring a program of continuing education as part of a program of continuing professional competency for renewal of a license shall, to the extent practicable, allow at least 1/2 of the required credit hours of continuing education to be earned through an on-line or electronic media meeting standards acceptable to the occupational regulatory agency.  (2) If the occupational regulatory agency does not allow at least 1/2 of the required credit hours of continuing education to be earned through an on-line or electronic media, the director shall notify the legislative committee of the senate and house of representatives having jurisdiction over licensing matters. The notification shall be in writing and shall explain why on-line or electronic media is not practicable.  (3) This act does not apply to continuing education or training programs offered as part of a licensure, registration, certification, or accreditation program that must be approved by an agency of the federal government. History: 2005, Act 70, Eff. July 1, 2007
MI Comp L § 338.3704 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 70 of 2005 - On-Line Continuing Education Act (338.3701 - 338.3705)|Section 338.3704 - Rules.

338.3704 Rules.Sec. 4.  Except as otherwise provided by law, an occupational regulatory agency may promulgate rules or amend existing rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, to implement this act. History: 2005, Act 70, Eff. July 1, 2007
MI Comp L § 338.3705 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 70 of 2005 - On-Line Continuing Education Act (338.3701 - 338.3705)|Section 338.3705 - Effective Date.

338.3705 Effective date.Sec. 5.  This act takes effect July 1, 2007. History: 2005, Act 70, Eff. July 1, 2007
MI Comp L § 338.3721 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3721 - Short Title.

338.3721 Short title.Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan professional employer organization regulatory act". History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011
MI Comp L § 338.3725 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3725 - Professional Employer Agreement; Effect.

338.3725 Professional employer agreement; effect.Sec. 5.  (1) Neither this act nor a professional employer agreement shall affect, modify, or amend any collective bargaining agreement, or the rights or obligations of any client, PEO, or covered employee under any state or federal act.  (2) Neither this act nor any professional employer agreement shall do any of the following:  (a) Diminish, abolish, or remove rights of covered employees owed to a client or obligations of that client to a covered employee regarding rights or obligations existing prior to the effective date of the professional employer agreement.  (b) Affect, modify, or amend any contractual relationship or restrictive covenant between a covered employee and any client in effect at the time a professional employer agreement becomes effective or that is entered into subsequently between a client and a covered employee.  (3) Neither this act nor any professional employer agreement shall affect, modify, or amend any state, local, or federal licensing, registration, certification, or other regulatory requirement applicable to any client or covered employee. A PEO is not considered to be engaged in any occupation, trade, profession, or other activity that is subject to licensing, registration, or certification requirements, or is otherwise regulated by a governmental entity solely by entering into and maintaining a coemployment relationship with a covered employee who is subject to those requirements or regulations.  (4) Unless otherwise provided by law and with respect to a bid, contract, purchase order, or agreement entered into with the state or a political subdivision of the state, a client company's status or certification as a small, minority-owned, disadvantaged, or woman-owned business enterprise or as a historically underutilized business is not affected due to the client company's execution of an agreement with a PEO or to the use of the services of a PEO. History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011
MI Comp L § 338.3729 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3729 - Limited License.

338.3729 Limited license.Sec. 9.  (1) Beginning September 1, 2012, the department may issue a limited PEO license. A PEO seeking limited licensure under this section shall submit to the department a properly executed and completed application on a form provided by the department and include with the application the license fee for limited licensure established by the department.  (2) A PEO is eligible for a limited license if it meets all of the following conditions:  (a) Is domiciled outside this state and is licensed or otherwise regulated as a PEO in another state.  (b) Does not maintain an office in this state or does not directly solicit clients located or domiciled in this state.  (c) Does not have more than 50 covered employees employed or domiciled in this state on any given day.  (3) A limited license is valid for 1 year and may be renewed.  (4) Section 15 does not apply to an applicant for a limited license. History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 125, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
MI Comp L § 338.3731 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3731 - List of Licensed Peos; Availability to Public.

338.3731 List of licensed PEOs; availability to public.Sec. 11.  The department shall maintain a list of PEOs licensed under this act. The list shall be readily available to the public by electronic or other means. History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011
MI Comp L § 338.3733 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3733 - License Fees; Adjustment; "Detroit Consumer Price Index" Defined.

338.3733 License fees; adjustment; "Detroit consumer price index" defined.Sec. 13.  (1) The department may charge an application fee for an initial license under this act. The amount of the fee shall be determined by the department and shall not exceed $1,500.00 for an individual license or $1,500.00 for a PEO group license.  (2) Except for an initial license, the term of a license issued under this act is 1 year, beginning on September 1 and expiring on August 31 of the next calendar year.   (3) The department shall issue an initial license under this act for a term from the effective date of that initial license, as determined by the department, to the next August 31 after that effective date or, at the option of the department, to the second August 31 after the effective date. If the effective date of the license is not September 1, the department shall adjust the amount of the annual license fee under subsection (4) for that initial term on a pro rata basis to reflect the length of the initial term, as determined by the department.  (4) Subject to subsection (3), the annual license fee is $1,500.00 for an individual license and $1,500.00 for a PEO group license.   (5) The department may adjust the license fees under this section every 2 years by an amount determined by the state treasurer to reflect the cumulative annual percentage change in the Detroit consumer price index in the preceding 2-year period and rounded to the nearest dollar. As used in this subsection, "Detroit consumer price index" means the most comprehensive index of consumer prices available for the Detroit area by the bureau of labor statistics of the United States department of labor. History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 125, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
MI Comp L § 338.3735 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3735 - Working Capital; Requirements.

338.3735 Working capital; requirements.Sec. 15.  Unless otherwise exempt under this act, beginning September 1, 2012, each PEO or collectively each PEO group shall submit to the department evidence of and maintain either of the following:  (a) A minimum of $100,000.00 in working capital, as defined by generally accepted accounting principles, as reflected in the financial statements submitted to the department with the initial license application and each annual renewal application. A PEO or PEO group with less than $100,000.00 in working capital at renewal has 180 days to eliminate the deficiency in a manner acceptable to the department. During that 180-day period, the PEO or PEO group shall submit quarterly financial statements to the department accompanied by an attestation of the chief executive officer that all wages, taxes, worker's compensation premiums, and employee benefits have been paid by the PEO or members of the PEO group.  (b) A bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or securities with a minimum market value of $100,000.00, acceptable to the department. The bond shall be held by a depository designated by the department to secure payment by the PEO of all taxes, wages, benefits, or other entitlements due to, or regarding, covered employees, if the PEO or PEO group does not make those payments when due. For any PEO or PEO group whose annual financial statements do not indicate positive working capital, the PEO shall provide a bond in the amount of $100,000.00 plus an amount sufficient to cover the deficit in working capital. History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 125, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
MI Comp L § 338.3737 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations|Act 370 of 2010 - Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act (338.3721 - 338.3747)|Section 338.3737 - Professional Employer Agreement; Provisions; Written Notice to Covered Employee Affected by Agreement.

338.3737 Professional employer agreement; provisions; written notice to covered employee affected by agreement.Sec. 17.  (1) Each professional employer agreement executed on or after September 1, 2012 shall include the following provisions:  (a) The responsibility of the PEO to pay wages to covered employees; to withhold, collect, report and remit payroll-related and unemployment taxes; and, to the extent the PEO has assumed responsibility in the professional employer agreement, to make payments for employee benefits for covered employees. For purposes of this subdivision, wages do not include any obligation between a client and a covered employee for payments beyond, or in addition to, the covered employee's salary, draw, or regular rate of pay, including bonuses, commissions, severance pay, deferred compensation, profit sharing, or vacation, sick, or other paid time off pay, unless the PEO has expressly agreed to assume liability for those payments in the professional employer agreement.  (b) The hiring, disciplining, and termination by the PEO of a covered employee, as necessary to fulfill the PEO's responsibilities under this act and the professional employer agreement. The client may also hire, discipline, and terminate a covered employee.  (c) The responsibility of the client and the PEO to comply with the worker's disability compensation act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.101 to 418.941.  (2) Each professional employer agreement executed on or after September 1, 2012 shall require that the PEO provide written notice to each covered employee affected by the agreement regarding the general nature of the coemployment relationship between and among the PEO, the client, and that covered employee. History: 2010, Act 370, Eff. July 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 125, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012