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MI Comp L § 339.553 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 5 - (339.501...339.559)|Section 339.553 - Citation Generally.

339.553 Citation generally. Sec. 553.  (1) An employee of the department may issue a citation to a person licensed or registered under this act or required to be licensed or registered under this act if the employee observes or deduces from an investigation, inspection, or complaint that conduct or conditions exist or have existed which are in violation of this act or rules promulgated or orders issued under this act.  (2) A citation may be sent to a respondent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be delivered in person by the issuing employee.  (3) A citation shall contain all of the following:  (a) The date of the citation.  (b) The name and title of the individual issuing the citation.  (c) The name and address of the respondent, indicating that the respondent is being cited for a violation of the act or rules promulgated or orders issued under the act.  (d) A brief description of the conduct or conditions which are considered to be a violation of the act or rules or orders issued under the act and a reference to the section of the act, the rule, or order the respondent is alleged to have violated.  (e) The proposed penalties or actions required for compliance, including the payment of a fine which shall not exceed $100.00 for each violation.  (f) A space for the respondent to sign as a receipt for the citation.  (g) A space where the respondent may accept the citation and agree to comply or may indicate that the violation contained in the citation is contested.  (h) A notice that the respondent must accept or reject the terms of the citation within 30 days.  (i) A brief description of the hearing process and the process for settlement through an informal conference as described in section 508. History: Add. 1989, Act 261, Eff. Jan. 1, 1990 Popular Name: Act 299Admin Rule: R 339.1001 et seq.; R 339.3101 et seq.; R 339.15101 et seq.; R 339.16001 et seq.; R 339.17101 et seq.; R 339.18001 et seq.; and R 339.19001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 339.555 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 5 - (339.501...339.559)|Section 339.555 - Citation; Notice of Acceptance or Denial of Violation; Signature; Return; Records; Citation as Final Order; Disclosure; Removal From Records; Explanation; Statement.

339.555 Citation; notice of acceptance or denial of violation; signature; return; records; citation as final order; disclosure; removal from records; explanation; statement. Sec. 555.  (1) A respondent shall have 30 days in which to notify the department in writing that the person accepts the conditions set forth in the citation or that the person does not admit to the violation cited.  (2) If the respondent accepts the conditions set forth in the citation, the respondent, within 30 days after receiving the citation, shall sign the citation and return it to the department along with any fine or other material required to be submitted by the terms of the citation. The citation and accompanying material shall be placed in the person's records with the department, indicating the nature of the violation and that the person accepted the conditions imposed. A citation issued under this section shall have the same force and effect as a final order issued by a board and may be disclosed to the public. If no further disciplinary actions are placed upon the person's record within 5 calendar years after the citation is issued, the department shall remove the citation and accompanying material from the records. If a respondent so chooses, a 1-page explanation prepared by the respondent shall be placed in the department's files and shall be disclosed each time the issuance of the citation is disclosed.  (3) If the respondent does not admit to the violation cited, the person may so state on the citation and return 1 copy to the department within the 30 days after the receipt of the citation. Upon receiving a copy of the citation not admitting to the violation, the process initiated by section 508 of the act shall be invoked, with the citation serving as the formal complaint. History: Add. 1989, Act 261, Eff. Jan. 1, 1990 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.557 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 5 - (339.501...339.559)|Section 339.557 - Effect of Signing Citation.

339.557 Effect of signing citation. Sec. 557.  The signing of a citation as an indication that the citation was received by the respondent shall be considered to be only a receipt of, not an admission to, the violation cited. History: Add. 1989, Act 261, Eff. Jan. 1, 1990 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.559 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 5 - (339.501...339.559)|Section 339.559 - Review of Pending Cases; Notice.

339.559 Review of pending cases; notice. Sec. 559.  Beginning on January 1, 1990, the department may review all pending cases and identify those matters occurring before January 1, 1990 which would have been addressed by a citation, had such a program existed at the time the complaint was filed with the department. The department shall notify each respondent that the person may conclude the department's proceedings by accepting the penalties and proposed compliance actions as set forth in a citation or may continue the proceedings under the provisions of the process initiated in section 508. History: Add. 1989, Act 261, Eff. Jan. 1, 1990 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.601a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 6 - (339.601...339.606)|Section 339.601a - Repealed. 2014, Act 193, Imd. Eff. June 24, 2014.

339.601a Repealed. 2014, Act 193, Imd. Eff. June 24, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to creation of the advisory subcommittee on interior design.Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.602 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 6 - (339.601...339.606)|Section 339.602 - Violation of Act, Rule, or Order; Penalties.

339.602 Violation of act, rule, or order; penalties.Sec. 602.  A person, school, or institution that violates this act or a rule or order promulgated or issued under this act shall be assessed 1 or more of the following penalties:  (a) Placement of a limitation on a license or certificate of registration for an occupation regulated under articles 8 to 25.  (b) Suspension of a license or certificate of registration.  (c) Denial of a license, certificate of registration, or renewal of a license or certificate of registration.  (d) Revocation of a license or certificate of registration.  (e) In the case of a person licensed or registered under this act and except as otherwise provided in this act, an administrative fine to be paid to the department of not more than $10,000.00.  (f) Censure.  (g) Probation.  (h) A requirement that restitution be made, based on proofs submitted to and findings made by the hearing examiner after a contested case. History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 83, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 278, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 155, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2007 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 157, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2007 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 505, Eff. Apr. 1, 2014 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.603 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 6 - (339.601...339.606)|Section 339.603 - Restitution; Suspension of License or Certificate of Registration.

339.603 Restitution; suspension of license or certificate of registration. Sec. 603.  If restitution is required to be made under section 602, the license or certificate of registration of the person required to make the restitution may be suspended until the restitution is made. History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.604 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 6 - (339.601...339.606)|Section 339.604 - Violation of Article Regulating Occupation or Commission of Prohibited Act; Penalties.

339.604 Violation of article regulating occupation or commission of prohibited act; penalties.Sec. 604.  A person who violates 1 or more of the provisions of an article which regulates an occupation or who commits 1 or more of the following shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in section 602:  (a) Practices fraud or deceit in obtaining a license or registration.  (b) Practices fraud, deceit, or dishonesty in practicing an occupation.  (c) Violates a rule of conduct of an occupation.  (d) Demonstrates a lack of good moral character.  (e) Commits an act of gross negligence in practicing an occupation.  (f) Practices false advertising.  (g) Commits an act which demonstrates incompetence.  (h) Violates any other provision of this act or a rule promulgated under this act for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed.  (i) Fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this act.  (j) Fails to respond to a citation as required by section 555.   (k) Violates or fails to comply with a final order issued by a board, including a stipulation, settlement agreement, or a citation.  (l) Aids or abets another person in the unlicensed practice of an occupation. History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 83, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 261, Eff. Jan. 1, 1990 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 155, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2007 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.605 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 6 - (339.601...339.606)|Section 339.605 - Action in Name of State; Intervention and Prosecution by Attorney General; Action by Department; Standing.

339.605 Action in name of state; intervention and prosecution by attorney general; action by department; standing.Sec. 605.  (1) The department may bring any appropriate action, including mediation or other alternative dispute resolution, in the name of the people of this state to carry out this act and to enforce this act.   (2) If the attorney general considers it necessary, the attorney general shall intervene in and prosecute all cases arising under this act.  (3) This section does not prohibit the department from bringing any civil, criminal, or administrative action for the enforcement of section 601.  (4) The department has standing to bring an administrative action or to directly bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction regarding unlicensed practice of an occupation. History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 155, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2007 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 157, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2007 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.606 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 6 - (339.601...339.606)|Section 339.606 - Forfeiture.

339.606 Forfeiture.Sec. 606.  The department, the attorney general, and a county prosecutor may utilize the forfeiture provisions of chapter 47 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4701 to 600.4709, for items seized and determined to be proceeds of a crime, substituted proceeds of a crime, or the instrumentality of a crime as those terms are defined under section 4701 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4701. History: Add. 2007, Act 155, Eff. June 1, 2008 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.701-339.716 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.701-339.716 - Repealed. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997.

339.701-339.716 Repealed. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to practice of public accountancy; creation of state board of accountancy; and certification, registration, and licensure of certified public accountants.Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.721 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.721 - State Board of Accountancy; Creation; Qualifications of Members; Promulgation of Rules.

339.721 State board of accountancy; creation; qualifications of members; promulgation of rules.Sec. 721.  (1) The state board of accountancy is created.  (2) Subject to subsection (3), the board shall consist of 9 members as follows:  (a) Six members who are certified public accountants who hold a certificate as a certified public accountant, who are licensed under section 727, and who have practiced in this state as certified public accountants for not less than 5 years.   (b) Three members who represent the general public, 1 of whom shall be an attorney who is a member in good standing in the bar of this state.   (3) One of the 9 members of the board shall be a full-time instructor of accounting above the elementary level at an accredited college or university.   (4) The director may promulgate the following rules:  (a) Rules of professional conduct for establishing and maintaining high standards of competence and integrity in the practice of public accounting.  (b) Rules governing corporations practicing public accounting, consistent with former 1962 PA 192 or chapter 2A of the business corporation act, 1972 PA 284, MCL 450.1281 to 450.1289, as applicable.  (c) Rules governing educational requirements that qualify an applicant to sit for the uniform CPA exam.  (d) Rules governing educational and experience requirements for the issuance of a certificate as a certified public accountant.  (e) Rules of procedure governing the conduct of matters before the board.  (f) Rules governing the recognition of educational institutions by the board.  (g) Rules governing continuing education required under section 729.  (h) Any other rules considered necessary by the director to implement and enforce this article. History: Add. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 278, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 566, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2013 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 81, Eff. June 17, 2018 Popular Name: Act 299Admin Rule: R 338.5101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 339.722 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.722 - Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates as Certified Public Accountant.

339.722 Licenses, registrations, and certificates as certified public accountant. Sec. 722.  The department shall issue licenses, registrations, and certificates as a certified public accountant under this article. The department shall issue a license to engage in the practice of public accounting in this state only to an individual who holds a certificate as a certified public accountant and who has furnished evidence satisfactory to the board of compliance with the requirements of this article and the rules promulgated under this article. History: Add. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.724 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.724 - Conduct Not Prohibited by Article.

339.724 Conduct not prohibited by article.Sec. 724.  This article does not prohibit the following:  (a) An individual who is not a certified public accountant from serving as an employee of, or an assistant to, a certified public accountant or firm composed of certified public accountants who are licensed to practice under this article if the individual does not issue an accounting or financial statement over his or her name.  (b) A licensed certified public accountant of another licensing jurisdiction who does not meet the requirements of section 727a, or an accountant who is licensed in a foreign country for the practice of public accounting in that country, from temporarily and periodically engaging in the practice of public accounting in this state if all of the following requirements are met:  (i) The individual is conducting a regular practice of public accounting in another licensing jurisdiction or foreign country.  (ii) The temporary practice is conducted in conformity with section 736 and applicable rules promulgated by the director, if any.  (iii) The individual secures a temporary permit from the department to conduct the practice in this state.  (c) A practicing attorney from preparing reports or presenting records customarily prepared by an attorney in connection with the attorney's professional work.  (d) A person from preparing a financial report or tax return, not requiring the expression of an opinion on the report or return, for filing with a federal, state, or local governmental unit.  (e) An officer, employee, partner, or principal of an organization from signing a statement or report in reference to the financial affairs of the organization with wording designating the position, title, or office which the officer, employee, partner, or principal of an organization holds in that organization.  (f) An act of a public official or public employee in the performance of that individual's official duties.  (g) An individual who may be employed by more than 1 individual or firm from keeping books, making trial balances or statements, and preparing audits or reports, if the audits or reports are not used or issued by the employer as having been prepared by a certified public accountant.  (h) A firm that does not hold a valid license under section 728 and that does not have an office in this state from providing its professional services in this state in the practice of public accountancy and from using the certified public accountant designation so long as it complies with the requirements of section 728(4) or (5), whichever is applicable. History: Add. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 161, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2008 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 81, Eff. June 17, 2018 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.726 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.726 - Holder of Certificate Issued by Another State or Foreign Jurisdiction; Requirements for Issuance of Certificate by Department.

339.726 Holder of certificate issued by another state or foreign jurisdiction; requirements for issuance of certificate by department.Sec. 726.  (1) The department shall issue a certificate as a certified public accountant to an individual who holds a valid and unrevoked certificate as a certified public accountant issued by or under the authority of another state or United States jurisdiction and meets either of the following conditions:  (a) Provides proof that the applicant's original certificate as a certified public accountant was secured on the basis of requirements that the board determines are equivalent to the standards required for qualification in this state at the same time the applicant was issued his or her original certificate.   (b) Has had 4 years of experience of the type described in section 725(4) after having passed the examination upon which the applicant's certificate was based, within 10 years immediately preceding the date of application.  (2) The department shall issue a certificate as a certified public accountant to an individual who holds a valid and unrevoked certificate as a certified public accountant or an equivalent title issued by or under the authority of a jurisdiction outside the United States equivalent to the requirements as described in section 725. History: Add. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 215, Imd. Eff. Nov. 23, 2010 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.727 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.727 - Use of Authorized Title; Requirements.

339.727 Use of authorized title; requirements.Sec. 727.  After obtaining a certificate as a certified public accountant under section 725 or 726, an individual seeking to use a title authorized by this article shall do 1 of the following:  (a) If the individual only seeks to use a title authorized by this article, the individual shall apply for registration under this article.  (b) If the individual seeks to use a title authorized by this article and to engage in the practice of public accounting, the individual shall apply for licensure under this article. A nonresident member of a firm who has authority for the firm's practice of public accounting in this state is considered to be engaged in the practice of public accountancy in this state. History: Add. 1997, Act 10, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 215, Imd. Eff. Nov. 23, 2010 Popular Name: Act 299
MI Comp L § 339.727a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)|Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)|Section 339.727a - Individual Whose Principal Place of Business Is Outside of State; Practice Without Need to Obtain Certificate, License, or Temporary Practice Permit; Requirements; Practice Privileges.

339.727a Individual whose principal place of business is outside of state; practice without need to obtain certificate, license, or temporary practice permit; requirements; practice privileges.Sec. 727a.  (1) An individual whose principal place of business is not in this state is considered to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements, has all the privileges of licensees of this state, and may practice public accountancy without the need to obtain a certificate, license, or temporary practice permit under this article, if the individual meets either or both of the following:  (a) Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from another licensing jurisdiction that requires, as a condition of licensure, that the individual meets all of the following:  (i) Has at least 150 semester hours of college education including a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university.  (ii) Achieves a passing grade on the uniform CPA exam.  (iii) Possesses at least 1 year of experience including providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which may be obtained through government, industry, academic, or public practice as verified by a licensee.  (b) Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from another licensing jurisdiction that does not meet the requirements of subdivision (a), but has certified public accountant qualifications that are substantially equivalent to those requirements. Any individual who passed the uniform CPA exam and holds a valid license issued by another licensing jurisdiction before January 1, 2012 is exempt from the education requirement in subdivision (a)(i) for purposes of this subdivision.  (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who offers or renders professional services, whether in person or by mail, telephone, or electronic means under this section shall be granted practice privileges in this state, and no notice, fee, or other submission is required of that individual. An individual described in this subsection is subject to the requirements of section 734a. History: Add. 2008, Act 161, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2008 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 81, Eff. June 17, 2018 Popular Name: Act 299