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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 236 of 1996 - Regulated Occupation Support Enforcement Act (338.3431 - 338.3436) › Section 338.3434a - Social Security Number; Inclusion on License Application Form; Disclosure Prohibited; Violation; Penalty; Exception.

338.3434a Social security number; inclusion on license application form; disclosure prohibited; violation; penalty; exception.
Sec. 4a.
(1) In order to facilitate the enforcement and administration of this act and as required to comply with federal law, an occupational regulatory agency shall require each applicant for a license or renewal of a license to include his or her social security number on the application form. An occupational regulatory agency shall not issue or renew a license unless the applicant's social security number is on file with the occupational regulatory agency as required to comply with federal law. An occupational regulatory agency shall not display a licensee's social security number on the licensee's occupational license.
(2) A person shall not intentionally disclose, in a manner not authorized by law or rule, a social security number collected as required by this section. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. A second or subsequent violation of this subsection is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.
(3) A requirement under this section to include a social security number on an application does not apply to an applicant who demonstrates he or she is exempt under law from obtaining a social security number or to an applicant who for religious convictions is exempt under law from disclosure of his or her social security number under these circumstances. The occupational regulatory agency shall inform the applicant of this possible exemption.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 331, Imd. Eff. Aug. 10, 1998
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of 1998 PA 331 provides:“Enacting section 2. The family independence agency shall request from the federal government an exemption from the provisions regarding the recording of social security numbers added by this 1998 amendatory act, which are intended to be used for the collection of child support, as required by federal law in order for this state to receive certain federal funds. Upon the granting of the exemption, those provisions referred to by this enacting section shall not be utilized or enforced by the state or a local governmental entity.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 236 of 1996 - Regulated Occupation Support Enforcement Act (338.3431 - 338.3436) › Section 338.3435 - Effective Date.

338.3435 Effective date.
Sec. 5.
This act shall take effect January 1, 1997.
History:
1996, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1997
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 236 of 1996 - Regulated Occupation Support Enforcement Act (338.3431 - 338.3436) › Section 338.3436 - Conditional Effective Date.

338.3436 Conditional effective date.
Sec. 6.
This act shall not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 88th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No. 881.
(b) House Bill No. 5384.
(c) House Bill No. 5386.
(d) House Bill No. 5387.
(e) House Bill No. 5388.
(f) House Bill No. 5389.
History:
1996, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1997
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471) › Section 338.3451 - Short Title.

338.3451 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan immigration clerical assistant act".
History:
2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471) › Section 338.3454 - Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.

338.3454 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to list of individuals providing immigration services.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471) › Section 338.3455 - Exemptions.

338.3455 Exemptions.
Sec. 5.
The following are exempt from this act:
(a) An attorney at law licensed to practice law in any state or territory of the United States and his or her legal and other support staff working under his or her direct supervision.
(b) A law student or law school graduate not yet admitted to the bar who is supervised by an attorney licensed to practice law in any state or territory of the United States.
(c) A reputable individual who has a personal, family, or business relationship with the individual subject to the immigration matter and is engaged in an immigration matter for that individual without compensation.
(d) A nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organization recognized by the board of immigration appeals, and any individual representing such an organization who has been accredited by the board of immigration appeals.
(e) Any individual representing or acting on behalf of an organization who performs only the following services:
(i) Translating documents from a language other than English into English in an immigration matter.
(ii) Properly notarizing signatures on documents in an immigration matter.
(iii) Referring the consumer to an attorney in an immigration matter.
(iv) Taking or arranging for the taking of photographs or fingerprints in an immigration matter.
(v) Arranging for the performance of medical testing and assisting with the obtaining of such medical examination results in an immigration matter.
(vi) Conducting English language and civics courses for consumers in an immigration matter.
(vii) Conducting educational or experiential evaluations, or combinations of educational and experiential evaluations, for consumers in an immigration matter.
(f) A nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organization that provides the services listed under subdivision (e) without compensation.
(g) A translation business that meets the following criteria:
(i) Was an active member of the American translators association on September 1, 2001, and abides by and is subject to its code of ethical practices.
(ii) Is incorporated.
(iii) Keeps commercial offices in the state of Michigan.
(iv) Derives 90% of its income from the translation business.
(v) Has sales exceeding $100,000.00 per year in the translation business.
(vi) Was engaged in the translation business on September 1, 2001.
History:
2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471) › Section 338.3457 - Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.

338.3457 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to immigration clerical assistant placement on list.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471) › Section 338.3459 - Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.

338.3459 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to creation of immigration clerical assistant list.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 161 of 2004 - Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471) › Section 338.3461 - Charge for Services.

338.3461 Charge for services.
Sec. 11.
An immigration clerical assistant may charge the following for services:
(a) Not more than $20.00 per page for translation of supporting documentation.
(b) Not more than $10.00 per page to complete a government agency form.
(c) The amount allowed under law for notarial acts.
(d) A reasonable and fair fee for other services that include, but are not limited to, photocopying, mailing, and telephone calls.
History:
2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Repealed - Act 733 of 2002 - State Plumbing Act (338.3511 - 338.3569)

STATE PLUMBING ACT
Act 733 of 2002
338.3511-338.3569 Repealed. 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017.
2023 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.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-1 - Chapter 1 (338.3610...338.3612) › Section 338.3611 - Definitions; P to U.

338.3611 Definitions; P to U.
Sec. 11.
As used in this act:
(a) "Participant" means a referee, judge, matchmaker, timekeeper, contestant, or promoter.
(b) "Person" means any of the following:
(i) An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity.
(ii) A department, board, commission, agency, or authority of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state or a public school, community college, or university.
(iii) A training center or a school or other educational institution.
(iv) A combination of persons described in subparagraphs (i) to (iii).
(c) "Physician" means that term as defined in section 17001 or 17501 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17001 and 333.17501.
(d) "Prize" means currency or any other valuable compensation or reward offered or given to a contestant. The term does not include a watch, medal, article of jewelry, trophy, or ornament that is suitably inscribed to show that it is given for participation in a contest and costs $200.00 or less.
(e) "Professional" means an individual who is competing or has competed in unarmed combat for a prize.
(f) "Promoter" means a person that produces or stages, in whole or in part, an unarmed combat contest or event.
(g) "Purse" means a prize or any other remuneration offered to contestants to compete in a contest or event. The term includes a professional's share of any payment received for radio, television, motion picture rights, or other media.
(h) "Respondent" means a licensee or other person against which a complaint is filed under this act.
(i) "Rule" means a rule promulgated under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(j) "Settlement" means an agreement, stipulation, consent order, waiver, default, or other method of settlement of a complaint that is agreed to by the parties and the department.
(k) "Substance abuse" means that term as defined in section 16106a of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16106a.
(l) "Training center" means an institution that is formed or operated principally to provide instruction in boxing, mixed martial arts, or other sports.
(m) "Unarmed combat" means any of the following:
(i) Professional boxing.
(ii) Professional or amateur mixed martial arts.
(iii) Any other form of competition in which a blow is usually struck or another fighting technique is applied that may reasonably be expected to inflict injury.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 49, Imd. Eff. June 23, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-1 - Chapter 1 (338.3610...338.3612) › Section 338.3612 - Applicability of Act; Exceptions.

338.3612 Applicability of act; exceptions.
Sec. 12.
(1) This act does not apply to any of the following:
(a) Professional or amateur wrestling.
(b) An event that is conducted by or participated in exclusively by an agency of the United States government or by a school, college, or university or an organization that is composed exclusively of those entities if each contestant is an amateur.
(c) An event that is sponsored by or under the supervision of the United States Olympic Committee in which all of the contestants are amateur boxers.
(d) An amateur boxing event that is sponsored by or under the supervision of USA Boxing or any of the following organizations affiliated with USA Boxing:
(i) Golden Gloves Association of America Inc.
(ii) National Association of Police Athletic League.
(iii) National Collegiate Boxing Association.
(iv) Native American Sports Council.
(v) Silver Gloves Association.
(2) Boxing elimination contests regulated under section 50 are not subject to the other provisions of this act.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-2 - Chapter 2 (338.3620...338.3622) › Section 338.3621 - Appointment of Individual With Financial Interest; Prohibition.

338.3621 Appointment of individual with financial interest; prohibition.
Sec. 21.
An individual who has a material financial interest in a club, corporation, or other organization is not eligible for appointment to the commission if the primary purpose of that organization is to conduct unarmed combat contests or events.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3630 - Promoter's License.

338.3630 Promoter's license.
Sec. 30.
(1) A person shall not conduct a contest or event that is regulated under this act without a promoter's license under this act, or engage in or attempt to engage in any other activity regulated under this act without the applicable license issued by the department under this act, unless the person is exempt from licensure under this act.
(2) An annual license issued under this act expires on August 31.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 146, Eff. Jan. 31, 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3631 - Application for Licensure.

338.3631 Application for licensure.
Sec. 31.
By filing an application for a license, an applicant does both of the following:
(a) Certifies the applicant's general suitability, character, integrity, and ability to participate, engage in, or be associated with boxing or mixed martial arts contests or events. The burden of proof is on the applicant to establish to the satisfaction of the commission and the department that the applicant is qualified to receive a license.
(b) Accepts the risk of adverse public notice, embarrassment, criticism, financial loss, or other action with respect to the application and expressly waives any claim for damages as a result of any adverse public notice, embarrassment, criticism, financial loss, or other action. Any written or oral statement made by any member of the commission or any witness testifying under oath that is relevant to the application and investigation of the applicant is immune from civil liability for libel, slander, or any other tort.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 49, Imd. Eff. June 23, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3632 - Repealed. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016.

338.3632 Repealed. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to requirement that contest or exhibition be held under promoter's license.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3633a - Contestant License.

338.3633a Contestant license.
Sec. 33a.
(1) Before an individual participates in a contest, he or she shall obtain a contestant license from the department. To obtain a contestant license, an applicant must submit all of the following to the department:
(a) An application that includes his or her name, address, and date of birth. The department may prescribe the form and the contents of the application form.
(b) With the application described in subdivision (a), a nonrefundable application processing fee in the amount of $45.00 and an annual license fee of $45.00.
(c) If he or she is applying for a license as a professional contestant in boxing, the identification number of his or her federal identification card described in section 33d(1).
(d) If he or she is applying for a license as a professional contestant in mixed martial arts, the identification number of his or her national identification card described in section 33d(2).
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the department shall issue a contestant license under this section to an individual who meets the contestant licensing requirements under this act and rules promulgated under this act. The department shall assign a license number to each license issued under this subsection.
(3) In any notice, report, or other communication with the department or commission that identifies or refers to a specific contestant, including, but not limited to, the report of the results of each contest under section 54a(2)(aa), a promoter shall include the license number of the contestant assigned under subsection (2).
(4) An individual shall not receive a contestant license under this section unless he or she passes a physical examination that is performed by a physician and submits the results of that examination to the department on a form prescribed by the department.
(5) An individual shall not receive a contestant license under this section unless he or she is at least 18 years of age.
History:
Add. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 146, Eff. Jan. 31, 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3633b - Participant License.

338.3633b Participant license.
Sec. 33b.
(1) An individual shall not participate in a contest or event as a referee, judge, matchmaker, or timekeeper without a participant license from the department under this section. To obtain a participant license, an applicant must submit all of the following to the department:
(a) An application. The department may prescribe the form and the contents of the application form.
(b) With the application described in subdivision (a), a nonrefundable application processing fee in the amount of $30.00 and 1 of the following annual license fees, as applicable:
(i) Referee license, $150.00.
(ii) Judge license, $70.00.
(iii) Matchmaker license, $150.00.
(iv) Timekeeper license, $70.00.
(2) An applicant for a referee, judge, matchmaker, or timekeeper participant license must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that he or she meets all of the following to receive a license under this section:
(a) Has good moral character.
(b) Is at least 18 years of age.
(c) Any other requirement established by rule.
History:
Add. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3633c - Failure to Renew Promoter, Contestant, or Participant License; Late Renewal Fee.

338.3633c Failure to renew promoter, contestant, or participant license; late renewal fee.
Sec. 33c.
(1) A person that fails to renew a promoter license that is required under this act on or before its expiration date shall not conduct a contest or event or advertise, operate, or use the title "promoter" after the license expires.
(2) An individual who fails to renew a contestant license that is required under this act on or before its expiration date shall not participate in a contest or event or use the title "contestant" after his or her license expires.
(3) An individual who fails to renew a participant license that is required under this act on or before its expiration date shall not participate in an event or contest or use the title "referee", "boxing referee", "mixed martial arts referee", "judge", "boxing judge", "mixed martial arts judge", "matchmaker", "timekeeper", "boxing timekeeper", or "mixed martial arts timekeeper" after his or her license expires.
(4) A person that does not renew a license issued under this act on or before its expiration date may renew the license within 60 days after the expiration date by paying the required license fee and paying a late renewal fee in the amount of $30.00. After that 60-day period, the person may only obtain a license under this act by complying with the requirements of this chapter for obtaining a new license, paying the required license fee, and paying a late renewal fee in the amount of $30.00.
History:
Add. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3633d - License as Professional Contestant; Federal or National Identification Card.

338.3633d License as professional contestant; federal or national identification card.
Sec 33d.
(1) An individual shall not receive a license as a professional contestant in boxing if he or she does not possess a federal identification card. If the individual does not have a federal identification card, and he or she is a resident of this state or is not a resident of any state of the United States, he or she shall submit a separate request to the department for a federal identification card. If the individual is a resident of another state, he or she must apply to that state for a federal identification card.
(2) An individual shall not receive a license as a professional contestant in mixed martial arts if he or she does not possess a national identification card. If the individual does not have a national identification card, he or she shall submit a separate request to the department for a national identification card.
(3) To obtain a federal or national identification card from the department, an applicant must do all of the following:
(a) Submit an application that includes his or her name, address, date of birth, and any other information required by the department. The department may prescribe the form and the contents of the application form.
(b) With the application described in subdivision (a), a nonrefundable application processing fee in the amount of $20.00.
(4) The department shall transmit the information about an applicant described in subsection (3) to a federal or national recordkeeper designated by the department and, when approved by that recordkeeper, shall issue a federal or national identification card that includes an identification number assigned by that recordkeeper.
History:
Add. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3634 - Rules; Determination of Applicant's Financial Stability; Presence of Applicant at Commission Meeting.

338.3634 Rules; determination of applicant's financial stability; presence of applicant at commission meeting.
Sec. 34.
(1) The director, in consultation with the commission, may promulgate rules for the application and approval process for promoters. Until the rules are promulgated, the applicant shall comply with the standards described in subsection (2).
(2) The rules regarding the application process described in subsection (1) shall include at least the following:
(a) An initial application processing fee in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of processing a promoter's license, but not less than $250.00.
(b) A requirement that the applicant provide background information concerning the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or concerning the principal officers or members of, and each individual who has at least a 10% ownership interest in the applicant if the applicant is not an individual, with emphasis on his or her business experience.
(c) Information from the applicant concerning past and present civil lawsuits, judgments, and filings under the bankruptcy code that are not more than 7 years old.
(d) Any other relevant and material information considered necessary by the director after consultation with the commission.
(3) The department may consult with the commission on issues related to the determination of an applicant's financial stability and shall refer the application to the commission if clear and convincing grounds for approval of the financial stability aspect of the application do not exist.
(4) As part of the approval process for promoters, the commission may require that the applicant or a representative of the applicant is present at the commission meeting at which the application is considered.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 49, Imd. Eff. June 23, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-3 - Chapter 3 (338.3630...338.3635) › Section 338.3635 - Rules.

338.3635 Rules.
Sec. 35.
The director, after consultation with the commission, may promulgate rules to set standards for unarmed combat events and participants, to establish training requirements for promoters, contestants, and participants regulated under this act, or to establish license fees or training requirements for other individuals who are engaged in activities regulated by this act not otherwise provided for in this act.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
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.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-4 - Chapter 4 (338.3640...338.3649a) › Section 338.3640 - Complaint; Filing.

338.3640 Complaint; filing.
Sec. 40.
A complaint that alleges that a person has violated this act or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this act shall be submitted to the department. The department of attorney general, the department, the commission, or any other person may file a complaint.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
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.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-4 - Chapter 4 (338.3640...338.3649a) › Section 338.3641 - Complaint; Investigation; Procedures.

338.3641 Complaint; investigation; procedures.
Sec. 41.
(1) When it receives a complaint under section 40, the department shall immediately begin an investigation of the allegations of the complaint and shall open a correspondence file. The department shall make a written acknowledgment of the complaint within 15 days after it receives a complaint to the person that made the complaint. If a complaint is made by the department, the director shall designate 1 or more employees of the department to act as the person that made the complaint.
(2) The department shall conduct an investigation required under subsection (1). As part of that investigation, the department may request that the attorney general petition a court of competent jurisdiction to issue a subpoena requiring a person to appear before the department and be examined with reference to a matter within the scope of the investigation and to produce books, papers, or documents pertaining to the investigation.
(3) After conducting an investigation under subsection (1), if the department does not find that a violation of this act or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this act occurred, the department shall close the complaint. The department shall notify the complainant and respondent of its reasons for closing the complaint, and the complainant or respondent may then provide additional information to reopen the complaint.
(4) If the department investigation under subsection (1) reveals 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, subject to sections 42 and 48(5).
(5) At any time during its investigation or after a formal complaint is issued, the department may bring together the complainant and the respondent for an informal conference. At the informal conference, the department shall attempt to resolve issues raised in the complaint and may attempt to aid the parties in reaching a settlement.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-4 - Chapter 4 (338.3640...338.3649a) › Section 338.3642 - Summary Suspension.

338.3642 Summary suspension.
Sec. 42.
(1) After it conducts an investigation, the department may issue an order summarily suspending a license based on an affidavit by an individual who is familiar with the facts set forth in the affidavit, or, if appropriate, based on an affidavit made on information and belief, that an imminent threat to the integrity of the sport, the public interest, or the welfare and safety of a contestant exists.
(2) A person whose license is summarily suspended under this section may petition the department to dissolve the order. If it receives a petition to dissolve a summary suspension order under this subsection, the department may deny the request to dissolve the order, grant the request to dissolve the order, or immediately schedule a hearing to decide whether to grant or deny the request to dissolve the order.
(3) At a hearing described in subsection (2), an administrative law hearings examiner shall dissolve the summary suspension order, unless sufficient evidence is presented that an imminent threat to the integrity of the sport, the public interest, or the welfare and safety of a contestant exists that requires emergency action and continuation of the department's summary suspension order.
(4) The record created at a hearing described in subsection (2) to dissolve a summary suspension order shall become part of the record on the complaint at any subsequent hearing in a contested case on the complaint.
(5) A summary suspension of a contestant under section 48(5) for refusal or failure to submit to a drug test or for the presence of controlled substances, alcohol, enhancers, stimulants, performance enhancing drugs, or other drugs or substances prohibited by rules promulgated by the department, or derivatives or metabolites of controlled substances, alcohol, enhancers, stimulants, performance enhancing drugs, or other drugs or substances prohibited by rules promulgated by the department, shall proceed under this section.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-4 - Chapter 4 (338.3640...338.3649a) › Section 338.3643 - Cease and Desist Order.

338.3643 Cease and desist order.
Sec. 43.
(1) After an investigation has been conducted, the director may order a person to cease and desist from a violation of this act or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this act.
(2) A person ordered to cease and desist may request a hearing before the department if a written request for a hearing is filed within 30 days after the effective date of the order.
(3) Upon a violation of a cease and desist order issued under this act, the department of attorney general may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain and enjoin, temporarily or permanently, or both, a person from further violating a cease and desist order.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-4 - Chapter 4 (338.3640...338.3649a) › Section 338.3644 - Formal Complaint.

338.3644 Formal complaint.
Sec. 44.
(1) A summary suspension order, cease and desist order, or injunctive relief issued or granted in relation to a license is in addition to and not in place of an informal conference; criminal prosecution; or proceeding to deny, revoke, or suspend a license; or any other action authorized under this act.
(2) After an investigation is conducted and a formal complaint is prepared, the department shall serve the formal complaint on the respondent and the complainant. At the same time, the department shall serve the respondent with a notice describing the compliance conference and hearing process and offering the respondent a choice of 1 of the following opportunities:
(a) An opportunity to meet with the department to negotiate a settlement of the matter.
(b) If the respondent is a licensee or registrant under this act, an opportunity to demonstrate compliance before a contested case hearing is held.
(c) An opportunity to proceed to a contested case hearing.
(3) A respondent upon which service of a formal complaint is made under this section may select, within 15 days after the receipt of notice, 1 of the options described in subsection (2). If a respondent does not select 1 of those options within the time period described in this section, then the department shall proceed to a contested case hearing as described in subsection (2)(c).
(4) An informal conference may be attended by a member of the commission, at the discretion of that commission, and may result in the agreement of the parties and the department to a settlement. A settlement may include the revocation or suspension of a license; censure; probation; restitution; or a penalty under section 48. The commission may reject a settlement and require a contested case hearing.
(5) An employee of the department may represent the department in any contested case hearing.
(6) This chapter does not prevent a person against which a complaint is filed from showing compliance with this act or a rule promulgated or an order promulgated or issued under this act.
(7) If an informal conference is not held or does not result in a settlement, the department shall allow the respondent an administrative hearing. A member of the commission may attend a hearing under this section.
(8) The department or the department of the attorney general may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to issue a subpoena that requires the person subpoenaed to appear or testify or produce relevant documentary material for examination at a proceeding.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 338 - Professions and Occupations › Act 403 of 2004 - Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (338.3601 - 338.3663) › 403-2004-4 - Chapter 4 (338.3640...338.3649a) › Section 338.3645 - Hearing Report; Determination by Commission; Basis; Penalties; Final Determination.

338.3645 Hearing report; determination by commission; basis; penalties; final determination.
Sec. 45.
(1) At the conclusion of a hearing conducted under section 44(7), the administrative law hearings examiner shall submit a determination of findings of fact and conclusions of law to the department and the department of the attorney general and the commission, in a hearing report. The submitted hearing report may recommend the penalties to be assessed under section 48.
(2) A copy of a hearing report shall be submitted to the person that made the complaint and to the person against which the complaint was filed.
(3) Within 60 days after it receives an administrative law hearings examiner's hearing report, the commission shall meet and make a determination of the penalties to be assessed under section 48. The commission's determination shall be made on the basis of the administrative law hearings examiner's report. A transcript of a hearing or a portion of the transcript shall be made available to the commission on request. If a transcript or a portion of the transcript is requested, the commission's determination of the penalty or penalties to be assessed under section 48 shall be made at a meeting within 60 days after the commission receives the transcript or portion of the transcript.
(4) If the parties and the department agree to a settlement, and that settlement requires imposition of a penalty under section 48 but does not specify that penalty, the commission shall make a determination of the penalties within 60 days after it receives the settlement. The commission shall make its determination of the appropriate penalty based on the terms of the settlement.
(5) If the commission does not determine the appropriate penalty or penalties to be assessed within the time limits prescribed in subsection (3) or (4), the director may determine the appropriate penalty and issue a final order.
(6) A member of the commission who has participated in an investigation or administrative hearing on a complaint filed with the department or who has attended an informal conference shall not participate in making a final determination in a proceeding on that complaint.
History:
2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016