Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.51
Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "cooperative identity protection act".
Michigan Compiled Laws — COOPERATIVE IDENTITY PROTECTION ACT (Act 310 of 1984)
Michigan · statute · 310 of 1984, Mich. Comp. Laws · 7 active provisions
Provisions
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.52
Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Consumer protection act" means the Michigan consumer protection act, Act No. 331 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 445.901 to 445.922 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (b) "Person" means an individual, partnership, cooperation, association, trust, or other legal entity. (c) "Trade or com…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.53
Use of terms “cooperative,”“co-op,” or variation thereof.
Unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive methods, acts or practices with respect to the use of the terms cooperative, co-op, or any variation thereof in the conduct of trade or commerce are unlawful and are defined as follows: (a) Using the terms "cooperative", "co-op", or any variation thereof in one's name when not autho…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.54
Powers of enforcement.
The attorney general shall have the following powers to enforce this act: (a) To bring an action for a temporary or permanent injunction in the manner provided in section 5 of the consumer protection act. (b) To accept an assurance of discontinuance in the manner provided in section 6 of the consumer protection act. (c…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.55
Action for declaratory judgment or injunction; action for damages and attorneys' fees.
(1) Whether or not the person seeks damages or has an adequate remedy at law, a person may bring an action to do either of the following: (a) Obtain a declaratory judgment that a method, act, or practice is unlawful under section 3. (b) Enjoin in accordance with the principles of equity a person who is engaging or is a…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.56
Effective date.
This act shall take effect January 1, 1985.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.57
Conditional effective date.
This act shall not take effect unless House Bill No. 4335 of the 82nd Legislature is enacted into law.