Section R. 281.113 - Violations; effect; remediesRule 13.
(1) After the effective date of these rules, a building or structure or land shall not be used or occupied, and a building or structure or part thereof shall not be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered, unless the building, structure, or land is in compliance with these rules. A permit or variance shall not be approved, and action shall not be taken, if approval of the permit or variance or the action taken violates these rules. The director shall not waive any of his or her rights or remedies against any person who violates these rules if the violations were committed in reliance on an authorization erroneously given in violation of any provision of these rules. Any authorized permit, variance, or action that is contrary to these rules is invalid from the date of the authorization.(2) In addition to all other remedies, the director may institute appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate rule violations or threatened violations.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.113