Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 289.5107 - Violations; penalties; costs of investigation(1) Except as otherwise provided under this act, a person who violates any provision of this act or rules promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $2,500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.(2) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this act, a person who knowingly violates section 5101(1)(b) or (l) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 plus twice the amount of any economic benefit associated with the violation, or both.(3) If a violation results in a conviction under this act, the court shall assess against the defendant the costs of the department's investigation. The assessment for costs of investigation shall be deposited into the dairy and food safety fund for the enforcement of this act.Amended by 2007, Act 114,s 8, eff. 4/1/2008.2000, Act 92, Eff. 11/8/2000.