ELLIOTT-LARSEN CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 453 of 1976 Article 7

37.2701 Prohibited conduct.

Sec. 701.

Two or more persons shall not conspire to, or a person shall not:

(a) Retaliate or discriminate against a person because the person has opposed a violation of this act, or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this act.

(b) Aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in a violation of this act.

(d) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or 1 of its members or authorized representatives.

(e) Willfully obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this act or an order issued or rule promulgated under this act.

(f) Coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with a person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this act.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1992
Admin Rule: R 37.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.

37.2702 Violation of order prohibited.

Sec. 702.

A person shall not violate the terms of an order or an adjustment order made under this act.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977

37.2703 Revocation or suspension of license.

Sec. 703.

If a certification is made pursuant to section 605(3), the licensing agency may take appropriate action to revoke or suspend the license of the respondent.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977

37.2704 Termination of contract.

Sec. 704.

Upon receiving a certification made under section 605(4), a contracting agency shall take appropriate action to terminate a contract or portion thereof previously entered into with the respondent, either absolutely or on condition that the respondent carry out a program of compliance with this act, and shall advise the state and all political subdivisions and agencies thereof to refrain from entering into further contracts or extensions or other modifications of existing contracts with the respondent until the commission is satisfied that the respondent carries out policies in compliance with this act.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977

37.2705 Construction of act.

Sec. 705.

(1) This act shall not be construed as preventing the commission from securing civil rights guaranteed by law other than the civil rights set forth in this act.

(2) This act shall not be interpreted as restricting the implementation of approved plans, programs, or services to eliminate discrimination and the effects thereof when appropriate.

(3) This act shall not be interpreted as invalidating any other act that provides programs or services for persons covered by this act.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977

Rendered 8/15/2025 12:32 AM
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