REPORTING VIOLATIONS UNDER THE GRAIN DEALERS ACT
House Bill 4310
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Meyer
Committee: Agriculture and Resource Management
Complete to 3-13-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4310 AS INTRODUCED 3-11-03
The bill would amend the Grain Dealers Act to state that the identity of an individual who submits information regarding an alleged or threatened violation of the act by a grain dealer would be confidential and not subject to the disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. However, the person's individual identity could be disclosed with the written consent of the individual, or pursuant to a court proceeding, or to the director of the Department of Agriculture or an employee or agent of the department, or to an agent or employee of a state or the federal government that is authorized by law to see the individual's identity.
MCL 285.85
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.