Section 37.27. Voluntary plans.

(1) Any person requesting approval of a plan in accordance with the provisions of sections 210 and 507 of Act No. 453 of the Public Acts of 1976, and sections 208, 403, and 507 of Act No. 220 of the Public Acts of 1976, being SS37.2210, 37.2507, 37.1208, 37.1403, and 37.1507 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, may submit the plan by filing it at any office of the department and requesting approval.

(2)    The commission may direct the department to obtain such information as it deems necessary to approve or disapprove a plan.  The   person requesting approval shall  make  available  all  records  or  information requested, and such information shall

be deemed confidential.  Information required shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:

(a)   Verification that the person requesting approval is not  subject   to any federal or state court order covering any of the practices involved in the plan.

(b)   A statement of all court or agency enforcement actions presently pending.

(c)   A statement of any voluntary plans previously filed with other state or federal agencies.

(d)  A statement of the purpose of the plan.

(3)   The commission may, prior to approving or disapproving any plan, indicate to the person requesting approval areas needing improvement in the plan, and the commission may disapprove or refuse further consideration of any plan unless such improvements are made.

History: 1979 AC.