MI HB4158

Requires retailers to display total prices for consumer items at the point of sale, with exceptions for items sold by weight, vending machines, prepared food, mail orders, and small items under 30 cents.

Prohibits retailers from charging prices higher than displayed prices and requires retailers to notify customers in writing if advertised items are unavailable, offering either delivery within 90 days or a substitute item of equal or greater value.

Restricts deceptive advertising practices including false or misleading claims, failure to disclose material facts, advertising out-of-stock items without intent to sell, and advertising rejected or defective goods without clear labeling.

Establishes enforcement mechanisms allowing the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys to seek injunctions and civil fines of up to $1,000 for first violations and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

Permits consumers to recover actual damages or $250 per day whichever is greater in individual or class actions, and requires sellers to compensate customers within 2 days for overcharges by paying the difference plus $1.00 to $5.00; act becomes effective September 1, 2011.