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MI HB4703
Bill
Status
12/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jeffry Farrington
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AI Summary
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Establishes a three-tier appeal process for holders who dispute an administrator's determination that they failed to report or deliver unclaimed property: request for reconsideration, appeal to an administrator-appointed delegate, and circuit court action.
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Requires the administrator to mail a notice of examination determination by certified or registered mail, with holders having 90 days to either file a request for reconsideration or file an action in circuit court.
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Holders must deliver non-contested property while their reconsideration request is pending, with interest continuing to accrue on all undelivered property during the dispute process.
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Grants holders the right to submit additional documentation within 60 days of filing a reconsideration request, with the administrator required to issue a written decision within 60 days (extendable to 183 days for good cause).
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Specifies that any appeal delegate must be independent from the department's enforcement staff and must have qualifications equivalent to a Michigan civil service administrative law examiner, with hearings conducted within 90 days of filing.
Legislative Description
State financing and management; escheats; appeals process for unclaimed property; create. Amends 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.221 - 567.265) by adding sec. 31a.
Law, uniform or model acts
Last Action
Assigned Pa 423'14 2014 Addenda
12/31/2014