The contested portion involves the penalty for violating the reopening standards. Prior versions included 90 days in jail or up to a $500 fine, the maximum penalty for conviction of a misdemeanor. Whitmer increased the possible penalty to up to $70,000 per infraction by stating the infraction falls “within the meaning of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act…
The lawsuit includes several other claims that haven’t yet been resolved.
As with many other lawsuits filed against the governor recently, the suit also claims Whitmer is overstepping her powers as governor and is illegally issuing orders without the authority of the legislature.
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