Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.674 (2026)

Information confidential; divulgence, penalty, discharge from employment.

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CITY INCOME TAX ACT


Act 284 of 1964


141.674 Information confidential; divulgence, penalty, discharge from employment.

Sec. 74.

    (1)  Information gained by the administrator, city treasurer or any other city official, agent or employee as a result of a return, investigation, hearing or verification required or authorized by this ordinance is confidential, except for official purposes in connection with the administration of the ordinance and except in accordance with a proper judicial order.

    (2) Any person who divulges this confidential information, except for official purposes, is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both, for each offense. In addition, an employee of the city who divulges this confidential information is subject to discharge for misconduct.

History: 1964, Act 284, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1977–2002 · leading case: Piasecki v. City of Hamtramck, 640 N.W.2d 885 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002).
Piasecki v. City of Hamtramck, 640 N.W.2d 885 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002). “Section 73 of the Hamtramck Uniform City Income Tax Ordinance provides: (1) The administrator personally, or his duly authorized agent or a duly authorized city employee, may examine the books, papers, and records of any person, employer, taxpayer or his agent or representative,…”
City of Detroit v. Muzzin & Vincenti, Inc., 254 N.W.2d 599 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977). · cites it 2× “” MCLA 141.674; MSA 5.3194(84). (Emphasis added.”
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.674(1): 1 case
City of Detroit v. Muzzin & Vincenti, Inc., 254 N.W.2d 599 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977). “” MCLA 141.674; MSA 5.3194(84). (Emphasis added.”
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