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.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.674
Information confidential; divulgence, penalty, discharge from employment
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 74 Mich. App. 634 - City of Detroit v. Muzzin & Vincenti, Inc. (1977)
Most recently applied in 249 Mich. App. 37 - Piasecki v. City of Hamtramck (March 2002)
1964, Act 284, Imd
Official source: Michigan Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Michigan statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.