Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.586j: Retaliation or discrimination as misdemeanor; unlawful conduct; fine.

Sec. 6j.

A person who retaliates or discriminates against any of the following individuals due to that individual's registration of a complaint or assistance in the investigation of a complaint is guilty of a misdemeanor:

An officer, employee, resident, or visitor to a long-term care facility.

A family member or guardian of a resident in a long-term care facility.

An ombudsman described by this act.

A volunteer at a long-term care facility.

A person who willfully does any of the following in connection with an ombudsman described by this act is subject to a fine of not more than $1,500.00:

Hinders the work of an ombudsman or an ombudsman program.

Refuses to comply with a lawful request of an ombudsman.

Offers compensation or other promises to improperly influence the outcome of a matter being investigated by an ombudsman.