(1) Beginning September 1, 2012, a person that commits 1 or more of the following is subject to the penalties described in subsection (2):

    (a) Practices fraud or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license.

    (b) Aids or abets another person in the unlicensed practice of an occupation.

    (c) Engages in activities regulated under this section without obtaining a license under this act or demonstrating that the person is exempt from licensure under this act.

    (d) If the person is a licensee or an officer of a licensee, is convicted of a crime relating to the operation of a PEO.

    (e) Engages in false advertising.

    (2) After notice and opportunity for hearing under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, the department shall do 1 or more of the following if it determines that a person violated this act, a rule adopted under this act, or an order issued under this act:

    (a) Place a limitation on a license.

    (b) Suspend a license.

    (c) Deny a license or renewal of a license.

    (d) Revoke a license.

    (e) Impose an administrative fine to be paid to the department, not to exceed $5,000.00.

    (f) Censure the person or license.

    (g) Place the licensee on probation.

    (h) Require restitution to be made, based on proofs submitted to and findings made by the hearing examiner after a contested case.