MCL 205.7 — Awarding damages; conditions; limitation

If the department intentionally or recklessly disregards a provision of a law, rule, or written guideline or procedure of the department in connection with the determination, collection, or refund of a tax, interest, or penalty under this act or a tax administered under this act, a taxpayer may be awarded actual damages, including reasonable attorney fees, sustained as a result of the department's action. An award under this section shall not exceed $10,000.00. A claim may be brought under this section only if the cause of action arose before January 1, 1996.