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Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.707a — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1949 / Section 257.707a
Definitions used in MCL 257.707a to 257.707e.
Status: in_force

Sec. 707a.

As used in sections 707a to 707e:

"Decibel" means a unit of sound level on a logarithmic scale measured relative to the threshold of audible sound by the human ear, in compliance with American national standards institute standard S 1.1-1960.

"Decibels on the a-weighted network" or "DBA" means decibels measured on the a-weighted network of a sound level meter, as specified in American national standards institute standard S 1.4-1971.

"Fast meter response" means the meter ballistics of meter dynamic characteristics as specified by American national standard S 1.4-1971.

"Maximum noise" means the noise emitted from a vehicle during that manner of operation which causes the highest DBA level possible from that vehicle.

"Muffler" means a device for abating the sound of escaping gases of an internal combustion engine.

"Exhaust system" means the system comprised of a combination of components which provides for enclosed flow of exhaust gas from engine parts to the atmosphere.

"Noise" means any sound.

"Total noise" means noises radiating from a vehicle but does not include noises emitted from a horn, siren, bell or other similar device of an authorized emergency vehicle.

"Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a vehicle.

"Combination vehicle" means any combination of truck, truck tractor, trailer, semi-trailer or pole trailer used upon the highways or streets in the transportation of passengers or property.

History: Add. 1978, Act 73, Imd. Eff. Mar. 21, 1978; Am. 1978, Act 492, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.1497 — MI Code / Chapter 722 / Act Act-366-of-2014 / Section 722.1497
Order declaring alleged father to be child's father; failure to submit to genetic testing; contempt; actions by court.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), if neither party to whom notice is given under section 5 requests genetic testing, or if the alleged father admits paternity, the title IV-D agency shall submit a proposed order to the court that establishes the alleged father to be the child's father and orders the payment of support. If the court is satisfied that the procedures in this act have been followed, the court shall enter the order.

(2) If the action is being filed on behalf of the alleged father and the child's mother does not admit the alleged father's paternity, the court shall not enter an order under this act declaring the alleged father to be the child's father unless genetic testing determines that the alleged father has a probability of paternity of 99% or higher.

(3) If a party who has participated in the proceeding or who has been served with the statement and notice as provided in section 5 fails to submit to genetic testing, and the court is made aware of that fact by affidavit or otherwise, the court may find the party in contempt, issue a warrant for the party's arrest to compel the party to appear for genetic testing, order other actions as the court considers appropriate to compel the party to appear for genetic testing, and order the person to pay the costs of the proceeding. The court may order the child's mother to produce the child and to submit to genetic testing. A court may dismiss the proceeding if the filing party fails to appear or produce the child for genetic testing, but the dismissal does not bar future action to establish the child's paternity.

History: 2014, Act 366, Eff. Mar. 17, 2015
Mich. Comp. Laws § 280.496 — MI Code / Chapter 280 / Act Act-40-of-1956 / Section 280.496
Drainage board funds; investment of surplus, interest.
Status: in_force

Sec. 496.

The drainage board may direct the treasurer of any drainage district to invest any surplus funds belonging to and under the control of the drainage board, in bonds and other direct obligations of the United States or in certificates of deposit or depository receipts of any bank which is a member of the federal deposit insurance corporation in such amounts and issues as shall be directed by the drainage board. The interest earnings from such investments shall be credited by the county treasurer to such drainage district funds.

History: Add. 1970, Act 144, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1970
Mich. Comp. Laws § 69.7 — MI Code / Chapter 61 / Act Act-3-of-1895 / Section 69.7
Auditing and settling accounts; statement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.

Within 2 weeks after an annual village election for members of the council, the council shall audit and settle the accounts of the treasurer and other officers of the village, and so far as practicable, of all persons having claims against the village. The council shall prepare a statement summarizing the results of the audit.

History: 1895, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1895; CL 1897, 2858; CL 1915, 2732; CL 1929, 1641; CL 1948, 69.7; Am. 1977, Act 197, Imd. Eff. Nov. 17, 1977; Am. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159f — MI Code / Chapter 750 / Act Act-328-of-1931 / Section 750.159f
Definitions generally.
Status: in_force

Sec. 159f.

As used in this chapter:

"Enterprise" includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, union, association, governmental unit, or other legal entity or a group of persons associated in fact although not a legal entity. Enterprise includes illicit as well as licit enterprises.

"Instrumentality" means an interest, real or personal property, or other thing of value, the use of which contributes directly and materially to the commission of an offense included in the definition of racketeering.

"Pattern of racketeering activity" means not less than 2 incidents of racketeering to which all of the following characteristics apply:

The incidents have the same or a substantially similar purpose, result, participant, victim, or method of commission, or are otherwise interrelated by distinguishing characteristics and are not isolated acts.

The incidents amount to or pose a threat of continued criminal activity.

At least 1 of the incidents occurred within this state on or after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, and the last of the incidents occurred within 10 years after the commission of any prior incident, excluding any period of imprisonment served by a person engaging in the racketeering activity.

"Person" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative, association, corporation, limited liability company, personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or other legal or illegal entity.

"Proceeds" means any real, personal, or intangible property obtained through the commission of an offense included in the definition of racketeering, including any appreciation in the value of the property.

"Prosecuting agency" means the attorney general of this state, or his or her designee, or the prosecuting attorney of a county, or his or her designee.

History: Add. 1995, Act 187, Eff. Apr. 1, 1996
Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.115j — MI Code / Chapter 722 / Act Act-116-of-1973 / Section 722.115j
Criminal history background check performed by department.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5j.

(1) When a person applies for or to renew a license to operate a foster family home or foster family group home under this act, the department shall perform a criminal history background check on an adult member of the household using the department of state police's internet criminal history access tool (ICHAT). This section does not apply to a person residing in the home for a period of not more than 14 days.

(2) If a search of the department of state police's ICHAT reveals that an adult member of the household has been convicted of a listed offense, the department shall not issue a license to the applicant, shall not renew a license to the licensee applying for renewal, or shall revoke a current licensee's license.

History: Add. 2007, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 2008; Am. 2017, Act 256, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.947 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.947
Application to state bar by military spouse; requirements.
Status: in_force

Sec. 947.

Subject to section 947a, an individual may apply for admission to the bar in this state, without examination, if he or she meets, and proves to the satisfaction of the board of law examiners that he or she meets, all of the following:

(a) Is the spouse of an individual who is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and assigned to a duty station in this state.

(b) Is licensed to practice law in the court of last resort, and in good standing at the bar, of another state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States.

(c) Has the qualifications as to moral character, citizenship, age, general education, fitness, and ability required for admission to the bar of this state.

(d) Has not previously taken and failed the examination for admission to the bar of this state.

(e) Is a graduate of a law school that was approved and accredited by the Council and Accreditation Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions of the American Bar Association at the time he or she graduated.

(f) Has successfully passed the bar examination in another state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

(g) Has taken and obtained a passing score on the multistate professional responsibility examination developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

History: Add. 2016, Act 424, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.8240 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.8240
Applicability of MCL 500.8204 to 500.8232.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8240.

Nothing in sections 8204 through 8232 shall be construed to apply to any association exempt from the provisions of chapter 81a in accordance with the provisions of section 8199.

History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957; Am. 1990, Act 1, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990
Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.3956 — MI Code / Chapter 700 / Act Act-386-of-1998 / Section 700.3956
Limitations on proceedings against personal representative.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3956.

Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement, the right of a successor or creditor whose right is not otherwise barred against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty is barred unless a proceeding to assert the right is commenced within 6 months after the filing of the closing statement. The right barred under this section does not include the right to recover from a personal representative for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate.

History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000; Am. 2000, Act 54, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.13517 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.13517
Right of entry to determine compliance or violation; warrant; search and seizure.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13517.

The department may enter at all reasonable times upon private or public property upon which sources of ionizing radiation are reasonably believed to be located, with the permission of the owner or custodian thereof, to determine if there is compliance with or violation of this part or a rule or license.

If the department has reasonable or probable cause to believe that a violation of this part or a rule or license is being committed on private or public property or that there exists on the property evidence of a violation, and permission to enter thereon is denied by the owner or custodian thereof, the department may apply to the proper judicial officer under Act No. 189 of the Public Acts of 1966, being sections 780.651 to 780.659 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for a warrant commanding the sheriff or a law enforcement officer, with the aid of the department, to search the property and seize any source of ionizing radiation that is possessed, controlled, or used wholly or partially in violation of this part or a rule or license, or any evidence of a violation of this part or a rule or license.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3107b — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3107b
Reimbursement or coverage for certain expenses not required.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3107b.

Reimbursement or coverage for expenses within personal protection insurance coverage under section 3107 is not required for any of the following:

(a) A practice of optometry service, unless that service was included in the definition of practice of optometry under section 17401 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17401, as of May 20, 1992.

(b) A practice of chiropractic service rendered before July 2, 2021, unless that service was included in the definition of practice of chiropractic under section 16401 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16401, as of January 1, 2009.

(c) A practice of physical therapy service or practice as a physical therapist assistant service, unless that service was provided by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist under a prescription from a health care professional who holds a license issued under part 166, 170, 175, or 180 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16601 to 333.16659, 333.17001 to 333.17097, 333.17501 to 333.17556, and 333.18001 to 333.18058, or the equivalent license issued by another state.

History: Add. 1994, Act 438, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995; Am. 2009, Act 222, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2010; Am. 2014, Act 263, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2014; Am. 2020, Act 104, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2020
Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.4527 — MI Code / Chapter 125 / Act Act-57-of-2018 / Section 125.4527
Transfer of records to bureau of commercial services; organization of entity; street railway not subject to railroad code of 1993.
Status: in_force

Sec. 527.

(1) Within 30 days of January 12, 2009, the secretary of state or any other agency having records of a street railway formed under this part prior to January 12, 2009 shall certify and transfer the records to the bureau of commercial services of the department of talent and economic development.

(2) Any entity formed on or after January 12, 2009 for the purpose of acquiring, owning, constructing, furnishing, equipping, completing, operating, improving, and maintaining a street railway or street railway system shall be organized under this part.

(3) A street railway is not subject to the railroad code of 1993, 1993 PA 354, MCL 462.101 to 462.451.

History: 2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019
Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.203 — MI Code / Chapter 168 / Act Act-116-of-1954 / Section 168.203
County officers; terms of office.
Status: in_force

Sec. 203.

The term of office of the county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, drain commissioner, surveyor and coroner shall begin on January 1 next following the election, and continues until a successor is elected and qualified, except that in counties having a population of 1,000,000 or more the term of office of the county treasurer shall begin on July 1 next following the election.

History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955; Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 35, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964; Am. 1964, Act 185, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1964
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.82111 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.82111
Snowmobile registration fee subaccount; creation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 82111.

The snowmobile registration fee subaccount is created as a subaccount of the snowmobile account.

History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995; Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.54 — MI Code / Chapter 750 / Act Act-328-of-1931 / Section 750.54
Search warrants.
Status: in_force

Sec. 54.

Search warrant-When complaint is made, on oath or affirmation, to any magistrate authorized to issue warrants in criminal cases, that the complainant believes that any of the provisions of the preceding sections of this chapter are being, or are about to be violated in any particular building or place, such magistrate, if satisfied that there is reasonable cause for such belief, shall issue and deliver a search warrant to any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable or public officer, authorizing him to search such building or place and to arrest any person or persons engaged in violating any of the provisions of the preceding sections of this chapter, as well as any person or persons there present, and aiding or abetting therein, and to bring such person or persons before some magistrate of competent jurisdiction, to be dealt with according to law. Such officer shall, at the same time, seize and bring to said magistrate every article or instrument found in said building or place especially designed or adapted to torture or inflict wounds upon any animal or to aid in the fighting or baiting of any animal; and unless within 10 days after the trial of the person or persons so arrested, the owner of said article or instrument shall show, to the satisfaction of said magistrate, that the same is not designed or adapted to the wounding or torture of animals, or if so designed or adapted, is not intended to be used or employed for such purpose, the magistrate shall destroy such article or instrument.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931; CL 1948, 750.54
Mich. Comp. Laws § 29.369c — MI Code / Chapter 29 / Act Act-291-of-1966 / Section 29.369c
Firefighting foam; use of perfluoroalkyl orpolyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS); prohibited in firefighter training; requirements.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9c.

(1) Firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS must not be used in any firefighter training required under this act.

(2) Until December 31, 2023, the firefighter training required under this act must include both of the following subjects:

(a) The proper use, handling, and storage of firefighting foam concentrate.

(b) The best environmental and public health practices, including, but not limited to, containment and proper disposal, and decontamination of the firefighter's equipment and body, following the use of firefighting foam.

(3) The firefighter training under subsection (2) may involve the use of a video or online resource.

History: Add. 2020, Act 133, Eff. Oct. 6, 2020
Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.210 — MI Code / Chapter 399 / Act Act-169-of-1970 / Section 399.210
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of a resource within a historic district, or to prevent work on any resource under a permit issued by the inspector of buildings or other duly delegated authority before the ordinance was enacted.

History: 1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970; Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Mich. Comp. Laws § 441.109 — MI Code / Chapter 441 / Act Act-239-of-1959 / Section 441.109
Fiduciary security transfers; tax obligations.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.

This act does not affect any obligation of a corporation or transfer agent with respect to estate, inheritance, succession or other taxes imposed by the laws of this state.

History: 1959, Act 239, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.26314 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-23-of-2006 / Section 333.26314
Violation as civil infraction; civil fine.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

A person who violates this act is responsible for a state civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine as follows:

(a) Not more than $250.00 for a first offense.

(b) Not more than $500.00 for a second offense.

(c) Not more than $1,000.00 for a third or subsequent offense.

History: 2006, Act 23, Imd. Eff. Feb. 16, 2006
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17741 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.17741
Pharmacy license required; personal charge of pharmacy by pharmacist; responsibility for compliance with laws; control and personal charge of pharmacy services; remote pharmacy exception; effect of violation on pharmacy license.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17741.

(1) A pharmacy must not be operated unless licensed under this part.

(2) Except for a remote pharmacy, a pharmacy open for business must be under the personal charge of a pharmacist. A pharmacist shall not simultaneously have personal charge of more than 1 pharmacy.

(3) The person to whom a pharmacy license is issued and the pharmacists on duty are responsible for compliance with federal and state laws regulating the distribution of drugs and the practice of pharmacy. Except for a remote pharmacy, pharmacy services must be conducted under the control and personal charge of a pharmacist.

(4) A sanction for a violation of this part only affects the pharmacy license of the place of business where the violation occurred.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978; Am. 2020, Act 4, Eff. Apr. 26, 2020
Mich. Comp. Laws § 205.94bb — MI Code / Chapter 205 / Act Act-94-of-1937 / Section 205.94bb
Applicability of tax to certain transfers.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4bb.

Beginning January 1, 2014, the tax under this act does not apply to a transfer of a vehicle, ORV, manufactured housing, aircraft, snowmobile, or watercraft if the transferee or purchaser is the father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, or grandparent-in-law of the transferor.

History: Add. 2014, Act 248, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2014
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.2624 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.2624
Grants and contracts to conduct or support research activities and scientific evaluations.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2624.

The department may make grants to and contracts with persons and governmental entities to conduct or support research activities and scientific evaluations authorized under sections 2621 and 2623.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17701 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.17701
Meanings of words and phrases; general definitions and principles of construction.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17701.

For purposes of this part the words and phrases defined in sections 17702 to 17709 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

In addition, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in this code and part 161 contains definitions applicable to this part.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.6077 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.6077
Warrant to arrest judgment debtor.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6077.

Upon satisfactory proof of any of the grounds for civil arrest named in subsections (2) and (3) or section 6075, any judge of the court which rendered the judgment shall issue a warrant to arrest the judgment debtor.

The warrant shall issue under the hand of the judge in behalf of the people of this state and shall be directed to the sheriff, bailiff, or other officer of the county, district court district, or municipality within which the issuing judge is serving. It shall state the nature of the judgment and command that the judgment debtor be arrested and brought before the judge issuing the warrant, without delay.

The warrant shall be accompanied by a copy of each affidavit, if any, on which the warrant was issued. The copies shall be certified by the judge who issued the warrant, and delivered to the judgment debtor at the time of serving the warrant.

The warrant shall be executed by the arrest of the judgment debtor and his delivery to the judge issuing the warrant, or, some other judge having jurisdiction of the case, and the holding of the judgment debtor until he is committed or discharged according to law.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963; Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975