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Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.118 — MI Code / Chapter 722 / Act Act-116-of-1973 / Section 722.118
Regular license; renewal; duration; contents; reissuance; extended license.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.

(1) A regular license is effective for 2 years after the date of issuance unless revoked or refused renewal as provided in section 11 or modified to a provisional as provided in section 7a. Unless the license is an extended license obtained under subsection (4), a license must be renewed biennially on application and approval. A license shall specify in general terms the kind of child care organization the licensee may undertake, and the number, and ages of children that can be received and maintained.

(2) The department may accept a licensee's written request to close a license if the department does not have an active investigation against the licensee or is not pursuing revocation or refusal to renew as provided in section 11.

(3) A certification of registration issued by the department before March 28, 2018 shall be reissued as a license. The reissuance must be completed in the manner determined by the department by March 28, 2019.

(4) Beginning January 1, 2023, the department shall issue an extended license to a foster family home or foster family group home under the following conditions:

(a) The foster family home or foster family group home has been licensed for, at least, 1 year.

(b) The foster family home or foster family group home is in good standing with the department.

(5) An extended license provided under subsection (4) is effective for 3 years after the date of issuance unless revoked or refused renewal as provided in section 11 or modified to a provisional as provided in section 7a. An extended license must be renewed every 3 years on application and approval.

History: 1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974; Am. 1980, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1980; Am. 1980, Act 232, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1980; Am. 2017, Act 258, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018; Am. 2022, Act 205, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 2022
Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1757 — MI Code / Chapter 691 / Act Act-343-of-2016 / Section 691.1757
Action for compensation; commencement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.

(1) An action for compensation under this act must be commenced within 3 years after entry of a verdict, order, or judgment as the result of an event described in section 4(1)(b). Any action by this state challenging or appealing a verdict, order, or judgment entered as the result of an event described in section 4(1)(b) tolls the 3-year period.

(2) An individual convicted, imprisoned, and released from custody before March 29, 2017 must commence an action under this act within 18 months after the effective date of the 2020 amendatory act that amended this section.

History: 2016, Act 343, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017; Am. 2020, Act 43, Imd. Eff. Mar. 3, 2020
Mich. Comp. Laws § 280.381 — MI Code / Chapter 280 / Act Act-40-of-1956 / Section 280.381
Disqualification of commissioner; petition filed with probate judge.
Status: in_force

Sec. 381.

Whenever the commissioner of any county shall receive a petition asking for the laying out, construction, cleaning out, deepening or widening of any drain, or a petition asking proceedings by virtue of which any assessment upon lands for benefits received would result, wherein such commissioner shall be interested by reason of himself, wife or child, owning lands that would be liable to an assessment for benefits upon the work or proceeding proposed to be done or had, and in cases where such commissioner may be otherwise disqualified to act in the making of apportionment of benefits, such commissioner shall file a copy of such petition with the judge of probate of the county, together with a statement signed by him, showing that he is disqualified to act in making such apportionment of benefits.

History: 1956, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956
Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.5403 — MI Code / Chapter 700 / Act Act-386-of-1998 / Section 700.5403
Venue.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5403.

Venue for a proceeding under this part is as follows:

In the court at the place in this state where the individual to be protected resides whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another place.

If the individual to be protected does not reside in this state, in the court at a place where property of the individual is located.

History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000
Mich. Comp. Laws § 209.8 — MI Code / Chapter 209 / Act Act-44-of-1911 / Section 209.8
State board of equalization; compensation and expenses of appointed members and assistants; copies of proceedings.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.

Each appointed member of the board shall be entitled to $25.00 per day for each day of actual attendance at meetings of the board, and to his actual and necessary traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties. The board may appoint such employees and assistants as shall be necessary for the proper exercise of the powers hereby granted. The compensation and expenses of the appointed members and assistants and employees shall be paid from appropriations made therefor by the legislature. The board shall determine the number of bound copies of the proceedings of the board as it deems necessary for the use of the state, the costs of which shall be paid from appropriations made therefor by the legislature.

History: 1911, Act 44, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 1911; CL 1915, 167; CL 1929, 3703; CL 1948, 209.8; Am. 1957, Act 30, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1957
Mich. Comp. Laws § 16.154 — MI Code / Chapter 16 / Act Act-380-of-1965 / Section 16.154
Public solicitation for charitable purposes; transfer of powers, duties, and functions to department of attorney general.
Status: in_force

Sec. 54.

All powers, duties and functions of the state social welfare commission and the state department of social welfare under the provisions of Act No. 68 of the Public Acts of 1915, as amended, being sections 400.301 to 400.304 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, relating to solicitation of the public for charitable purposes, are transferred by a type II transfer to the department of attorney general.

History: 1965, Act 380, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965
Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.61 — MI Code / Chapter 780 / Act Act-257-of-1966 / Section 780.61
Bail for traffic offenses or misdemeanors; definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

As used in this act:

"Security" means that which is required to be pledged to insure the payment of bail.

"Surety" means one who executes a bail bond and binds himself to pay the bail if the person in custody fails to comply with all conditions of the bail bond.

History: 1966, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967
Mich. Comp. Laws § 85.3a — MI Code / Chapter 81 / Act Act-215-of-1895 / Section 85.3a
Conducting business at public meeting; notice.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3a.

The business which a board, commission, or committee created under this act may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the board, commission, or committee held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.

History: Add. 1978, Act 222, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 35.85 — MI Code / Chapter 35 / Act Act-321-of-1937 / Section 35.85
Guardian; discharge, release of sureties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.

Discharge of guardian and release of sureties. When a minor ward for whom a guardian has been appointed under the provisions of this act or other laws of this state shall have attained his or her majority, and if incompetent shall be declared competent by the court, and when any incompetent ward, not a minor, shall be declared competent by the court, the guardian shall file a final account. Upon hearing, following notice to the former minor or incompetent and to the veterans administration in the manner and within the time provided by section 9, and upon approval of the final account the court may so adjudge, and discharge the guardian and release the sureties from liability upon delivery to the former ward of the assets due him by the former guardian, and may make such further order as may be lawful.

History: 1937, Act 321, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1937; CL 1948, 35.85
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.78305 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.78305
Entering into lease with city of St. Ignace; duration; duties of city.
Status: in_force

Sec. 78305.

The department may enter into a lease for a period not to exceed 25 years with the city of St. Ignace, whereby the city agrees to operate and maintain the parking facilities located on the property described in section 78301 as the St. Ignace docks numbers 1 and 2, to construct, operate, and maintain buildings on the St. Ignace docks numbers 1 and 2, or to perform other functions in relation to the St. Ignace docks numbers 1 and 2, under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the department and the city of St. Ignace.

History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.35106 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.35106
Landing aircraft or operating mechanical transport in wilderness, wild, or natural area.
Status: in_force

Sec. 35106.

A person who lands an aircraft or operates a motor vehicle, motorboat, or other form of mechanical transport in a wilderness area, wild area, or natural area without the express written consent of the department is guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.610 — MI Code / Chapter 287 / Act Act-291-of-1972 / Section 287.610
Falsification of affidavits, records, receipts, or information.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.

A person who falsifies any affidavit, record, receipt, voucher or any information required to be maintained by this act is guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: 1972, Act 291, Imd. Eff. Oct. 30, 1972
Mich. Comp. Laws § 457.622 — MI Code / Chapter 457 / Act Act-39-of-1893 / Section 457.622
Supreme senate; incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

Any 9 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of any supreme senate of the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order of the state of Michigan, and desiring to become incorporated may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals which said articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer of the state, having authority to take acknowledgment of deeds and shall set forth:

First, The names of the persons associating in the first instance and their places of residence;

Second, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law, and the place of its business office;

Third, The object and purpose of such association shall be to promote the social advancement of its members in accordance with the laws of this state, the general welfare of the fraternity known as the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order; and the period, for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.

History: 1893, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1893; CL 1897, 8108; CL 1915, 10582; CL 1929, 10783; CL 1948, 457.622
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1125 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.1125
Salary; fifth circuit.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1125.

In the fifth circuit, the stenographer shall be paid an annual salary of $12,000.00.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963; Am. 1966, Act 304, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967; Am. 1975, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1975
Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7408 — MI Code / Chapter 700 / Act Act-386-of-1998 / Section 700.7408
Trusts for pets.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7408.

(1) A trust may be created to provide for the care of a designated domestic pet or animal alive during the settlor's lifetime. A trust created under this subsection terminates on the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than 1 domestic or pet animal alive during the settlor's lifetime, on the death of the last surviving animal.

(2) A trust authorized under this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if there is not a person appointed in the terms of the trust, by a person appointed by the court. A person that has an interest in the welfare of an animal for which the trust is created may request the court to appoint a person to enforce the trust or to remove a person appointed in the terms of the trust.

(3) Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, or otherwise to the settlor's successors in interest.

History: Add. 2024, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 21, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1335 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1974 / Section 257.1335
False statement, misrepresentation, or failure to comply with cease and desist order.
Status: in_force

Sec. 35.

A resident agent, director, officer, or partner of a motor vehicle repair facility who knowingly authorizes, directs or makes a false statement or misrepresentation concerning the method or price of repair of a motor vehicle, or who knowingly fails to comply with the terms of a final cease and desist order is subject to penalties under this act. Each violation constitutes a separate offense.

History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.13304 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.13304
Inspection of building and premises; conformity as condition to issuance of license.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13304.

When the construction and establishment of a class IV installation is completed, the department shall be notified and it shall inspect the buildings and premises in which the dry cleaning operations are contemplated. If the building and premises conform to the approved plans submitted in accordance with this part or rules promulgated pursuant to this part, the department shall issue to the applicant a license to conduct a class IV installation.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 434.22 — MI Code / Chapter 434 / Act Act-273-of-1987 / Section 434.22
Duty of person finding lost property; procedure for receiving property if not claimed; inspection and classification of property; storage.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

A person who finds lost property shall report the finding or deliver the property to a law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the property is found. This shall include all property found in an abandoned vehicle. If the person wishes to receive the property if it is not claimed by the legal owner as provided in this act, the person shall provide his or her name and current address to the law enforcement agency and shall inform the agency of any change in his or her address.

The property described under subsection (1) shall be inspected by the law enforcement agency to determine the type of property that has been found. The property shall be classified into 1 of the following categories:

Collectible currency.

Contraband.

Currency.

Evidence.

Hazardous material.

Junk.

Perishable property.

Property of major value.

Property of minor value.

The law enforcement agency shall use the following method to determine the classification of property under subsection (2):

Currency may be appraised to determine whether the currency, because of age, origin, metal content, or value as a collector's item, has a value other than its face value. Currency may be inspected by a person who has the expertise to determine if the currency is collectible currency.

Property that is suspected of being contraband may be subjected to scientific evaluation or inspected by a qualified person.

Property shall be considered evidence if the property is reasonably believed by the law enforcement agency or a governmental attorney to be evidence that could be used in a legal action.

Whether property is hazardous material shall be determined by a qualified person who has expertise regarding hazardous material.

Property that may be junk may be inspected to determine if it has any fair market value or worth.

Perishable property may be inspected to determine if the property requires special storage.

Whether property is of major or minor value shall be determined by a person who has expertise regarding the valuation of the property.

Property that is reported or delivered pursuant to subsection (1) shall be stored in a location as determined by the law enforcement agency.

History: 1987, Act 273, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1988
Mich. Comp. Laws § 29.1c — MI Code / Chapter 29 / Act Act-207-of-1941 / Section 29.1c
Bureau of fire services; duties; powers.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1c.

(1) The bureau shall do all of the following:

(a) Serve as a focal point for matters relating to fire services in this state.

(b) Coordinate with the fire investigation unit of the department of state police activities relating to fire investigations, fire investigator training, and the provision of related assistance to local law enforcement and fire service agencies.

(c) Provide forms that cities, villages, and townships may use to grant permits for fireworks under section 243b of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.243b.

(2) The bureau may do 1 or more of the following:

(a) Establish a program for the reporting and central compilation of fire service personnel credentials, including, but not limited to, qualifications, tests, examinations, certifications, educational experience, and training.

(b) Participate in the child fire setting and juvenile arson program.

(c) Participate in the national fire incident reporting system.

(d) Operate an accelerant detecting canine program.

(e) All other things necessary to achieve the objectives and purposes of the bureau under this act and other laws that relate to the purposes and responsibilities of the bureau.

(3) The state fire marshal may organize or reorganize the bureau and appoint deputies, assistants, and employees with titles, powers, and duties related to the administration and enforcement of this act.

History: Add. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.8107 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.8107
Definitions; Q to T.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8107.

(1) "Qualifying patient" means an individual who has been issued a registry identification card as a qualifying patient under the Michigan medical marihuana act.

(2) "THC" means delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinol acid.

History: Add. 2013, Act 268, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013
Mich. Comp. Laws § 458.101 — MI Code / Chapter 458 / Act Act-54-of-1899 / Section 458.101
Baptist church; adopting articles of incorporation; election of deacons or trustees; execution, acknowledgment, contents, and filing of certificate; corporation; name.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

That whenever a Baptist church shall desire to possess corporate powers and privileges, the members thereof present at any regular church or covenant meeting duly called as hereinafter provided, may by the vote of a majority of the members of such church then present, adopt articles of incorporation in accordance with the provisions of this act, and may thereupon proceed under the provisions of this act to elect the deacons or other persons whom the church may desire to act as its trustees, in number not less than 3 nor more than 9, and it shall then be the duty of the deacons or other persons so elected as trustees for said church, to proceed to execute and acknowledge before any person authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds, a certificate which shall contain:

First, The corporate name of the church;

Second, The township, city or village, and county in which the church is located;

Third, The period for which the church is incorporated, which shall not exceed 30 years;

Fourth, A copy of the records of the vote or resolution of the church authorizing the preparation of the articles of association, as well as a like copy of the vote or resolutions of the church accepting or adopting such articles;

Fifth, A copy of the articles of association so adopted.

Such certificate shall be signed by the aforementioned deacons, or trustees, and when duly acknowledged by the signers thereof, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the deacons or trustees elected as herein provided, and their successors, together with the members of said church, shall become a corporation known by the name expressed in said certificate.

History: 1899, Act 54, Imd. Eff. May 2, 1899; CL 1915, 10942; CL 1929, 10901; CL 1948, 458.101; Am. 1982, Act 446, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
Mich. Comp. Laws § 18.221 — MI Code / Chapter 18 / Act Act-132-of-2017 / Section 18.221
Short title.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "cyber civilian corps act".

History: 2017, Act 132, Eff. Jan. 24, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.324 — MI Code / Chapter 15 / Act Act-317-of-1968 / Section 15.324
Public servants; contracts excepted; violation as felony.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

(1) The prohibitions of section 2 shall not apply to any of the following:

(a) Contracts between public entities.

(b) Contracts awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, other than a public servant, upon receipt of sealed bids pursuant to a published notice. Except as authorized by law, the notice shall not bar any qualified person, firm, corporation, or trust from bidding. This subsection shall not apply to amendments or renegotiations of a contract nor to additional payments made under a contract which were not authorized by the contract at the time of award.

(c) Contracts for public utility services where the rates are regulated by the state or federal government.

(d) Contracts to purchase residential property. A public servant of a city or village may purchase 1 to 4 parcels not less than 18 months between each purchase. This subdivision does not apply to public servants of a city or village who have been appointed or elected to their position or whose employment responsibilities include the purchase or selling of property for the city or village. This subdivision shall apply only to a city or village that has adopted an ethics ordinance which was in effect at the time the residential property was purchased.

(2) A person that violates subsection (1)(d) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than 3 times the value of the property purchased.

History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968; Am. 2005, Act 198, Imd. Eff. Nov. 9, 2005
Mich. Comp. Laws § 259.781 — MI Code / Chapter 259 / Act Act-333-of-1965 / Section 259.781
Model rockets; definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

As used in this act:

"Model rocket" means an aero-model that ascends into the air without use of aerodynamic lifting forces against gravity and is propelled by means of a model rocket engine.

"Model rocket engine" or "engine" means a device or combination of devices which provide the necessary force or motive power to cause the model rocket to move through the air.

History: 1965, Act 333, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.12706 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.12706
Numbers, seal, and words to be placed on well drilling machine.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12706.

A well drilling contractor shall place the registration number, including the county code number for the business location, in figures not less than 2 inches high in a conspicuous location on both sides of the contractor's well drilling machine. A seal furnished by the department designating the year the certificate of registration was issued or renewed and the words "Michigan registered water well drilling contractor" shall be affixed directly adjacent to the registration number.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978