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Mich. Comp. Laws § Article V § 7 — MI Code / Chapter 1 / Act CONSTITUTION-OF-MICHIGAN-OF-1963 / Section Article V § 7
Vacancies in office; filling, senatorial disapproval of appointees.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.

Vacancies in any office, appointment to which requires advice and consent of the senate, shall be filled by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. A person whose appointment has been disapproved by the senate shall not be eligible for an interim appointment to the same office.

History: Const. 1963, Art. V, § 7, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Mich. Comp. Laws § 450.1741 — MI Code / Chapter 450 / Act Act-284-of-1972 / Section 450.1741
Abandonment of merger or share exchange.
Status: in_force

Sec. 741.

At any time before the effective date of a certificate of merger or share exchange, the merger or share exchange may be abandoned, subject to any contractual rights, without further shareholder action, in accordance with the procedure set forth in the plan of merger or share exchange or, if none is set forth, in the manner determined by the board. If a certificate of merger or share exchange has been filed by a corporation, it shall file a certificate of abandonment within 10 days after the abandonment, but not later than the proposed effective day.

History: 1972, Act 284, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973; Am. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Am. 1993, Act 91, Eff. Oct. 1, 1993
Mich. Comp. Laws § 450.1493a — MI Code / Chapter 450 / Act Act-284-of-1972 / Section 450.1493a
Commencement of derivative proceeding by shareholder; criteria.
Status: in_force

Sec. 493a.

A shareholder may not commence a derivative proceeding until all of the following have occurred:

A written demand has been made upon the corporation to take suitable action.

Ninety days have expired from the date the demand was made unless the shareholder has earlier been notified that the demand has been rejected by the corporation or unless irreparable injury to the corporation would result by waiting for the expiration of the 90-day period.

History: Add. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.76d — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1949 / Section 257.76d
"Transportation network company rider" defined.
Status: in_force

Sec. 76d.

"Transportation network company rider" means that term as defined in section 2 of the limousine, taxicab, and transportation network company act.

History: Add. 2016, Act 348, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.289 — MI Code / Chapter 400 / Act Act-169-of-1975 / Section 400.289
Owning or operating clothing donation box; requirements; exemption.
Status: in_force

Sec. 19.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person that owns or operates a clothing donation box or that receives any of the personal property placed in a clothing donation box or proceeds of that personal property shall not do any of the following:

(a) Fail or neglect to maintain a current license under this act at any time the clothing donation box is accessible to the public.

(b) Mark the clothing donation box or any sign near the clothing donation box in any manner that represents or implies that personal property placed in the clothing donation box, or the proceeds of that personal property, is donated to 1 or more charitable organizations if it is not.

(c) Display the name, logo, trademark, or service mark of a charitable organization on a clothing donation box or on any sign near the clothing donation box if that charitable organization does not receive any of the personal property placed in the clothing donation box or any of the proceeds of that personal property.

(d) If charitable organizations receive some but not all of the personal property placed in the clothing donation box or the proceeds of that personal property, fail or neglect to clearly and conspicuously disclose on the donation box or on a sign at the donation box the name, address, and telephone number of each charitable organization that receives any of that property or those proceeds and the name, address, and telephone number of any other person that receives any of that property or those proceeds.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any person that is exempt from the licensing and financial statement requirements of this act under section 13.

History: Add. 2010, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 2010
Mich. Comp. Laws § 123.721 — MI Code / Chapter 123 / Act Act-99-of-1933 / Section 123.721
Purchase of real or personal property; contract or agreement; limitations; exceptions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

A village, township, city, or school district, after adoption of a resolution by its governing body approving the action, may enter into any contract or agreement for the purchase of real or personal property for public purposes, to be paid for in installments over a period of not to exceed 15 years and not to exceed the useful life of the property acquired as determined by the resolution. For school buses, the determined useful life shall not exceed 6 years. The outstanding balance of all purchases authorized under this act, exclusive of interest, shall not exceed 1-1/4% of the taxable value of the real and personal property in the village, township, city, or school district at the date of the contract or agreement. The limitations do not apply to contracts or leases entered into under 1948 (1st Ex Sess) PA 31, MCL 123.951 to 123.965, or to other contracts or leases between public corporations or municipalities. The contracts or agreements, and the purchase of property under the contracts or agreements are not subject to the provisions of the revised municipal finance act, 2001 PA 34, MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821.

The governing body of a village, township, city, or school district may include in its budget and pay a sum or sums as may be necessary each year to meet the payments of any installments, and the interest thereon, when and as the installment becomes due, including overdue installments.

The authority granted in this act shall not be construed to authorize the governing body of a city, village, township, or school district to levy taxes in excess of statutory or charter limitations without the approval of its electors.

The limitations imposed by subsection (1) are not applicable to a contract for purchase of lands declared surplus by the United States government or one of its agencies, subject to the prior approval of the contract by the department of treasury.

History: 1933, Act 99, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1933; Am. 1937, Act 242, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1937; CL 1948, 123.721; Am. 1967, Act 290, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1967; Am. 1969, Act 247, Imd. Eff. Aug. 11, 1969; Am. 1973, Act 121, Imd. Eff. Aug. 21, 1973; Am. 1997, Act 77, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1997; Am. 2002, Act 545, Imd. Eff. July 26, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 457.332 — MI Code / Chapter 457 / Act Act-90-of-1905 / Section 457.332
Two or more subordinate lodges or encampments; incorporation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.

Any 5 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of a subordinate lodge or encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and having been designated or elected as representatives or delegates of 2 or more subordinate lodges or encampments of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, desirous of becoming incorporated, may make and execute articles of association in like manner as is provided in this act for the incorporation of separate subordinate lodges and encampments, and such corporation shall be governed by, and shall have the benefit of, all the provisions of this act: Provided, That said association shall in all respects be subject to the laws of the grand lodge.

History: Add. 1917, Act 335, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917; CL 1929, 10664; CL 1948, 457.332
Mich. Comp. Laws § 730.263 — MI Code / Chapter 730 / Act Act-288-of-1929 / Section 730.263
Compensation of jurors and constables.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.

Each justice court juror shall be entitled to receive $6.00 for each day's attendance, and $3.00 for each half day's attendance upon any term of justice court, to be paid out of the city treasury of the city on the certificate or order of the clerk of the justice court: Provided, There shall be deducted therefrom the amount of any certificate issued to such juror on account of services performed as a juror in a case brought for a violation of the criminal laws of the state. The constable, or deputy sheriff, summoning said jurors, shall be entitled to receive the sum of 50 cents for each summons so served, and the constable shall be entitled to $4.00 per day for each day's attendance and $2.00 for each half day's attendance upon the jury at any such jury term, to be paid out of the city treasury on the certificate or order of the clerk of the justice court. Any city may by ordinance increase the compensation of jurors and constables to a sum not exceeding $6.00 for each day's attendance and $3.00 for each half day's attendance.

History: 1929, Act 288, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929; CL 1929, 16509; CL 1948, 730.263; Am. 1957, Act 247, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.115n — MI Code / Chapter 400 / Act Act-280-of-1939 / Section 400.115n
Escape of juvenile from facility or residence; notification; definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 115n.

If a juvenile escapes from a facility or residence funded or authorized under this act in which he or she has been placed, other than his or her own home or the home of his or her parent or guardian, the individual at that facility or residence having responsibility for maintaining custody of the juvenile at the time of the escape shall immediately notify 1 of the following of the escape or cause 1 of the following to be immediately notified of the escape:

If the escape occurs in a city, village, or township that has a police department, the police department of that city, village, or township.

Except as provided in subdivision (a), 1 of the following:

( i ) The sheriff department of the county in which the escape occurs.

( ii ) The department of state police post having jurisdiction over the area in which the escape occurs.

A police agency that receives notification of an escape under subsection (1) shall enter that notification into the law enforcement information network without undue delay.

As used in this section:

"Escape" means to leave without lawful authority or to fail to return to custody when required.

"Juvenile" means 1 or more of the following:

( i ) An individual under the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of the probate court or the family division of circuit court under section 2(a)(1) of chapter XIIA of Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1939, being section 712A.2 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

( ii ) An individual under the jurisdiction of the circuit court under section 606 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being section 600.606 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

( iii ) An individual under the jurisdiction of the recorder's court of the city of Detroit under section 10a(1)(c) of Act No. 369 of the Public Acts of 1919, being section 725.10a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

History: Add. 1996, Act 483, Eff. Jan. 1, 1997
Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.3411 — MI Code / Chapter 700 / Act Act-386-of-1998 / Section 700.3411
Formal testacy proceedings; partial intestacy.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3411.

If it becomes evident in the course of a formal testacy proceeding that, though 1 or more instruments are entitled to be probated, the decedent's estate is or may be partially intestate, the court shall enter an order to that effect.

History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000
Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.1531e — MI Code / Chapter 380 / Act Act-451-of-1976 / Section 380.1531e
Teacher preparation program; alternative teaching program; approval requirements; waiver.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1531e.

(1) In addition to the requirements under sections 1538a and 1531i, as applicable, and subject to subsection (2), the department shall not, beginning September 30, 2027, approve a teacher preparation program or an alternative teaching program and, by September 30, 2027, shall revoke the approval of a teacher preparation program or an alternative teaching program unless the teacher preparation program or alternative teaching program offers instruction regarding all of the following:

(a) The characteristics of dyslexia and underlying factors that place pupils at risk for difficulties in learning to decode accurately and efficiently.

(b) The secondary consequences of dyslexia, such as problems in reading comprehension and a reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge and that can lead to social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

(c) Instructional adjustments for pupils with dyslexia and instructional adjustments for addressing underlying factors that place pupils at risk for difficulties in learning to decode accurately and efficiently.

(d) Methods for developing schoolwide and classroom infrastructure that meet the collective and individual needs of pupils using a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).

(e) For a teacher preparation program or an alternative teaching program that prepares individuals for certification or endorsements that involve reading instruction, language arts, or special education, as appropriate, or for school psychologist licensure, in addition to the requirements in subdivisions (a) to (d), both of the following:

( i ) Evidence-based instructional methods and features of evidence-based interventions that are grounded in the science of reading and principles of structured literacy that are designed for pupils with characteristics of dyslexia and pupils at risk for difficulties in learning to decode accurately and efficiently.

( ii ) Evidence-based instructional methods and features of evidence-based interventions that are grounded in the science of reading and principles of structured literacy that are designed to effectively meet the needs of most pupils.

(2) If a teacher preparation program or alternative teaching program does not prepare individuals for certification or endorsements that involve reading instruction, language arts, or special education, or for school psychologist licensure, the department may issue a waiver for 1 or more of the requirements in subsection (1)(a) to (d). A waiver issued by the department under this subsection must be reviewed at least every 2 years to ensure the waiver is still appropriate and aligned with the department's goals for teacher preparation.

(3) As used in this section, "dyslexia", "evidence-based", "multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)", "science of reading", and "structured literacy" mean those terms as defined in section 1280f.

History: Add. 2024, Act 147, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.2465 — MI Code / Chapter 125 / Act Act-173-of-1992 / Section 125.2465
Authority board; appointment of director, assistant director, assistant treasurer, and assistant secretary; duties; bond; legal counsel; employees; compensation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.

The authority board may appoint a director of the authority, who shall serve at the pleasure of the authority board. Before entering upon the duties of the office, the director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and shall furnish a bond in an amount determined by the authority board.

The director shall be the chief executive officer of the authority. Subject to the approval of the authority board, the director shall supervise and be responsible for the preparation of plans and the performance of the functions of the authority in the manner authorized by this act. The director shall attend the meetings of the authority board and shall regularly report to the authority board the activities and financial condition of the authority. The director shall furnish the authority board with additional information or reports governing the operation of the authority as the authority board requires.

If the director is absent or disabled, the authority board may designate an acting director to perform the duties of the director. Before performing the duties of the director, the acting director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and furnish a bond as required of the director.

The authority board may appoint an assistant treasurer of the authority. The assistant treasurer shall perform duties of the treasurer delegated to the assistant treasurer by the authority board and shall furnish a bond.

The premium on a bond required under this section is payable from funds available to the authority from operating expenses. The bond shall meet all of the following requirements:

Be payable to the authority for the use and benefit of the authority.

Be approved by the authority board.

Be filed with the secretary of the authority.

The authority board may appoint an assistant secretary of the authority. The assistant secretary shall perform duties of the secretary delegated to the assistant secretary.

The authority board may retain legal counsel to advise the board in the proper exercise of its powers and performance of its duties. The legal counsel may represent the authority in actions brought by or against the authority.

The authority board may employ other personnel considered necessary by the authority board.

The authority board may authorize and fix the compensation of an individual appointed or employed under this section. A member of the authority board is not eligible to be appointed or employed under this section.

History: 1992, Act 173, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1992
Mich. Comp. Laws § 458.85 — MI Code / Chapter 458 / Act Act-29-of-1901 / Section 458.85
Church government; ecclesiastical polity.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

Said church, when so organized, shall be subject in all matters of church government and ecclesiastical polity to the discipline, usages and ministerial appointments of the Free Methodist church of North America, as from time to time authorized and declared by the general conference of said church and the annual conference within whose bounds such corporation may be situated.

History: 1901, Act 29, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1901; CL 1915, 11007; CL 1929, 10892; CL 1948, 458.85
Mich. Comp. Laws § 556.209 — MI Code / Chapter 556 / Act Act-187-of-2023 / Section 556.209
Effective date of power of attorney.
Status: in_force

Sec. 109.

(1) A power of attorney is effective when executed unless the principal provides in the power that it becomes effective at a specified future date or on the occurrence of a specified future event or contingency.

(2) If a power of attorney is intended to become effective on the occurrence of a specified future event or contingency, the principal may, in the power, authorize 1 or more persons to determine in a record that the event or contingency has occurred.

(3) If a power of attorney is intended to become effective on the principal's incapacity and the principal has not authorized a person to determine whether the principal is incapacitated, or the person authorized is unable or unwilling to make the determination, the power becomes effective on a determination in a record by either of the following:

(a) A physician or licensed psychologist that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of section 102(i)( i ).

(b) An attorney at law, a judge, or an appropriate governmental official that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of section 102(i)( ii ).

(4) A person authorized by the principal in the power of attorney to determine that the principal is incapacitated may, to the extent necessary or convenient in making that determination, act as the principal's personal representative under the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, sections 1171 to 1179 of the social security act, 42 USC 1320d to 1320d-8, and applicable regulations, to obtain access to the principal's health care information and communicate with the principal's health care provider.

History: 2023, Act 187, Eff. July 1, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § Article IV § 47 — MI Code / Chapter 1 / Act CONSTITUTION-OF-MICHIGAN-OF-1963 / Section Article IV § 47
Chaplains in state institutions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 47.

The legislature may authorize the employment of chaplains in state institutions of detention or confinement.

History: Const. 1963, Art. IV, § 47, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.12606 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.12606
Retaliatory or adverse personnel action against employee or applicant prohibited.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12606.

An employer or a food service establishment shall not take any retaliatory or adverse personnel action against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the individual's exercise of or attempt to exercise his or her rights under this part with respect to place of employment or part 129 with respect to food service establishments.

History: Add. 2009, Act 188, Eff. May 1, 2010
Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1556a — MI Code / Chapter 691 / Act Act-260-of-1988 / Section 691.1556a
Agreement; enforcement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6a.

If the parties involved in a dispute resolution process reach a settlement and execute a written agreement, the agreement is enforceable in the same manner as any other written contract.

History: Add. 1993, Act 286, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1993
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.468 — MI Code / Chapter 750 / Act Act-328-of-1931 / Section 750.468
Baked goods and pastries; sanitary and dust proof containers.
Status: in_force

Sec. 468.

Shipment of baked goods and pastries in sanitary and dust proof containers-It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the manufacture of baked goods and pastries, by himself or his agent or employe to convey, ship or transport any baked goods or pastries from the place where such goods are manufactured to any place in this state where such baked goods and pastries are to be consumed or offered for sale, without first placing such baked goods and pastries in a clean and sanitary container or package sufficiently tight and compact to exclude all dust and dirt and other contamination. None of such containers or packages containing baked goods or pastries shall be opened or exposed to the dust or dirt or other contamination from the place where manufactured until they arrive in the place where such baked goods and pastries are to be consumed or exposed for sale.

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931; CL 1948, 750.468
Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.1066 — MI Code / Chapter 38 / Act Act-261-of-1957 / Section 38.1066
“Qualified participant,”“refund beneficiary,” and “state treasurer” defined.
Status: in_force

Sec. 66.

"Qualified participant" means an individual who is a participant of Tier 2 and who meets 1 of the following requirements:

An individual who first becomes a legislator or lieutenant governor on or after March 31, 1997, and who before March 31, 1997 would have been eligible to be a member of Tier 1.

An individual who elects to terminate membership in Tier 1 and who elects to participate in Tier 2 in the manner prescribed in section 61.

"Refund beneficiary" means an individual nominated by a qualified participant or a former qualified participant under section 77 to receive a distribution of the participant's accumulated balance in the manner prescribed in section 78.

"State treasurer" means the treasurer of this state.

History: Add. 1996, Act 486, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997