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Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.63509 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.63509
Participation in abandoned mines reclamation fund established by title IV of surface mining control and reclamation act of 1977; authorization; action; procedures.
Status: in_force

Sec. 63509.

The department is authorized to take all action necessary to ensure participation to the fullest extent practicable in the abandoned mines reclamation fund established by title IV of the surface mining control and reclamation act of 1977, and to function as the state's agency for that participation relative to coal mining. Pursuant to this part and title IV of the surface mining control and reclamation act of 1977, the department shall establish procedures for the designation of the land and water eligible for reclamation or abatement expenditures; for the submission of reclamation plans, annual projects, and applications to the appropriate authorities pursuant to the terms of this part and title IV of the surface mining control and reclamation act of 1977; and for the administration of all money received for abandoned mine reclamation or related purposes.

History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.18813 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.18813
Veterinarian or veterinary technician license renewal; continuing education; evidence; license cycle.
Status: in_force

Sec. 18813.

(1) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee seeking renewal of a veterinarian's license shall, if requested, furnish the department with satisfactory evidence that during the 3 years immediately preceding application for renewal, he or she attended at least 45 hours of continuing education courses or programs approved by the board.

(2) Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee seeking renewal of a veterinary technician's license shall, if requested, furnish the department with satisfactory evidence that during the 3 years immediately preceding application for renewal, he or she attended at least 15 hours of continuing education courses or programs approved by the board.

(3) The license cycle for a veterinarian's license and a veterinary technician's license is 3 years.

History: Add. 2016, Act 47, Eff. June 13, 2016; Am. 2016, Act 383, Eff. Mar. 28, 2017
Mich. Comp. Laws § 205.433 — MI Code / Chapter 205 / Act Act-327-of-1993 / Section 205.433
Administration of tax; rules; forms; additional taxes; appointment of special investigator.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.

(1) The tax imposed by this act shall be administered by the department pursuant to 1941 PA 122, MCL 205.1 to 205.31, and this act. In case of conflict between 1941 PA 122, MCL 205.1 to 205.31, and this act, the provisions of this act control.

(2) The department may promulgate rules to implement this act pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.

(3) The department shall prescribe forms for use by taxpayers and the manner in which the forms must be filed.

(4) The tax imposed by this act is in addition to all other taxes for which the taxpayer may be liable.

(5) The state treasurer may appoint any department employee as a special investigator, who shall have the power to arrest a person violating this act.

History: 1993, Act 327, Eff. Mar. 15, 1994; Am. 1995, Act 131, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1995; Am. 2022, Act 171, Imd. Eff. July 21, 2022
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.2815 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.2815
Local registrar; duties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2815.

A county board of commissioners and the governing body of a city having a population of 40,000 or more may agree that the county clerk or the clerk's deputy shall act as the local registrar for the city.

A local registrar shall do all of the following:

Record and transmit vital records and statistics as required by this part.

Furnish blank forms and instructions provided by the state registrar to persons required to file vital records and vital statistics. A form or blank, including, but not limited to, a form or blank in an electronic format, other than those provided or approved by the state registrar shall not be used.

Examine each vital record before accepting the record for registration. If the record is incomplete or unsatisfactory, the local registrar shall require the submission of additional information necessary to complete the record before accepting it for registration.

Affix his or her identification to each vital record accepted for registration and document the date of its acceptance.

Transmit, in the manner prescribed by the state registrar, the vital record to the department. The local registrar shall preserve at the local registrar's office information prescribed by the state registrar.

Issue a certificate of registration for a live birth on a form approved by the state registrar and issue certified copies of vital records documents on file pursuant to sections 2881, 2882, and 2891.

Issue a permit for final disposition of a dead body upon receipt of sufficient evidence that death occurred within the local registrar's jurisdiction.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978; Am. 1985, Act 20, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1985; Am. 1997, Act 30, Imd. Eff. June 19, 1997
Mich. Comp. Laws § 570.189 — MI Code / Chapter 570 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 570.189
Suit for recovery of charges; proceedings in case summons is personally served.
Status: in_force

Sec. 39.

If such summons be returned personally served upon the defendant, the same proceedings shall thereupon be had, in all respects, as in other suits commenced by summons, in which there is a personal service of process, and judgment shall be rendered in such suit in like manner.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 126; CL 1857, 5106; CL 1871, 6827; How. 8403; CL 1897, 10750; CL 1915, 14835; CL 1929, 13190; CL 1948, 570.189
Mich. Comp. Laws § 435.391 — MI Code / Chapter 435 / Act Act-65-of-2024 / Section 435.391
Negro Leagues Day.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

The legislature declares that May 2 of each year shall be known as "Negro Leagues Day".

History: 2024, Act 65, Eff. Apr. 2, 2025
Mich. Comp. Laws § 2.11 — MI Code / Chapter 2 / Act J-R-10-of-1897 / Section 2.11
State flower.
Status: in_force

WHEREAS, A refined sentiment seems to call for the adoption of a state flower; and

WHEREAS, Our blossoming apple trees add much to the beauty of our landscape, and Michigan apples have gained a worldwide reputation; and

WHEREAS, At least one of the most fragrant and beautiful flowered species of apple, the pyrus coronaria, is native to our state; therefore

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan, That the apple blossom be and the same hereby is designated and adopted as the state flower of the state of Michigan.

History: 1897, J.R. 10, Imd. Eff. Apr. 28, 1897; CL 1897, 1755; CL 1915, 1096; CL 1929, 133; CL 1948, 2.11
Mich. Comp. Laws § 33.37 — MI Code / Chapter 33 / Act Act-184-of-1893 / Section 33.37
Laws and regulations applicable; construction.
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.

This act shall be deemed to be supplemental to the existing laws governing and affecting the militia and national guard of the state, and all provisions of law relating to the government, maintenance, equipment and discipline thereof shall apply equally to and govern the naval forces as a portion thereof, unless such provisions of law be inconsistent with the different nature of the service or contrary to the express provisions of this act. In construing such provisions of law, words or language strictly applicable to the land or military forces alone, by reason of their meaning, and having an equivalent in naval parlance, shall be construed and interpreted as meaning and intending such equivalent words or language. Whenever the laws of the state governing or affecting the militia or national guard, the laws of the United States relating to the government or discipline of the army of the United States, or the articles of war, or regulations governing the army, are referred to and made applicable to the national guard, the same shall be construed to mean, when applied to the naval forces, the laws of the United States relating to the government or discipline of the navy of the United States, or the articles of war of the navy, or the rules and regulations governing the navy, as the case may be.

History: 1893, Act 184, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893; CL 1897, 1752; CL 1915, 1034; Am. 1917, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Apr. 27, 1917; CL 1929, 780; CL 1948, 33.37
Mich. Comp. Laws § 87.5 — MI Code / Chapter 81 / Act Act-215-of-1895 / Section 87.5
Aldermen; powers, duties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

The aldermen of the city shall be members of the council, and attend the meetings thereof, and act upon committees, when thereupon appointed by the mayor or council. They shall be conservators of the peace, and as such they shall aid in maintaining quiet and good order in the city, and in securing the faithful performance of duty by all officers of the city.

History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895; CL 1897, 3027; CL 1915, 2943; CL 1929, 1867; CL 1948, 87.5
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3406l — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3406l
Medical transportation services; reimbursement; exception.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3406 l.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), an insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy that provides benefits for emergency services shall provide for direct reimbursement to any provider of covered medical transportation services or shall provide that payment be made jointly to the insured and the provider, if the provider has not received payment for those services from any other source.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a transaction between an insurer and a medical transportation service provider if the parties have entered into a contract providing for direct payment.

(3) An insurer for a policy issued under section 3405 does not have to provide for direct reimbursement to any nonaffiliated or nonparticipating provider for medical transportation services that were not emergency health services as described in section 3406k.

(4) This section does not apply to a health maintenance organization contract.

History: Add. 2004, Act 171, Imd. Eff. June 24, 2004; Am. 2016, Act 276, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.2130 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.2130
Rules requiring exchange of insurance claim information; liability.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2130.

The commissioner shall promulgate rules requiring insurers to exchange automobile and home insurance claim information necessary to effectuate compliance with this chapter.

There shall be no civil liability on the part of, and a cause of action of any nature shall not arise against, the commissioner, an insurer, or an authorized representative, agent, employee, or affiliate of the commissioner or an insurer, for acts or omissions, other than acts made with gross negligence or in bad faith with malice in fact, related to the exchange of claim information.

History: Add. 1979, Act 145, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Am. 1980, Act 461, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 1981
Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.1132e — MI Code / Chapter 38 / Act Act-314-of-1965 / Section 38.1132e
Definitions; S.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12e.

"Small business" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity which does not meet the specific requirements of investments permitted under this act.

"Small business investment company" means an incorporated body or a limited partnership under section 301 of title III of the small business investment act of 1958, Public Law 85-699, 15 U.S.C. 681.

"Soft dollar" means brokerage commissions that are used by the system to purchase goods or services.

"Stock" means capital stock, common stock, preferred stock, American depository receipts, or any other evidence of residual ownership of a corporation.

"System" means a public employee retirement system created and established by this state or any political subdivision of this state.

History: Add. 1996, Act 485, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1996
Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.346 — MI Code / Chapter 15 / Act Act-196-of-1973 / Section 15.346
Rules.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.

The board may promulgate rules governing its own procedures pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. For a period of 1 year following the effective date of this act the board shall have full authority to exercise all of its functions in accordance with temporary rules of procedure promulgated by the board. Both the temporary and permanent rules of the board shall provide that:

The board may request the attendance of any witness whose testimony, in the judgment of the board, will aid in the conduct of its investigations.

A person appearing before the board shall submit either sworn or unsworn testimony as the board may decide and may at all times be represented and accompanied by counsel.

A record of testimony taken before the board or a hearing officer designated by it shall be made in the manner prescribed by the board.

The board may, when it appears necessary for the protection of individual rights, hold its meetings and hearings in private. All other meetings and hearings shall be open to the public.

History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974
Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1525 — MI Code / Chapter 330 / Act Act-258-of-1974 / Section 330.1525
Discretionary discharge; mandatory discharge; notice; statements.
Status: in_force

Sec. 525.

(1) The director of a facility may at any time discharge an administratively admitted resident or a resident admitted by court order whom the director considers suitable for discharge.

(2) The director of a facility shall discharge a resident admitted by court order when the resident no longer meets the criteria for treatment.

(3) If a resident discharged under subsection (1) or (2) has been admitted to a facility by court order, or if court proceedings are pending, both the court and the community mental health services program shall be notified of the discharge by the facility. If a resident met the criteria for treatment under section 515(b), the prosecuting attorney must also be notified of the discharge by a facility.

(4) If the court orders a person to be admitted under section 515 subsequent to dismissal of felony charges under section 1044(1)(b), the court shall include both of the following statements in the order unless the time for petitioning to refile charges under section 1044 has elapsed:

(a) A requirement that not less than 30 days before the resident's scheduled release or discharge, the director of the treating facility shall notify the prosecutor's office in the county in which charges against the resident were originally brought that the resident's release or discharge is pending.

(b) A requirement that not less than 30 days before the resident's scheduled release or discharge, the resident undergo a competency examination as described in section 1026. A copy of the written report of the examination along with the notice required in subdivision (a) shall be submitted to the prosecutor's office in the county in which the charges against the resident were originally brought. The written report is admissible as provided in section 1030(3).

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974; Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996; Am. 1998, Act 382, Imd. Eff. Oct. 23, 1998; Am. 2018, Act 596, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Mich. Comp. Laws § 455.252 — MI Code / Chapter 455 / Act Act-12-of-1901 / Section 455.252
Renewed corporations; time, liabilities, rights.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

The renewal term of such corporation shall begin from the expiration of the former term, and the corporation whose term has thus been renewed shall be the same corporation, and own all its property, and be subject to all its liabilities, have the same stockholders and members and the same officers. The rights of all persons interested in said corporation shall continue as before such extension. The articles of association and by-laws shall continue the same until changed or amended by the corporation in the manner required by law.

History: 1901, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 26, 1901; CL 1915, 10061; CL 1929, 10384; CL 1948, 455.252
Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.614a — MI Code / Chapter 380 / Act Act-451-of-1976 / Section 380.614a
Board members subject to recall; manner; removal from office.
Status: in_force

Sec. 614a.

A member of an intermediate school board elected under section 614 at a biennial election meeting described in section 614(1) or appointed to fill a vacancy under section 614 is subject to recall by the intermediate school electors of the intermediate school district in the manner prescribed in chapter XXXVI of the Michigan election law, MCL 168.951 to 168.976.

A member of an intermediate school board elected under section 614 at a biennial election meeting described in section 614(1) or appointed to fill a vacancy under section 614 may be removed from office by the boards of the constituent districts. A member is removed from office under this subsection if a number of the boards of the constituent districts at least equal to a majority of the boards plus 1 adopt resolutions requesting removal of the member and file those resolutions within a 60-day period with the secretary of the intermediate school board. However, if the secretary of the intermediate school board is the subject of the removal resolution, a constituent district board may file the resolution with another officer of the intermediate school board.

A member of an intermediate school board elected under section 614 at a biennial election meeting described in section 614(1) or appointed to fill a vacancy under section 614 may be removed from office by the governor as prescribed in section 619.

History: Add. 2004, Act 234, Imd. Eff. July 21, 2004
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.912 — MI Code / Chapter 445 / Act Act-331-of-1976 / Section 445.912
Mailing copy of complaint, judgment, decree, or order to attorney general; violation of injunction as evidence.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.

Upon commencement of an action brought pursuant to section 11 or section 15, the clerk of the court shall mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general, and upon entry of a judgment or decree in the action, the clerk of the court shall mail a copy of the judgment, decree, or order to the attorney general.

In a subsequent action by the attorney general brought pursuant to section 10 proof of a violation of a permanent injunction issued pursuant to section 5 is conclusive evidence that the defendant engaged in a method, act, or practice which is unlawful under this act.

History: 1976, Act 331, Eff. Apr. 1, 1977
Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1820 — MI Code / Chapter 691 / Act Act-38-of-2023 / Section 691.1820
Effect of act.
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.

This act does not do either of the following:

(a) Limit the ability of the petitioner to request relief under section 2950 or 2950a of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.2950 and 600.2950a.

(b) Limit the ability of an individual to file a petition under section 434 of the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1434.

History: 2023, Act 38, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.765 — MI Code / Chapter 124 / Act Act-258-of-2003 / Section 124.765
Land bank fast track authority; creation; powers and duties; staffing; cooperation with state departments and agencies.
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.

The land bank fast track authority is created as a public body corporate and politic within the department.

The state authority shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities independently of the director of the department. The budgeting, procurement, and related administrative or management functions of the state authority shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the director of the department. The state authority may contract with the department for the purpose of maintaining the rights and interests of the state authority.

Subject to available appropriations, if requested by the state authority, the department shall provide staff and other support to the state authority sufficient to carry out its duties, powers, and responsibilities.

All departments and agencies of state government shall provide full cooperation to the state authority in the performance of its duties, powers, and responsibilities.

History: 2003, Act 258, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2004
Mich. Comp. Laws § Article VI § 2 — MI Code / Chapter 1 / Act CONSTITUTION-OF-MICHIGAN-OF-1963 / Section Article VI § 2
Justices of the supreme court; number, term, nomination, election.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

The supreme court shall consist of seven justices elected at non-partisan elections as provided by law. The term of office shall be eight years and not more than two terms of office shall expire at the same time. Nominations for justices of the supreme court shall be in the manner prescribed by law. Any incumbent justice whose term is to expire may become a candidate for re-election by filing an affidavit of candidacy, in the form and manner prescribed by law, not less than 180 days prior to the expiration of his term.

History: Const. 1963, Art. VI, § 2, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Mich. Comp. Laws § 752.527 — MI Code / Chapter 752 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 752.527
Duty to apprehend offender.
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.

It shall be the duty of all sheriffs, and their deputies, coroners, marshals, constables, and other peace officers, all presiding elders, and ministers of the gospel, deacons, stewards and official members of any church or religious society, who may be present at the meeting of any assembly for religious worship, which shall be interrupted or disturbed in the manner prohibited, on sight to apprehend the offender, and take him or her before the district or municipal court of the judicial district or municipality, to be proceeded against according to law.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 158; CL 1857, 5882; Am. 1871, Act 61, Eff. July 18, 1871; CL 1871, 7716; How. 9302; CL 1897, 11715; CL 1915, 15490; CL 1929, 16841; CL 1948, 752.527; Am. 1991, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991
Mich. Comp. Laws § 229.5 — MI Code / Chapter 220 / Act Act-283-of-1909 / Section 229.5
Payment of damages and expenses.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

The damages awarded to the owner or occupant of the land through which the road is laid, together with the expenses of the proceedings, shall be paid to the township supervisor by the person applying for the road, which damages shall be paid or tendered by the supervisor to the owner or occupant, and when paid or tendered the supervisor shall proceed to open the road.

History: 1909, Act 283, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909; CL 1915, 4451; CL 1929, 4066; CL 1948, 229.5; Am. 1972, Act 375, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973