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Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.603 — MI Code / Chapter 400 / Act Act-72-of-1977 / Section 400.603
Application for, or determining rights to, medicaid benefits; false statement or false representation of material facts; concealing or failing to disclose certain events; felony; penalty.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

A person shall not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or false representation of a material fact in an application for medicaid benefits.

A person shall not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or false representation of a material fact for use in determining rights to a medicaid benefit.

A person, who having knowledge of the occurrence of an event affecting his initial or continued right to receive a medicaid benefit or the initial or continued right of any other person on whose behalf he has applied for or is receiving a benefit, shall not conceal or fail to disclose that event with intent to obtain a benefit to which the person or any other person is not entitled or in an amount greater than that to which the person or any other person is entitled.

A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or a fine of not more than $50,000.00, or both.

History: 1977, Act 72, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1977
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.7318 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.7318
Effect of act on prior act; liabilities; penalties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7318.

This chapter shall not impair or affect any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued or acquired or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred prior to the time it takes effect, but the same may be enjoyed, asserted, enforced, prosecuted or inflicted, as fully and to the same extent as if this chapter had not been passed.

History: Add. 1966, Act 221, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966
Mich. Comp. Laws § 421.13c — MI Code / Chapter 421 / Act Act-1-of-1936-Ex-Sess- / Section 421.13c
Payments by nonprofit organization to commission; computation; statement of charges; past due reimbursement payments.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13c.

A nonprofit organization or group of nonprofit organizations which is liable for reimbursement payments in lieu of contributions shall pay to the commission an amount equal to the full amount of regular benefits plus the amount of extended benefits and training benefits paid during any calendar quarter that is attributable to service in the employ of such organization and which is not reimbursable by the federal government. The amount which a nonprofit organization or group of nonprofit organizations is required to pay shall be ascertained by the commission as soon as practicable after the end of each calendar quarter and a statement of charges shall be mailed to each nonprofit organization or group of organizations. Payment of the amount indicated in the statement of charges shall not be made later than 30 days after the statement of charges was mailed.

Past due reimbursement payments in lieu of contributions shall be subject to the interest, penalty, assessment, and collection provisions provided in section 15.

History: Add. 1971, Act 231, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 1972; Am. 1974, Act 104, Eff. June 9, 1974
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.2809 — MI Code / Chapter 141 / Act Act-34-of-2001 / Section 141.2809
Effect of orders approving issuance of securities.
Status: in_force

Sec. 809.

All orders approving the issuance of securities issued by the department shall continue in force and effect until October 31, 2002. The terms of former 1943 PA 202 and the administrative rules of the municipal finance division shall apply with respect to any security issued pursuant to an order of the department that was issued before May 1, 2002.

History: 2001, Act 34, Eff. Mar. 1, 2002; Am. 2002, Act 541, Imd. Eff. July 26, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.2251 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-223-of-2024 / Section 257.2251
Consumer protection disclosure requirements.
Status: in_force

Sec. 51.

A car sharing program agreement made in this state must disclose all of the following to the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver:

(a) Any right of the peer-to-peer car sharing program to seek indemnification from the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver for economic loss sustained by the peer-to-peer car sharing program that results from a breach of the terms and conditions of the car sharing program agreement.

(b) That an automobile insurance policy issued to the shared vehicle owner for the shared vehicle or to the shared vehicle driver does not provide a defense or indemnification for any claim asserted by the peer-to-peer car sharing program.

(c) That the peer-to-peer car sharing program's insurance coverage on the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver is in effect only during each car sharing period and that, for any use of the shared vehicle by the shared vehicle driver after the car sharing termination time, the shared vehicle driver and the shared vehicle owner may not have insurance coverage.

(d) The daily rate, fees, and, if applicable, any insurance or protection package costs that are charged to the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver.

(e) That the shared vehicle owner's automobile insurance may not provide coverage for a shared vehicle during the car sharing period and may exclude coverage and the duty to defend and indemnify for any claim arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a shared vehicle afforded under the insurance.

(f) That the shared vehicle owner's or the shared vehicle driver's automobile insurance policy might already provide the coverage required by this act, depending on the terms of the policy.

(g) An emergency telephone number to personnel capable of fielding roadside assistance and other customer service inquiries.

(h) If there are conditions under which a shared vehicle driver must maintain a personal automobile insurance policy with certain applicable coverage limits on a primary basis in order to book a shared motor vehicle.

(i) That, in accordance with sections 3101 and 3102 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 and 500.3102, the operation of a shared vehicle for more than 30 days in this state may require the shared vehicle driver to maintain security for payment of benefits as required under chapter 31 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 to 500.3179, and that the failure to maintain required security might be subject to penalty as provided by law.

History: 2024, Act 223, Eff. Oct. 17, 2025
Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.531 — MI Code / Chapter 168 / Act Act-116-of-1954 / Section 168.531
Primary elections; nomination of candidates by direct vote.
Status: in_force

Sec. 531.

Whenever any primary election shall be held in this state or in any city, county or district in this state, the nomination of candidates shall be made by direct vote of the qualified and registered electors of each political party participating therein as hereinafter prescribed.

History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3403 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3403
Health insurance policy offering dependent coverage; required provisions; denial prohibited; grounds.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3403.

(1) An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy that makes dependent coverage available under the health insurance policy shall do all of the following:

(a) Make available dependent coverage, at the option of the policyholder, until the dependent has attained 26 years of age.

(b) Provide the same health insurance benefits to a dependent child that are available to any other covered dependent.

(c) Provide health insurance benefits to a dependent child at the same rate or premium applicable to any other covered dependent.

(d) Include both of the following provisions in the health insurance policy:

( i ) That the health insurance benefits applicable for children are payable with respect to a newly born child of the insured from the moment of birth.

( ii ) That the coverage for newly born children consists of coverage of injury or sickness including the necessary care and treatment of medically diagnosed congenital defects and birth abnormalities.

(2) A health insurance policy that offers dependent coverage shall not deny enrollment to an insured's child on any of the following grounds:

(a) The child was born out of wedlock.

(b) The child is not claimed as a dependent on the insured's federal income tax return.

(c) The child does not reside with the insured or in the insurer's service area.

(3) This section does not require an insurer or plan to make coverage available for a child of a child receiving dependent coverage.

History: Add. 1975, Act 20, Imd. Eff. Apr. 3, 1975; Am. 2016, Act 276, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016; Am. 2023, Act 158, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.590 — MI Code / Chapter 168 / Act Act-116-of-1954 / Section 168.590
Qualifying petition; filing; filing fee in lieu of petition prohibited; qualifications.
Status: in_force

Sec. 590.

For the purposes of this act, "qualifying petition" means a nominating petition required of and filed by a person to qualify to appear on an election ballot as a candidate for office without political party affiliation.

A person may file a qualifying petition for a partisan office or office of justice of the supreme court. A filing fee shall not be tendered instead of a qualifying petition.

A person filing a qualifying petition shall meet the qualifications prescribed by law to hold the office.

History: Add. 1988, Act 116, Imd. Eff. May 2, 1988
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.2319 — MI Code / Chapter 141 / Act Act-34-of-2001 / Section 141.2319
Document to be filed by municipality; failure to comply with subsection (1) or (2).
Status: in_force

Sec. 319.

Within 15 business days of completing the issuance of any municipal security qualified under section 303(3), the municipality shall file a copy of all of the following with the department in a form and manner prescribed by the department:

A copy of the municipal security.

A proof of publication of the notice of sale, if applicable.

A copy of the award resolution or certificate of award including a detail of the annual interest rate and call features on the municipal security.

A copy of the legal opinion regarding the legality and tax status of the municipal security.

A copy of the notice of rating of the municipal security received from a recognized rating agency, if any.

A copy of the resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of the municipal security.

A copy of the official statement, if any.

For a refunding security, documentation indicating compliance with section 611.

A filing fee equaling 0.02% of the principal amount of the municipal security issued, but in an amount not less than $100.00 and not greater than $1,000.00, as determined by the department.

If the qualifying statement required by section 303(2) was received by the department more than 6 months after the end of the municipality's fiscal year, a late fee of $100.00 with the first filing thereafter.

For a municipal security issued under section 305(2), documentation indicating compliance with section 305(2).

Within 15 business days of completing the issuance of any municipal security approved under section 303(7), the municipality shall file all of the following with the department in a form and manner prescribed by the department:

A copy of the municipal security.

A proof of publication of the notice of sale, if applicable.

A copy of the award resolution including a detail of the annual interest rate and call features on the municipal security.

A copy of the legal opinion regarding the legality and tax status of the municipal security.

A copy of the notice of rating of the municipal security received from a recognized rating agency, if any.

A copy of the resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of the municipal security.

A copy of the official statement, if any.

For a refunding security, documentation indicating compliance with section 611.

For a municipal security issued under section 305(2), documentation indicating compliance with section 305(2).

The failure to comply with subsection (1) or (2) does not invalidate any of the securities issued or reported under this act.

History: 2001, Act 34, Eff. Mar. 1, 2002; Am. 2002, Act 541, Imd. Eff. July 26, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.1684 — MI Code / Chapter 38 / Act Act-100-of-2002 / Section 38.1684
Rights subject to forfeiture and domestic relations orders.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

The right of a member or retirant to a retirement benefit described in section 3 is subject to forfeiture under the public employee retirement benefits forfeiture act, 1994 PA 350, MCL 38.2701 to 38.2705.

The right of a member or retirant to a retirement benefit described in section 3 is subject to an award by a court under section 18 of 1846 RS 84, MCL 552.18, an eligible domestic relations order under the eligible domestic relations order act, 1991 PA 46, MCL 38.1701 to 38.1711, and to any other domestic relations order of a court pertaining to alimony or child support.

History: 2002, Act 100, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.552 — MI Code / Chapter 750 / Act Act-328-of-1931 / Section 750.552
Trespass upon lands or premises of another; exception; violation; penalty; "process server" defined.
Status: in_force

Sec. 552.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person shall not do any of the following:

(a) Enter the lands or premises of another without lawful authority after having been forbidden to do so by the owner or occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant.

(b) Remain without lawful authority on the land or premises of another after being notified to depart by the owner or occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant.

(c) Enter or remain without lawful authority on fenced or posted farm property of another person without the consent of the owner or his or her lessee or agent. A request to leave the premises is not a necessary element for a violation of this subdivision. This subdivision does not apply to a person who is in the process of attempting, by the most direct route, to contact the owner or his or her lessee or agent to request consent.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a process server who is on the land or premises of another while in the process of attempting, by the most direct route, to serve process upon any of the following:

(a) An owner or occupant of the land or premises.

(b) An agent of the owner or occupant of the land or premises.

(c) A lessee of the land or premises.

(3) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by a fine of not more than $250.00, or both.

(4) As used in this section, "process server" means a person authorized under the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.101 to 600.9947, or supreme court rule to serve process.

History: Add. 1951, Act 102, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1951; Am. 2007, Act 167, Eff. Mar. 20, 2008; Am. 2013, Act 230, Imd. Eff. Dec. 26, 2013
Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.1531c — MI Code / Chapter 380 / Act Act-451-of-1976 / Section 380.1531c
Fast-track teacher preparation program.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1531c.

The state board shall develop and approve, and advocate to state universities that they adopt, an expedited "fast-track" teacher preparation program to be available to individuals who have outstanding academic credentials, who are exceptionally gifted performers or artists, or who are outstanding professionals expert in their fields of endeavor.

History: Add. 1993, Act 335, Imd. Eff. Dec. 31, 1993
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.11711 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.11711
Surface application of septage waste to frozen ground; requirements.
Status: in_force

Sec. 11711.

Beginning 2 years after the effective date of the 2004 amendatory act that amended this section, a person shall not surface apply septage waste to frozen ground. Before that time, a person shall not surface apply septage waste to frozen ground unless all of the following requirements are met:

(a) Melting snow or precipitation does not result in the runoff of septage waste from the site.

(b) The slope of the land is less than 2%.

(c) The pH of septage waste is raised to 12.0 (at 25 degrees Celsius) or higher by alkali addition and, without the addition of more alkali, remains at 12.0 or higher for 30 minutes. Other combinations of pH and temperature may be approved by the department.

(d) The septage waste is mechanically incorporated within 20 days following the end of the frozen ground conditions.

(e) The department approves the surface application and subsequent mechanical incorporation.

(f) Less than 10,000 gallons per acre are applied to the surface during the period that the septage waste cannot be mechanically incorporated due to frozen ground.

(g) The septage waste is applied in a manner that prevents the accumulation and ponding of the septage waste.

(h) Any other applicable requirement under this part or federal law is met.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995; Am. 2004, Act 381, Imd. Eff. Oct. 12, 2004
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.20171 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.20171
Rules implementing article; rules promulgated under MCL 333.21563; rules subject to MCL 554.917.
Status: in_force

Sec. 20171.

(1) The department shall promulgate and enforce rules to implement this article, including rules necessary to enable a health facility or agency to qualify for and receive federal funds available for patient care or for projects involving new construction, additions, modernizations, or conversions.

(2) The rules applicable to health facilities or agencies must be uniform insofar as is reasonable.

(3) The rules must establish standards relating to:

(a) Ownership.

(b) Reasonable disclosure of ownership interests in proprietary corporations and of financial interests of trustees of voluntary, nonprofit corporations and owners of proprietary corporations and partnerships.

(c) Organization and function of the health facility or agency, owner, operator, and governing body.

(d) Administration.

(e) Professional and nonprofessional staff, services, and equipment appropriate to implement section 20141(3).

(f) Policies and procedures.

(g) Fiscal and medical audit.

(h) Utilization and quality control review.

(i) Physical plant including planning, construction, functional design, sanitation, maintenance, housekeeping, and fire safety.

(j) Arrangements for the continuing evaluation of the quality of health care provided.

(k) Other pertinent organizational, operational, and procedural requirements for each type of health facility or agency.

(4) The rules promulgated under section 21563 for the designation of rural community hospitals may also specify all of the following:

(a) Maximum bed size.

(b) The level of services to be provided in each category as described in section 21562(2).

(c) Requirements for transfer agreements with other hospitals to ensure efficient and appropriate patient care.

(5) Rules promulgated under this article are subject to section 17 of the continuing care community disclosure act, 2014 PA 448, MCL 554.917.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978; Am. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979; Am. 1990, Act 252, Imd. Eff. Oct. 12, 1990; Am. 2014, Act 449, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2015; Am. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1902 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.1902
“Victim” defined; civil action against victim of criminal sexual conduct or assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct; dismissal; period of limitations; applicability of section.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1902.

As used in this section, "victim" means any 1 of the following:

The person alleging to have been subjected to a crime described in subsection (2).

The parent, guardian, or custodian of the person described in subdivision (a), if the person is less than 18 years of age.

The parent, guardian, or custodian of the person described in subdivision (a), if the person is so mentally incapacitated that he or she cannot meaningfully understand or participate in the legal process.

A defendant in a criminal action for criminal sexual conduct in any degree or assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct shall not commence or maintain a civil action against a victim of the crime for which the defendant is charged if both of the following circumstances exist:

The criminal action is pending in a trial court of this state, of another state, or of the United States.

The civil action is based upon statements or reports made by the victim that pertain to an incident from which the criminal action is derived.

The court shall dismiss without prejudice a civil action commenced or maintained in violation of subsection (2).

The period of limitations for the bringing of a civil action described in subsection (2) is tolled for the period of time during which the criminal action is pending in a trial court of this state, of another state, or of the United States.

This section does not apply if the victim files a civil action based upon an incident from which the criminal action is derived against the defendant in the criminal action.

This section shall apply only if the criminal action against the defendant is based upon a crime allegedly committed after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section.

History: Add. 1990, Act 28, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.48305 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.48305
Violations of part; separate offenses.
Status: in_force

Sec. 48305.

If any person owning, using, or employing the use of any dam across any of the rivers, streams, or creeks of this state refuses or fails to erect and maintain in proper repair the means or equipment ordered by the department, that person is guilty of a violation of this part, and every period of 30 days during which any person owning or using a dam fails to erect or maintain in proper repair the means or equipment for the free passage of fish renders that person guilty of a distinct and separate offense of this part.

History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995