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Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.2139 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-345-of-2016 / Section 257.2139
Zero-tolerance policy.
Status: in_force

Sec. 39.

(1) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company shall develop and implement a zero-tolerance policy regarding a limousine, taxicab, or transportation network company driver's activities while providing transportation services or accessing the transportation network company's digital network. The zero-tolerance policy required under this subsection shall address the use of drugs or alcohol while a driver is providing transportation services or a transportation network company prearranged ride or is logged in to a transportation network company's digital network and available to receive a transportation request.

(2) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company, or the parent company if the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company does not have a website, shall provide notice of the zero-tolerance policy required under subsection (1) on its website, and shall also provide on its website a procedure for a passenger to report a complaint about a driver who the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a trip or a transportation network company prearranged ride.

(3) Upon receipt of a complaint described in subsection (2), a limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company shall immediately suspend the driver and, if applicable, the driver's access to the transportation network company's digital network, and shall investigate the incident. The driver's suspension shall last for the duration of the investigation.

(4) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company shall maintain records of a passenger complaint for at least 2 years after the date the complaint was received by the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company.

History: 2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.296 — MI Code / Chapter 28 / Act Act-222-of-1972 / Section 28.296
Availability of records to public.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.

Records maintained under this act, other than those declared to be confidential by law or which are restricted by law from disclosure to the public, shall be available to the public pursuant to procedures prescribed in this act, in the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246, and in other applicable laws.

History: Add. 1997, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Aug. 7, 1997
Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1500 — MI Code / Chapter 330 / Act Act-258-of-1974 / Section 330.1500
Definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 500.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) "Administrative admission" means the admission of an individual with a developmental disability to a facility under section 509.

(b) "Alternative program of care and treatment" means an outpatient program of care and treatment suitable to the individual's needs under the supervision of a psychiatrist that is developed in accordance with person-centered planning under section 712.

(c) "Court" means the probate court or the court with responsibility with regard to mental health matters for the county in which an individual with a developmental disability resides or was found.

(d) "Criteria for treatment" means the criteria specified in section 515 for admission of an adult with an intellectual disability to a facility, private facility, or alternative program of care and treatment under section 518.

(e) "Private facility" means an adult foster care facility operated under contract with a community mental health services program or on a private pay basis that agrees to do both of the following:

( i ) Accept the admission of an individual with developmental disability.

( ii ) Fulfill the duties of a facility as described in this chapter.

(f) "Treatment" means admission into an appropriate treatment facility or an outpatient program of care and treatment suitable to the individual's needs under the supervision of a psychiatrist that is developed in accordance with person-centered planning under section 712.

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974; Am. 1978, Act 166, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1978; Am. 1986, Act 264, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 1986; Am. 1987, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1987; Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996; Am. 2018, Act 596, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Mich. Comp. Laws § 32.750 — MI Code / Chapter 32 / Act Act-150-of-1967 / Section 32.750
Armories; acquisition, management, use.
Status: in_force

Sec. 350.

Armories shall be provided for the use of the state military establishment as training centers and for the storage and safekeeping of military supplies and equipment. Armories shall be acquired, managed and used as provided in this chapter.

History: 1967, Act 150, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1967
Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.154 — MI Code / Chapter 399 / Act Act-10-of-1955 / Section 399.154
State register of historic sites; addition of markers and locations; information provided by department through online, printed, or other media.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

The department shall maintain the state register of historic sites. Markers and locations approved by the commission shall be added to the state register of historic sites. The department shall provide information to the public regarding the state register of historic sites, the marker database, and the Michigan historical marker program through online, printed, or other media.

History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002; Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.517b — MI Code / Chapter 38 / Act Act-78-of-1935 / Section 38.517b
Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17b.

A petition under section 17a, including the circulation and signing of the petition, is subject to section 488 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.488. A person who violates a provision of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992, applicable to a petition described in this section is subject to the penalties prescribed for that violation in the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.

History: Add. 1998, Act 199, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999
Mich. Comp. Laws § 24.402 — MI Code / Chapter 24 / Act Act-116-of-1992 / Section 24.402
Reproduction of record by governmental entity or official; technical standards, directives, or rules; pilot agreement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

(1) Subject to the requirements of this act and except as otherwise provided by law, a governmental entity or a governmental official acting in his or her official capacity may reproduce a record by using any of the following methods or mediums:

(a) Photograph.

(b) Photocopy.

(c) Microreproduction.

(d) Optical media.

(e) Data transfer.

(f) Digitization.

(g) Digital migration.

(h) Digital imaging.

(i) Magnetic media.

(j) Printing.

(k) Any other reproduction method or medium approved by the department under this act.

(2) The department may adopt technical standards, issue directives, or promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, governing the storage and reproduction of records by a governmental entity or governmental official acting in his or her official capacity.

(3) With respect to the methods and mediums listed in subsection (1) for the storage and reproduction of records, the standards, directives, or rules under subsection (2) shall do, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Ensure continued accessibility and usability of the records throughout their retention period.

(b) Ensure the integrity and authenticity of records maintained by governmental entities, officials, and employees.

(4) Except as provided under subsection (5), a governmental entity or governmental official shall not use a method or medium listed under subsection (1)(c), (f), (g), or (h) until the department adopts a standard, issues a directive, or promulgates a rule under subsection (2) governing the method or medium.

(5) The department may enter into a pilot agreement with a governmental entity to test new equipment, technology, methods, or mediums. A record reproduced by a governmental entity operating under a pilot agreement shall have the same force and effect as a record stored or reproduced by an approved method or medium under this act.

History: 1992, Act 116, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1992; Am. 2001, Act 72, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001; Am. 2004, Act 572, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.217a — MI Code / Chapter 211 / Act Act-62-of-1933 / Section 211.217a
State tax commission's orders; intercounty intermediate school district; increase or decrease of tax rates.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17a.

If the order of the state tax commission increases or decreases the maximum tax rate of an intercounty intermediate school district and if the greatest part of the area of the district is affected by the order, the commission shall promptly proceed to assure that the tax rate available for the district's purposes in counties in which its other areas are located is likewise increased or decreased.

History: Add. 1964, Act 278, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964; Am. 1994, Act 190, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1994
Mich. Comp. Laws § 458.405 — MI Code / Chapter 458 / Act Act-82-of-1899 / Section 458.405
Dissolution; incumbrance or alienation of land.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

No corporation organized or reincorporated under the provisions of this act shall be dissolved or disbanded except by and with the consent of the classis to which such church shall belong, and no church building or parsonage, or any land necessarily used in connection therewith for the purpose of public worship, shall be sold, mortgaged, or in any manner alienated by such trustees or congregation except by and with the consent of the classis to which such church belongs.

History: 1899, Act 82, Imd. Eff. May 25, 1899; CL 1915, 10958; CL 1929, 10970; CL 1948, 458.405
Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1930 — MI Code / Chapter 330 / Act Act-258-of-1974 / Section 330.1930
Consent to transfer.
Status: in_force

Sec. 930.

In the administration of the compact, the compact administrator shall not transfer any patient to an institution in another state without the prior written consent of the patient's parents, nearest relative, or guardian. A copy of the consent shall be placed on file in the probate court of the county issuing the order of judicial admission or in the case of a nonjudicial admission, in the probate court of the county where the patient resides.

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975
Mich. Comp. Laws § 555.9 — MI Code / Chapter 555 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 555.9
Payment of consideration for conveyance to another; fraudulent alienee exemption.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.

The preceding seventh section shall not extend to cases where the alienee named in the conveyance shall have taken the same as an absolute conveyance in his own name, without the knowledge or consent of the person paying the consideration, or when such alienee, in violation of some trust, shall have purchased the lands so conveyed, with moneys belonging to another person.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 63; CL 1857, 2639; CL 1871, 4122; How. 5571; CL 1897, 8837; CL 1915, 11573; CL 1929, 12975; CL 1948, 555.9
Mich. Comp. Laws § 558.4 — MI Code / Chapter 558 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 558.4
Dower in mortgaged lands; purchase money mortgage given after marriage.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

When a husband shall purchase lands during coverture, and shall at the same time mortgage his estate in such lands to secure the payment of the purchase money, his widow shall not be entitled to dower out of such lands, as against the mortgagee or those claiming under him, although she shall not have united in such mortgage, but she shall be entitled to her dower as against all other persons.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 66; CL 1857, 2775; CL 1871, 4272; How. 5736; CL 1897, 8921; CL 1915, 11657; CL 1929, 13075; CL 1948, 558.4
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.16908c — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.16908c
Intentional open burning of scrap tire prohibited.
Status: in_force

Sec. 16908c.

A person shall not intentionally engage in the open burning of a scrap tire.

History: Add. 2014, Act 543, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015
Mich. Comp. Laws § 453.236 — MI Code / Chapter 453 / Act Act-80-of-1855 / Section 453.236
Local agricultural societies; sale of real estate, procedure.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.

A society may sell, from time to time, the whole or any part of its real estate, when authorized by the society, at an annual meeting thereof, or at a special meeting thereof, called for that purpose, by a vote of a majority of the members of such society present at such meeting, and notice of the intention to vote on the question of the sale having been published in some newspaper published in the county, if there be 1 published, and if not, then in some newspaper published in an adjoining county, once a week for 3 succeeding weeks next preceding such annual or special meeting.

History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855; CL 1857, 1697; CL 1871, 2173; How. 2308; CL 1897, 5958; Am. 1909, Act 253, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909; CL 1915, 7836; CL 1929, 10223; CL 1948, 453.236; Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965
Mich. Comp. Laws § 453.8 — MI Code / Chapter 453 / Act Act-68-of-1875 / Section 453.8
Subordinate granges; by-laws, rules; business office, location; capital stock.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.

Every county, district, and subordinate grange incorporated under this act, shall have power and authority to designate, elect, and appoint from its members such officers, under such name and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution of the national grange, and the regulations of the state grange, and as may be provided for in the articles of association or by-laws of the corporation; and shall also have authority to make all such by-laws, rules, and regulations, not repugnant to the laws of the United States or of this state, nor repugnant to the constitution and regulations of the national grange or state grange, as may be necessary and convenient for the regulation, management, and government of the affairs, business, property, and interests of the corporation; and may change the location of its business office whenever expedient, but notice of such change shall be filed and recorded in the office of the county clerk, where the record of its articles of association are kept. And every corporation organized under this act may, for the purpose of effecting the objects and purposes of the corporation, create a capital stock, and divide the same into convenient shares, and make all such rules and regulations in respect to the same, and the management thereof, and for the collection of assessments and calls upon such shares, as may be expedient.

History: 1875, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Apr. 8, 1875; How. 2339; CL 1897, 6008; CL 1915, 7916; CL 1929, 10200; CL 1948, 453.8
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.2607 — MI Code / Chapter 141 / Act Act-34-of-2001 / Section 141.2607
Application of refunding security proceeds and available money.
Status: in_force

Sec. 607.

Money on hand applicable to the retirement of outstanding securities to be refunded, or from proceeds of revenues pledged for these purposes, or both, shall be applied as provided in the authorizing resolution.

The proceeds of a refunding security and other available money may be applied to payment of the principal, interest, or redemption premiums, if any, on the refunded outstanding securities at maturity or on any prior redemption date or may be deposited in trust for use to purchase and deposit in trust direct obligations of the United States, direct noncallable and nonprepayable obligations that are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States government as to full and timely payment of principal and interest, noncallable and nonprepayable coupons from the above obligations that are stripped pursuant to United States treasury programs, and resolution funding corporation bonds and strips, the principal and interest on which when due, together with other available money, will provide funds sufficient to pay principal, interest, and redemption premiums, if any, on the refunded outstanding securities as the refunded outstanding securities become due, whether by maturity or on a prior redemption date, as provided in the authorizing resolution.

The pledge and covenants of a municipality related to refunded outstanding securities for which the municipality has deposited in trust proceeds of a refunding security and other available money as described in subsection (2) is considered to have been fully and legally performed and defeased.

History: 2001, Act 34, Eff. Mar. 1, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 388.557 — MI Code / Chapter 388 / Act Act-302-of-1921 / Section 388.557
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.

Nothing in this act contained shall be construed so as to permit any parochial, denominational, or private school to participate in the distribution of the primary school fund.

History: 1921, Act 302, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921; CL 1929, 8157; CL 1948, 388.557
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.8139 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.8139
Denial of claim; filing of objections; hearing; notice.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8139.

If a claim is denied in whole or in part by the liquidator, written notice of the determination shall be given to the claimant or his or her attorney by first-class mail at the address shown in the proof of claim. Within 60 days from the mailing of the notice, the claimant may file his or her objections with the liquidator. If a filing of objection is not made, the claimant shall not further object to the determination.

If objections are filed with the liquidator and the liquidator does not alter his or her denial of the claim as a result of the objections, the liquidator shall ask the court for a hearing as soon as practicable and shall give notice of the hearing by first-class mail to the claimant or his or her attorney and to any other persons directly affected, not less than 10 nor more than 30 days before the date of the hearing. The matter may be heard by the court or by a court appointed referee who shall submit findings of fact along with his or her recommendation.

History: Add. 1989, Act 302, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 1990
Mich. Comp. Laws § 388.385 — MI Code / Chapter 388 / Act Act-226-of-1969 / Section 388.385
Rules; promulgation, effective date.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

The department of education shall promulgate, prior to the effective date of this act, rules to implement this act in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 88 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 24.71 to 24.80 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and subject to Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of 1952, as amended, being sections 24.101 to 24.110 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, but such rules shall not become effective until approved by concurrent resolution of the legislature.

History: 1969, Act 226, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
Mich. Comp. Laws § 32.1038a — MI Code / Chapter 32 / Act Act-523-of-1980 / Section 32.1038a
Accused rights; request for representation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 38a.

The accused in a proceeding under this code must be permitted to request a military defense counsel of choice who, if reasonably available, must be detailed to represent the accused and who, if not a member of the bar of this state, may represent the accused on a pro hac vice motion to the court approved by the military judge.

History: Add. 2024, Act 77, Imd. Eff. July 8, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 388.1697k — MI Code / Chapter 388 / Act Act-94-of-1979 / Section 388.1697k
Washtenaw Intermediate School District; Student Advocacy Center of Michigan; statewide family helpline for educational crisis.
Status: in_force

Sec. 97k.

(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated $250,000.00 for 2024-2025 only to Washtenaw Intermediate School District to utilize on the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan in Ypsilanti to support its statewide helpline for families in educational crisis.

(2) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.

(3) The funds allocated in this section are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2024-2025 are carried forward into 2025-2026. The purpose of the work project is to continue support for the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan to support its statewide helpline for families in educational crisis. The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2026.

History: Add. 2023, Act 103, Eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Am. 2023, Act 320, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024; Am. 2024, Act 120, Eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Am. 2025, Act 15, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 2025
Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.369 — MI Code / Chapter 15 / Act Act-469-of-1980 / Section 15.369
Short title.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.

This act shall be known and may be cited as "the whistleblowers' protection act".

History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
Mich. Comp. Laws § 397.353 — MI Code / Chapter 397 / Act Act-165-of-1927 / Section 397.353
Referendum; form of ballot; conduct of election.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

The election shall be by ballot in substantially the following form:

"Shall the township libraries of ........... and ........... townships be consolidated?

Yes [ ]

No [ ]."

The election shall be conducted in every respect the same as other special or general elections are conducted, and the results canvassed and certified in like manner.

History: 1927, Act 165, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927; CL 1929, 8096; CL 1948, 397.353
Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.711 — MI Code / Chapter 399 / Act Act-63-of-2001 / Section 399.711
Transfer of Michigan council for arts and cultural affairs by type II transfer; term of office; vacancy; chairperson; expenses; subcommittees and advisory committees; duties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.

The Michigan council for arts and cultural affairs is transferred by a type II transfer to the department. The council shall consist of 15 members appointed by the governor.

The term of office of each member of the council shall be 3 years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term.

The governor shall appoint 1 member of the council as chairperson. The council shall elect other officers as it considers necessary.

Members of the council shall not receive compensation, but may be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses, including mileage, incurred in carrying out their functions.

The council may appoint subcommittees and advisory committees. The director may assign staff, if requested by the chairperson of the council, to assist the council in performing its functions.

The council shall do all of the following:

Advise the governor and the director on matters relating to arts and cultural affairs.

Disburse, fund, and make grants to public and private arts and cultural entities.

Accept gifts, grants, loans, appropriations, or other aid from any person and agree and comply with conditions attached to such gifts, grants, loans, appropriations, or other aid.

Make and execute contracts and other instruments with any person, necessary or convenient to the proper exercise of its function.

Develop and implement a long-range plan to accomplish its objectives.

History: 2001, Act 63, Eff. Aug. 6, 2001
Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.1252 — MI Code / Chapter 380 / Act Act-451-of-1976 / Section 380.1252
Professional nursing services; rules; reports; section inapplicable to certain nursing services.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1252.

The board of a school district may employ registered nurses necessary to provide professional nursing services. The services shall be operated under rules promulgated by the state board which shall establish the certification requirements for registered nurses in the services.

The state board may require reports and information from school districts offering nursing services.

This section does not apply to nursing services provided by a county or district health department.

History: 1976, Act 451, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1977