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Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.730 — MI Code / Chapter 28 / Act Act-295-of-1994 / Section 28.730
Confidentiality; exemption from disclosure; availability of information on public internet website; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; civil cause of action; applicability of subsections (4) and (5) to public internet website.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.

(1) Except as provided in this act, a registration or report is confidential and information from that registration or report shall not be open to inspection except for law enforcement purposes. The registration or report and all included materials and information are exempt from disclosure under section 13 of the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.243.

(2) A department post, local law enforcement agency, or sheriff's department shall make information from the public internet website described in section 8(2) for the designated areas located in whole or in part within the post's, agency's, or sheriff's department's jurisdiction available for public inspection during regular business hours. A department post, local law enforcement agency, or sheriff's department is not required to make a copy of the information for a member of the public.

(3) The department may make information from the public internet website described in section 8(2) available to the public through electronic, computerized, or other accessible means. The department shall provide for notification by electronic or computerized means to any member of the public who has subscribed in a manner required by the department when an individual who is the subject of the public internet website described in section 8(2) initially registers under this act, or changes his or her registration under this act, to a location that is in a designated area or geographic radius designated by the subscribing member of the public.

(4) Except as provided in this act, an individual other than the registrant who knows of a registration or report under this act and who divulges, uses, or publishes nonpublic information concerning the registration or report in violation of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.

(5) An individual whose registration or report is revealed in violation of this act has a civil cause of action against the responsible party for treble damages.

(6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to the public internet website described in section 8(2) or information from that public internet website that is provided or made available under section 8(2) or under subsection (2) or (3).

History: 1994, Act 295, Eff. Oct. 1, 1995; Am. 1996, Act 494, Eff. Apr. 1, 1997; Am. 1999, Act 85, Eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Am. 2002, Act 542, Eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Am. 2004, Act 240, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004; Am. 2006, Act 46, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Am. 2011, Act 18, Eff. July 1, 2011
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.50519 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.50519
Bonds or notes as legal investments; security.
Status: in_force

Sec. 50519.

Notwithstanding any restriction contained in any other law, the state and a public officer, local unit of government, or agency of the state or a local unit of government; a bank, trust company, savings bank and institution, savings and loan association, investment company, or other person carrying on a banking business; an insurance company, insurance association, or other person carrying on an insurance business; or an executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary may legally invest funds belonging to them or within their control in bonds or notes issued under this part, and authority bonds or notes shall be authorized security for public deposits.

History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.1074 — MI Code / Chapter 38 / Act Act-261-of-1957 / Section 38.1074
Section subject to vesting requirements; Tier 2 contributions by employer and qualified participant; limitations.
Status: in_force

Sec. 74.

This section is subject to the vesting requirements of section 75.

A qualified participant's employer shall contribute to the qualified participant's account in Tier 2 an amount equal to 4% of the qualified participant's salary.

A qualified participant may periodically elect to contribute up to 3% of his or her salary to his or her Tier 2 account. The qualified participant's employer shall make an additional contribution to the qualified participant's Tier 2 account in an amount equal to the contribution made by the qualified participant under this subsection.

A qualified participant may make contributions in addition to contributions made under subsection (3) to his or her Tier 2 account as permitted by the state treasurer and the internal revenue code. The qualified participant's employer shall not match contributions made by the qualified participant under this subsection.

History: Add. 1996, Act 486, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997
Mich. Comp. Laws § 3.177 — MI Code / Chapter 3 / Act Act-124-of-1960 / Section 3.177
Repeal.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.

Act No. 185 of the Public Acts of 1937, as amended, being sections 3.151 to 3.154 of the Compiled Laws of 1948 is hereby repealed.

History: 1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.14303 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.14303
Pollution prevention; duties of department; emphasis on in-plant pollution prevention and reduction of hazardous waste.
Status: in_force

Sec. 14303.

The department shall do all of the following:

Identify opportunities to encourage pollution prevention through the department's regulatory programs.

Identify opportunities to encourage pollution prevention through the department's permit programs.

Identify how pollution prevention efforts should be documented in environmental impact statements.

Analyze and make recommendations on the value of imposing statewide goals or goals for particular environmental wastes, or both, for pollution prevention, minimum recycling standards, and environmental waste treatment standards.

Publish an annual analysis of pollution prevention efforts and potentials in the state.

In performing its responsibilities under subsection (1), the department shall place a particular emphasis on in-plant pollution prevention.

Consistent with the congressional declaration in section 1003(b) of subtitle A of the solid waste disposal act, title II of Public Law 89-272, 42 U.S.C. 6902, that it is the national policy of the United States that, wherever feasible, hazardous waste is to be reduced or eliminated as expeditiously as possible, the department shall place a particular emphasis on the prevention of an environmental waste that is a hazardous waste as defined in section 11103.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995; Am. 1998, Act 289, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1998
Mich. Comp. Laws § 18.1444 — MI Code / Chapter 18 / Act Act-431-of-1984 / Section 18.1444
Encumbrances and receivables; reporting and recording.
Status: in_force

Sec. 444.

The department shall issue directives which provide that at least once per month, each state agency shall report to the department all encumbrances against appropriation accounts and all revenue receivables against each source of financing. These encumbrances and receivables shall be recorded on the state's accounting system.

History: 1984, Act 431, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985
Mich. Comp. Laws § 29.21c — MI Code / Chapter 29 / Act Act-207-of-1941 / Section 29.21c
Place of public assemblage; inspection; certificate required.
Status: in_force

Sec. 21c.

(1) The bureau or, upon written request of the governing body of a city, village, township, or county and the approval of the bureau, a fire chief, or a firefighter in uniform acting under the orders and directions of a fire chief shall at least annually inspect each place of public assemblage to determine whether it is being maintained in compliance with this act.

(2) A place of public assemblage shall not be established or operated without obtaining a certificate from the bureau indicating its maximum capacity and that it is in compliance with this act.

History: Add. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978; Am. 1980, Act 247, Eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Am. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006
Mich. Comp. Laws § 207.660 — MI Code / Chapter 207 / Act Act-255-of-1978 / Section 207.660
Finding and statement as to state equalized valuation of property proposed to be exempt; requirements for exemption certificate.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.

If the state equalized valuation of property proposed to be exempt pursuant to an application under consideration, considered together with the aggregate state equalized valuation of property exempt under certificates previously granted and currently in force under this act or Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being sections 207.551 to 207.571 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, exceeds 5% of the state equalized valuation of the local governmental unit, the legislative body of the local governmental unit shall make a separate finding and shall include a statement in its resolution approving the application that exceeding that amount shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local government unit or impairing the financial soundness of any affected taxing unit.

The legislative body of the local governmental unit shall not approve an application for an exemption certificate unless the applicant complies with all of the following requirements:

The commencement of the restoration, replacement, or construction of the facility does not occur before the establishment of the commercial redevelopment district. An application for an exemption certificate shall be valid if filed within 45 days after commencement of the restoration, replacement, or construction.

The application relates to a construction, restoration, or replacement program which when completed constitutes a new, replacement, or restored facility within the meaning of this act and which shall be situated within a commercial redevelopment district established in a local governmental unit eligible under this act to establish such a district.

Completion of the facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance of the certificate have the reasonable likelihood to, increase commercial activity, create employment, retain employment, or prevent a loss of employment in the community in which the facility is situated.

History: 1978, Act 255, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 800.101a — MI Code / Chapter 800 / Act Act-181-of-1911 / Section 800.101a
Convicts; employment on state highways; control, compensation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1-a.

Any convicts mentioned in section 1 of this act may be employed by the state highway department in this state in construction work upon the public highways of this state. The state highway commissioner shall make requisition for convicts desired for employment and in such requisition shall state the number desired, the place of such work and the time when desired. Such requisition shall be made to the commissioner of pardons and paroles who shall thereupon determine which of such convicts may be used for such employment. At the direction of the governor, the commissioner of pardons and paroles shall issue an order authorizing the transfer of such convicts from their place of confinement to such place of highway employment or prison camp, a copy of which order shall be authority to the warden for the temporary transfer of such convicts. In their employment in highway construction such convicts shall be under the direction of the state highway commissioner or his designated agents and employes. The wardens shall furnish at each place of employment sufficient guards to prevent insubordination or escape. The compensation for such employment shall be determined by the state highway commissioner and the commissioner of pardons and paroles. Such officers shall determine the amount to be paid to each convict and the amount to be paid the prison from which such convict is obtained. All sums so paid or allowed to the prison therefor shall be paid or credited to the fund of such prison.

History: Add. 1927, Act 316, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927; CL 1929, 17638; CL 1948, 800.101a
Mich. Comp. Laws § 460.10hh — MI Code / Chapter 460 / Act Act-3-of-1939 / Section 460.10hh
Nuclear energy generation feasibility study.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10hh.

(1) The commission shall engage an outside consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear energy generation in this state.

(2) The feasibility study shall consider all of the following:

(a) The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy generation in this state, including, but not limited to, the economic and environmental impact.

(b) Ways to maximize the use of workers who reside in this state and products made in this state in the construction of nuclear energy generation facilities.

(c) Evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations on all of the following:

( i ) Design characteristics.

( ii ) Environmental and ecological impacts.

( iii ) Land and siting criteria.

( iv ) Safety criteria.

( v ) Engineering and cost-related criteria.

( vi ) Small cell nuclear reactor capability.

(d) Socioeconomic assessment and impact analysis, including, but not limited to, the following:

( i ) Workforce education, training, and development.

( ii ) Local and state tax base.

( iii ) Supply chains.

( iv ) Permanent and temporary job creation.

(e) The timeline for development, including areas of potential acceleration or efficiencies and leveraging existing nuclear energy generation facilities within this state.

(f) Additional efficiencies and other benefits that may be gained by coordinating with other advanced, clean energy technologies, including, but not limited to, hydrogen, direct air capture of carbon dioxide, and energy storage.

(g) Literature review of studies that have assessed the potential impact of nuclear energy generation in supporting an energy transition.

(h) Analysis of national and international studies of cases where development of nuclear energy is supported and adopted.

(i) Assessment and recommendation of current and future policies that may be needed to support or accelerate the adoption of nuclear energy generation or may improve its cost-effectiveness.

(j) Stakeholder engagement to seek input or feedback, including, but not limited to, current or previous nuclear energy generation facility owners and operators in this state.

(3) Not later than 18 months after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the commission shall deliver a written report on the feasibility study to the governor, the senate majority leader, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, the minority leader of the house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees with primary responsibility for energy issues and environmental protection issues.

History: Add. 2022, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Oct. 14, 2022
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.12 — MI Code / Chapter 554 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 554.12
Reversion; definition.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.

A reversion is the residue of an estate left in the grantor or his heirs, or in the heirs of a testator, commencing in possession on the determination of a particular estate granted or devised.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 62; CL 1857, 2596; CL 1871, 4079; How. 5528; CL 1897, 8794; CL 1915, 11530; CL 1929, 12932; CL 1948, 554.12
Mich. Comp. Laws § 460.570 — MI Code / Chapter 460 / Act Act-30-of-1995 / Section 460.570
Local ordinances or limitations in conflict with certificate; effect.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.

If the commission grants a certificate under this act, that certificate shall take precedence over a conflicting local ordinance, law, rule, regulation, policy, or practice that prohibits or regulates the location or construction of a transmission line for which the commission has issued a certificate.

A zoning ordinance or limitation imposed after an electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company files for a certificate shall not limit or impair the transmission line's construction, operation, or maintenance.

In an eminent domain or other related proceeding arising out of or related to a transmission line for which a certificate is issued, a certificate issued under this act is conclusive and binding as to the public convenience and necessity for that transmission line and its compatibility with the public health and safety or any zoning or land use requirements in effect when the application was filed.

History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995; Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
Mich. Comp. Laws § 429.35 — MI Code / Chapter 429 / Act Act-242-of-1969 / Section 429.35
Registration; term; application for renewal; form; fee; notice to registrant; expiration and renewal of existing registration; statement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

Registration of a mark shall be effective for a term of 10 years from the date of registration, and may be renewed for successive terms of 10 years upon application filed within 6 months prior to the expiration of each term, on a form to be furnished by the administrator. A renewal fee of $25.00, payable to the state, shall accompany the application for renewal of the registration.

The administrator shall notify registrants of marks of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the 10 years from the date of registration by writing to the last known address of the registrants.

Any registration in force on the date on which this act becomes effective shall expire 10 years from the date of the registration or of the last renewal thereof or 1 year after the effective date of this act, whichever is later, and may be renewed by filing an application with the administrator, on a form furnished by the administrator, and paying the renewal fee therefor within 6 months prior to the expiration of the registration.

An application for renewal shall include a statement by the applicant setting forth the goods or services on or in connection with which the mark is still in use in this state, or if not still in use sufficient facts must be recited to show that nonuse is due to special circumstances which excuse such nonuse and is not due to any intention to abandon the mark.

History: 1969, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 1, 1970; Am. 1984, Act 203, Eff. Oct. 1, 1984
Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.1003 — MI Code / Chapter 700 / Act Act-59-of-2016 / Section 700.1003
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

(1) Subject to subsections (2), (3), and (4), this act applies to all of the following:

(a) A fiduciary acting under a will or power of attorney executed before, on, or after the effective date of this act.

(b) A personal representative acting for a decedent who died before, on, or after the effective date of this act.

(c) A proceeding involving a conservator commenced before, on, or after the effective date of this act.

(d) A trustee acting under a trust created before, on, or after the effective date of this act.

(2) This act applies to a digital custodian if the user resides in this state or resided in this state at the time of the user's death.

(3) This act does not impair an accrued right or an action taken in a proceeding before the effective date of this act.

(4) This act does not apply to a digital asset of an employer used by an employee in the ordinary course of business.

History: 2016, Act 59, Eff. June 27, 2016
Mich. Comp. Laws § 450.1923 — MI Code / Chapter 450 / Act Act-284-of-1972 / Section 450.1923
Extension of time for filing report; report to attorney general; action for imposition of penalties; notice of failure to file report.
Status: in_force

Sec. 923.

(1) If good cause is shown, the administrator may extend the time for filing a report for not more than 1 year from the due date of the filing.

(2) The administrator may report promptly to the attorney general any violation of section 921, 922, 931, or 932, and the attorney general may bring an action for imposition of the prescribed penalties. If a domestic or foreign corporation neglects or refuses to file its report within the time prescribed under this act, the administrator shall notify the corporation of that fact by mail directed to its registered office not later than 90 days after the due date of the filing.

(3) The administrator may electronically transmit a notification described in subsection (2) to the resident agent of the corporation in the manner authorized by the corporation.

History: 1972, Act 284, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973; Am. 1978, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Feb. 24, 1978; Am. 1982, Act 407, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Am. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Am. 2018, Act 85, Eff. June 24, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 762.1 — MI Code / Chapter 760 / Act Act-175-of-1927 / Section 762.1
Jurisdiction; existing courts and persons.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

The various courts and persons of this state now having jurisdiction and powers over criminal causes, shall have such jurisdiction and powers as are now conferred upon them by law, except as such jurisdiction and powers may be hereinafter repealed, enlarged or modified.

History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927; CL 1929, 17119; CL 1948, 762.1
Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.7505 — MI Code / Chapter 440 / Act Act-174-of-1962 / Section 440.7505
Documents of title; liability of indorser.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7505.

The indorsement of a tangible document of title issued by a bailee does not make the indorser liable for any default by the bailee or by previous indorsers.

History: 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964; Am. 2012, Act 87, Eff. July 1, 2013
Mich. Comp. Laws § 389.109 — MI Code / Chapter 389 / Act Act-331-of-1966 / Section 389.109
Community college district; legal name.
Status: in_force

Sec. 109.

Until changed by board resolution, every community college district shall have the legal name of "Community College District of ..........................." (the name of the county or counties when organized under chapter 1, the names of the component school districts when organized under chapter 2, or the name of the intermediate school district or districts when the community college district is organized under chapter 3).

The board of any community college district by resolution may adopt a distinctive name for the community college district, which name, after being approved by the state board of education, shall be the legal name of the district for all purposes. The board in like manner may change the name of the district. The adoption of a distinctive name or the change in name of any district shall have no effect upon existing obligations incurred in the former name of the district or upon the district ownership of any real or personal property.

History: 1966, Act 331, Eff. Oct. 1, 1966
Mich. Comp. Laws § 487.3226 — MI Code / Chapter 487 / Act Act-354-of-1996 / Section 487.3226
Definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 226.

As used in sections 215 to 225:

"Cease and desist order which has become final" and "order which has become final" mean a cease and desist order or an order issued by the commissioner with the consent of the institution or the director or officer or other person concerned or with respect to which no petition for review of the action of the commissioner has been filed in a circuit court or with respect to which the action of the court in which the petition is filed is not subject to further review by the courts of the state.

"Violation" includes any action, alone or with others, for or toward causing, bringing about, participating in, counseling, or aiding or abetting a violation under sections 215 to 225.

History: 1996, Act 354, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1996