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Mich. Comp. Laws § 451.308 — MI Code / Chapter 451 / Act Act-89-of-1933 / Section 451.308
Protective committees; notice to issuer of security, objections, hearing.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.

Before said commission shall authorize a protective committee which is organized after this act goes into effect to solicit, either through its members or its employes, the deposit of securities and/or the consent of holders or owners of securities, it shall cause notice to be served by registered mail upon the person or persons who executed said security, advising said person or persons that an application for permission to solicit the deposit of the particular security and/or the consent of the holders or owners to a protective committee agreement has been filed with said commission and that if there are any objections to the granting of such application written objections thereto shall be filed with the commission within 15 days from the date of the receipt of said notice. The commission is hereby authorized and empowered for good cause shown to extend the time within which such written objections may be filed.

In the event that no written objections are filed with said commission by the person or persons who executed said security within 15 days from the date of the receipt of the aforesaid notice or within such further time as the commission may allow, said commission shall proceed promptly to dispose of said application.

In the event, however, that written objections are filed within proper time as aforesaid, the commission shall promptly serve notice upon the chairman and secretary of the protective committee and upon the person or persons who filed the written objections that a hearing of the matter will be had before the commission at a time and place designated by the commission. At such hearing there may be presented to the commission such testimony and evidence as bears upon the question whether the solicitation of the deposit of securities and/or the consent of holders or owners to the protective committee agreement would work a fraud, deception, or damage on the holders or owners of said security. After said hearing, the commission shall proceed promptly to dispose of said application.

History: 1933, Act 89, Imd. Eff. May 25, 1933; CL 1948, 451.308
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1128 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-198-of-1965 / Section 257.1128
Claims or actions against fund; limitation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.

All claims or actions under which any person seeks to recover from the fund shall be filed or commenced within 3 years from the date of accident.

History: 1965, Act 198, Eff. Nov. 1, 1965
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.810 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.810
Reserves; computation; additional reserves; plan to restore compliance; effect of noncompliance; examination of reserve practices and investment incomes.
Status: in_force

Sec. 810.

Each insurer transacting business in this state, at all times, shall maintain reserves in an amount estimated in the aggregate to provide for the payment of all losses and claims incurred, whether reported, or unreported, which are unpaid and for which the insurer may be liable and to provide for the expenses of adjustment or settlement of losses and claims. The reserves shall be computed in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner, after due notice and hearing, based upon reasonable consideration of the ascertained experience and the character of those kinds of business, for the purpose of adequately protecting the insureds and securing the solvency of the insurer.

If the loss and loss expense experience of the insurer or the anticipated loss expense experience of the insurer as determined by an actuarial evaluation shows the reserves, calculated in accordance with the rules, to be inadequate, the commissioner shall require the insurer to maintain additional reserves. Within 30 business days after notification by the commissioner that its reserves have been determined to be in noncompliance with the requirements of subsection (1), the insurer shall file a plan to restore compliance. The commissioner, upon written request by the insurer, may grant a period of time within which to restore compliance. The period of time may be granted only if the commissioner is satisfied the insurer is safe, reliable, and entitled to public confidence and the commissioner approves the plan filed by the insurer for restoring compliance within the time granted. If the plan is not approved by the commissioner, or if the plan is approved but at the end of 1 year the insurer is not in compliance with the requirements of this section, the commissioner may grant additional time to comply, or the commissioner may suspend, revoke, or limit the certificate of authority of the insurer pursuant to section 436.

The commissioner shall annually examine the reserve practices and investment incomes of medical malpractice, products liability, and municipal liability insurers licensed to do business in this state.

History: Add. 1969, Act 318, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970; Am. 1976, Act 307, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976; Am. 1978, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Dec. 13, 1978; Am. 1986, Act 173, Imd. Eff. July 7, 1986
Mich. Comp. Laws § 285.201 — MI Code / Chapter 285 / Act Act-197-of-1956 / Section 285.201
Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; extension work agreements, areas, appropriations, special tax.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

In order to promote agricultural interests of the various townships of this state and to provide for agricultural extension work for such townships, each township of this state through its township board is hereby authorized and empowered to cooperate to said end with the Michigan state university of agriculture and applied science; and may enter into agreements with reference thereto. The township board in any county may appropriate money, or raise money by taxation, for the purpose hereof. Two or more township boards may act jointly; and a township board may describe an extension area within any township and may levy a special tax from said area to carry out the provisions of this act.

History: 1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
Mich. Comp. Laws § 473.62 — MI Code / Chapter 473 / Act Act-54-of-1903 / Section 473.62
Consolidation agreement; contents.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

The directors of such corporation so proposing to consolidate, may enter into an agreement for the consolidation of such corporations, prescribing the terms and conditions thereof; the mode of carrying the same into effect; the name of the new corporation; the location and principal place of business thereof; the number of directors thereof, which number shall not be less than 3, and the names of those who shall be the first directors, and who shall hold office as such until the first election of directors; the time and place of holding the first election of directors of the consolidated company, which time shall not be less than 3 nor more than 8 months after such consolidation; the general officers of such new company; the amount of the capital stock thereof; the number of shares into which the same shall be divided and the par value of each share; the manner of converting the shares of capital stock in each of the constituent companies, into shares in such new corporation, and such other details as may be deemed necessary to perfect such consolidation, or authorize or limit its bonded indebtedness.

History: 1903, Act 54, Imd. Eff. Apr. 23, 1903; CL 1915, 8574; CL 1929, 11334; CL 1948, 473.62
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411d — MI Code / Chapter 750 / Act Act-328-of-1931 / Section 750.411d
Requesting assistance of ambulance service or advanced mobile emergency care service with intent not to use assistance as misdemeanor; penalty.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411d.

A person who, with the intent not to use the assistance, knowingly causes or makes a request for the assistance of an ambulance service or an advanced mobile emergency care service is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.

History: Add. 1980, Act 490, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981; Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.18311 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.18311
Assistance.
Status: in_force

Sec. 18311.

Pursuant to section 16143, the department may contract with other state agencies, private agencies, organizations, and consultants to assist the board in carrying out its functions.

History: Add. 1988, Act 473, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1988
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.725 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.725
Reinsurance; determination of increases to, or credit against, reserves.
Status: in_force

Sec. 725.

Increases to, or credits against, reserves carried arising because of reinsurance assumed or reinsurance ceded, shall be determined in a manner consistent with minimum reserve standards described in this chapter and with all applicable provisions of the reinsurance contracts that affect the insurer's liabilities.

History: Add. 1994, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1994
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.26569 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-557-of-2008 / Section 333.26569
Appropriation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.

The money in the fund that is available for distribution shall be appropriated each year. Money granted or received as a gift or donation to the fund is available for distribution upon appropriation.

History: 2008, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 16, 2009
Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.351 — MI Code / Chapter 124 / Act Act-55-of-1963 / Section 124.351
Definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

As used in this act:

"Authority" means a public transportation authority formed under this act.

"Board" means the governing body of an authority.

"Goods" means baggage, accessories, or other personal property carried by or accompanying persons using public transportation service.

"Mass transportation systems" means all plants, equipment, work instrumentalities, and real and personal property and rights, used or useful for transportation of passengers for hire, except taxicabs and airport limousines.

"Public transportation", "public transportation services", and "public transportation purposes" mean the movement of people and goods by publicly or privately owned water vehicle, bus, railroad car, rapid transit vehicle, taxicab, or other conveyance which provides general or special service to the public, but not including school buses or charter or sightseeing service. Public transportation, public transportation services, and public transportation purposes as defined by this section are declared by law to be transportation purposes within the meaning of section 9 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 .

"Service area" means that area in which a public authority incorporated under this act operates a mass transportation system or causes a mass transportation system to operate.

"Taxable property" means the property taxable under the general property tax act, Act No. 206 of the Public Acts of 1893, being sections 211.1 to 211.157 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, except for property expressly exempted under that act.

History: 1963, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Apr. 29, 1963; Am. 1980, Act 410, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1981; Am. 1983, Act 137, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1983
Mich. Comp. Laws § 487.3709 — MI Code / Chapter 487 / Act Act-354-of-1996 / Section 487.3709
Conversion of federally chartered shareholder-owned financial institution into savings bank.
Status: in_force

Sec. 709.

With the approval of the commissioner, and upon the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast of each class of its outstanding capital stock, a national banking association, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association, or other federally chartered shareholder-owned financial institution doing business in this state and having an unimpaired capital and surplus sufficient to entitle it to become a savings bank under the provisions of existing laws of this state may be converted into a savings bank if the conversion is not in contravention of any laws of the United States. In such case, the articles of incorporation may be executed by a majority of the directors of the national banking association, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association, or other federally chartered financial institution. A majority of the directors, after executing the articles of incorporation, shall have the power to execute all other papers and to do whatever may be required to complete the organization of the mutual state savings and loan association, mutual state savings bank, or other member-owned state chartered financial institution as a savings bank.

The shares of the savings bank may continue to be for the same amount each as they were before the conversion, and the directors may continue to be directors of the savings bank until others have been elected or appointed under the laws of this state.

The approval of the commissioner shall be based on an examination of the national banking association, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association, or other federally chartered financial institutions and of the proceedings had by its directors and shareholders with respect to the conversion.

A conversion shall not be made to defeat or defraud any of the creditors of the national banking association, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association, or other federally chartered financial institution.

Subject to conditions as he or she may prescribe, the commissioner may permit the converted savings bank to retain and carry, at a value determined by the commissioner, assets of the converting national banking association, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association, or other federally chartered financial institution as do not conform to the legal requirements relative to assets acquired and held by savings banks.

History: 1996, Act 354, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1996; Am. 2000, Act 482, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001
Mich. Comp. Laws § 556.312 — MI Code / Chapter 556 / Act Act-187-of-2023 / Section 556.312
Authority of agent; claims and litigation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 212.

Unless the power of attorney provides otherwise, language in a power granting general authority with respect to claims and litigation authorizes the agent to do all of the following:

(a) Assert and maintain before a court or administrative agency a claim, claim for relief, cause of action, counterclaim, offset, recoupment, or defense, including an action to recover property or other thing of value, recover damages sustained by the principal, eliminate or modify tax liability, or seek an injunction, specific performance, or other relief.

(b) Bring an action to determine adverse claims or intervene or otherwise participate in litigation.

(c) Seek an attachment, garnishment, order of arrest, or other preliminary, provisional, or intermediate relief and use an available procedure to effect or satisfy a judgment, order, or decree.

(d) Make or accept a tender, offer of judgment, or admission of facts, submit a controversy on an agreed statement of facts, consent to examination, and bind the principal in litigation.

(e) Submit to alternative dispute resolution, settle, and propose or accept a compromise.

(f) Waive the issuance and service of process on the principal, accept service of process, appear for the principal, designate persons on whom process directed to the principal may be served, execute and file or deliver stipulations on the principal's behalf, verify pleadings, seek appellate review, procure and give surety and indemnity bonds, contract and pay for the preparation and printing of records and briefs, receive, execute, and file or deliver a consent, waiver, release, confession of judgment, satisfaction of judgment, notice, agreement, or other instrument in connection with the prosecution, settlement, or defense of a claim or litigation.

(g) Act for the principal with respect to bankruptcy or insolvency, whether voluntary or involuntary, concerning the principal or some other person, or with respect to a reorganization, receivership, or application for the appointment of a receiver or trustee that affects an interest of the principal in property or other thing of value.

(h) Pay a judgment, award, or order against the principal or a settlement made in connection with a claim or litigation.

(i) Receive money or other thing of value paid in settlement of or as proceeds of a claim or litigation.

History: 2023, Act 187, Eff. July 1, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.5677 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.5677
POST form; individuals consenting to medical orders; consent by patient representative; information to be provided by attending health professional; signature; copy of form as part of medical record; possession of original form.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5677.

(1) The following individuals may consent to the medical orders contained on a POST form:

(a) If a patient is capable of participating in the medical treatment decisions included on the POST form, the patient.

(b) Subject to subsection (2), if a patient is not capable of participating in the medical treatment decisions included on the POST form, either of the following:

( i ) A patient representative who is a patient advocate.

( ii ) A patient representative who is a guardian after complying with section 5314 of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5314.

(2) If a patient representative is consenting to the medical orders contained on the POST form, the patient representative shall comply with the patient's expressed wishes. If the patient's wishes are unknown, the patient representative shall consent to the medical orders in the following manner:

(a) If the patient representative is a guardian, in a manner that is consistent with the patient's best interest.

(b) If the patient representative is a patient advocate, subject to section 5509(1)(e) of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5509.

(3) Before a patient and an attending health professional or a patient representative and an attending health professional sign a POST form, the attending health professional shall provide the patient or the patient representative with the information form and, if the patient does not have a patient representative, the attending health professional shall recommend to the patient that the patient consider designating an individual to serve as the patient's patient advocate to make future medical decisions on behalf of the patient if the patient becomes unable to do so. The attending health professional shall also consult with the patient or patient representative and explain to the patient or patient representative the nature and content of the POST form and the medical implications of the medical orders contained on the POST form. The patient or patient representative shall sign the information form at the time he or she signs the POST form under this subsection. The attending health professional who signs the POST form shall place the information form that is signed by the patient or the patient representative in the patient's permanent medical record. The attending health professional who signs the POST form shall also obtain a copy or duplicate of the POST form and make that copy or duplicate part of the patient's permanent medical record. The patient or the patient representative shall maintain possession of the original POST form.

History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 35.651 — MI Code / Chapter 35 / Act Act-4-of-1943 / Section 35.651
Post-war reserve fund; creation, purpose.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

There is hereby created a post-war reserve fund in the state treasury in the amount of $50,000,000.00 for the purpose of liquidating Michigan's obligations, after the termination of the war, to its returning service men, their widows or dependents, and said fund shall be excluded in determining any surplus or deficiency in the general fund of the state.

History: 1943, Act 4, Imd. Eff. Feb. 16, 1943; Am. 1945, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 15, 1945; CL 1948, 35.651
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.82116a — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.82116a
Alteration, removal, or defacement of vehicle number; application for special identifying number; missing vehicle number; replacement; fee.
Status: in_force

Sec. 82116a.

(1) The owner of a snowmobile whose vehicle number has been altered, removed, or defaced, including the owner of a snowmobile who intends to register the snowmobile as an assembled snowmobile, shall apply, in a form prescribed by the department of state, to the department of state for a special identifying number accompanied by an application for a certificate of registration and the required fees. The owner shall furnish information satisfying the department of state that he or she is the owner, upon receipt of which the department of state shall assign a special identifying number for the snowmobile, preceded by a symbol indicating this state. The department of state shall maintain a record of assigned special identifying numbers. The special identifying number shall be applied to the snowmobile as directed by the department of state. The special number shall be regarded as the identifying number of the snowmobile.

(2) The owner of a snowmobile whose vehicle number is missing shall apply, in a form prescribed by the department of state, to the department of state for a replacement vehicle number accompanied by a $10.00 fee. The owner shall furnish information satisfying the department of state that he or she is the owner of the snowmobile upon receipt of which the department of state shall assign a replacement vehicle number that shall be applied to the snowmobile as directed by the department of state. The department of state shall note on the registration record for that snowmobile that a replacement vehicle number was issued for that snowmobile.

History: Add. 2008, Act 145, Eff. July 1, 2009
Mich. Comp. Laws § 288.684 — MI Code / Chapter 288 / Act Act-267-of-2001 / Section 288.684
Conduct as misdemeanor; penalty.
Status: in_force

Sec. 124.

A person, alone or through an agent, as the agent of any other person, or as the officer or agent of any firm or corporation, who does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00 and not more than $2,500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both:

Violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act.

Provides false or fraudulent information on an application or in response to a request from the director.

History: 2001, Act 267, Eff. Feb. 8, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.909 — MI Code / Chapter 445 / Act Act-331-of-1976 / Section 445.909
Publication, public inspection and copying, and distribution of rules, final judgments, assurance of discontinuance, and other matters; request; fee.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.

The attorney general shall publish, make available for public inspection and copying during business hours, and distribute by subscription upon the request of any person:

Rules promulgated under section 3 (2).

Copies of final judgments rendered under this act provided to the attorney general by clerks of the courts pursuant to section 12 (1).

Any other matter as required by Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended.

An assurance of discontinuance entered into pursuant to section 6.

The attorney general may charge a reasonable fee to cover the expense of copying or distribution.

History: 1976, Act 331, Eff. Apr. 1, 1977
Mich. Comp. Laws § 331.304 — MI Code / Chapter 331 / Act Act-1-of-1912-1st-Ex-Sess- / Section 331.304
Construction of act as to city charter provisions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect the special provisions in the charter of any city already authorizing the construction or purchase of detention hospitals, or for the securing of the care and treatment of persons afflicted with contagious or communicable diseases.

History: 1912, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 1, Imd. Eff. Mar. 8, 1912; CL 1915, 10879; CL 1929, 7084; CL 1948, 331.304