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Mich. Comp. Laws § 323.103 — MI Code / Chapter 323 / Act Act-222-of-1949 / Section 323.103
Water pollution control; public corporations, acceptance of aid from industries; contracts and agreements.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

Any public corporation is further authorized to accept contributions and other aid from industries for the purpose of aiding in the prevention or abatement of water pollution and in furtherance of such purpose to enter into contracts and agreements with industries covering the following:

The collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial wastes from industries;

The use and operation by any such public corporation of sewage collection, treatment and/or disposal facilities owned by any industry;

The coordination of the sewage collection, treatment and/or disposal facilities of the public corporation with the sewage collection, treatment and/or disposal facilities of any industry;

When determined by its governing body to be in the public interest and necessary for the protection of the public health, any public corporation is authorized to enter into and perform contracts, whether long-term or short-term, with any industrial establishment for the provision and operation by the public corporation of sewerage facilities to abate or reduce the pollution of waters caused by discharges of industrial wastes by the industrial establishment and the payment periodically by the industrial establishment to the public corporation of amounts at least sufficient, in the determination of such governing body, to compensate the public corporation for the cost of providing (including payment of principal and interest charges, if any), and of operating and maintaining the sewerage facilities serving such industrial establishment: Provided, That the exercise by any public corporation of such powers outside of its corporate limits shall be subject to the legal rights of the political subdivision within which such powers are to be exercised and shall also be subject to any and all constitutional and statutory provisions relating thereto.

History: 1949, Act 222, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2124 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.2124
Certified copies as evidence; United States weather record.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2124.

Any copy of the record of observations in regard to the condition of the weather taken under the direction of the department of agriculture of the United States, or any other federal agency, when certified by the officer in charge thereof at the place where the same is taken and kept, that the same is a true copy of the record on file in said department or agency, may be received in evidence in any civil or criminal cause in any court, and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts and circumstances therein contained and stated.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
Mich. Comp. Laws § 35.605 — MI Code / Chapter 35 / Act Act-9-of-1946-1st-Ex-Sess- / Section 35.605
Earnings of Michigan veterans' trust fund; allocation; investment; accounting.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

(1) The earnings of the Michigan veterans' trust fund shall be allocated from time to time by the board of trustees as follows:

(a) The operating expenses of the fund shall be approved annually and funded from the surplus earnings.

(b) Fifty percent of the remaining surplus in and the earnings of the fund shall be allocated for distribution to county and district committees on the basis of need as determined by the board.

(c) The balance of the surplus in and earnings of the trust fund after allocations under subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be allocated in part or in whole to the several county and district committees on the basis of veteran population. The funds made available to the board of trustees for distribution to county and district committees on the basis of need as determined by the board of trustees shall be disbursed only for the same purposes of providing for needs of Michigan veterans as defined by 1965 PA 190, MCL 35.61 to 35.62, or their dependents as are the funds allocated to county and district committees on the basis of veteran population.

(2) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the Michigan veterans' trust fund. The state treasurer shall have the same authority to invest the assets of the trust fund as is granted to an investment fiduciary under the public employee retirement system investment act, 1965 PA 314, MCL 38.1132 to 38.1140m. The state treasurer shall comply with the divestment from terror act in making investments under this act. The trust fund shall be considered state funds and shall be protected by the official bond of the state treasurer.

(3) The state treasurer shall annually prepare an accounting of revenues and expenditures from the trust fund. This accounting shall specifically identify the interest and earnings of the trust fund, shall describe how the amount of interest and earnings has been affected by the expanded investment options provided for in subsection (2), and shall identify how the increased interest and earnings, if any, have been expended. This accounting shall be provided to the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees.

History: 1946, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 9, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1946; CL 1948, 35.605; Am. 1949, Act 197, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1949; Am. 1949, Act 306, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949; Am. 1954, Act 117, Eff. Aug. 13, 1954; Am. 1968, Act 349, Imd. Eff. July 30, 1968; Am. 1975, Act 226, Imd. Eff. Aug. 27, 1975; Am. 2002, Act 53, Eff. Sept. 21, 2002; Am. 2008, Act 235, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2008
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.5432 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.5432
Hearing test and screening.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5432.

If a health professional in charge of the care of a newborn infant or, if none, the health professional in charge at the birth of an infant, the hospital, the health department, or other facility administers or causes to be administered to the infant a hearing test and screening, then that person or facility shall report to the department, on a form as prescribed by the department, the results of all hearing tests and screens conducted on infants who are less than 12 months of age and on children who have been diagnosed with hearing loss and are less than 3 years of age. The report shall include the type, degree, and symmetry of the diagnosis, along with where and when the diagnosis was made.

History: Add. 2006, Act 31, Imd. Eff. Feb. 23, 2006
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.9304 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.9304
Additional duties and powers of department.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9304.

In addition to the other duties and powers conferred upon the department under this part, the department has the following duties and powers:

(a) To offer such assistance as may be appropriate to the directors of conservation districts in implementing any of their responsibilities under this part and as otherwise provided by law.

(b) To keep the directors of each of the districts informed of the activities and experience of all other districts and to facilitate cooperation and sharing of advice and experience between the districts.

(c) To approve and coordinate the programs of all conservation districts.

(d) To secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies, and the state and any of its agencies, in the work of the districts, and to formulate policies and procedures as the department considers necessary for the extension of aid in any form from federal or state agencies to the districts.

(e) To disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of the conservation districts and to encourage the formation of districts in areas where their organization is desirable.

(f) To review district budgets and financial information, including audit reports.

History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995; Am. 1998, Act 463, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1999; Am. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013
Mich. Comp. Laws § 205.310 — MI Code / Chapter 205 / Act Act-48-of-1929 / Section 205.310
Injunction.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.

Upon a bill being filed under the direction of the attorney general in the circuit court for the county of Ingham, that court shall have power to restrain by injunction, any corporation, association or person who has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this act and in the same manner to restrain any corporation, association or person from continuing to produce oil or gas while delinquent in the filing of any report or the paying of any tax, penalty or cost required under the provisions of this act.

History: 1929, Act 48, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929; CL 1929, 3613; CL 1948, 205.310
Mich. Comp. Laws § 290.693 — MI Code / Chapter 290 / Act Act-153-of-1975 / Section 290.693
Order requiring remittance of moneys to designated association; cease and desist order; recovery of costs and expenses; order dismissing complaint; civil penalty.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

If upon the preponderance of the testimony taken the director of the department of agriculture is of the opinion that a purchaser named in the complaint has violated this act, then the director shall state his findings of fact and conclusions of law and cause to be served on that purchaser an order requiring the purchaser to immediately forward the appropriate moneys to the designated association.

The director may apply to the circuit court for an order requiring the purchaser to cease and desist from violating the act and the court may order further affirmative relief as will effectuate the policies of this act. The director may permit the aggrieved association to recover all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in filing and prosecuting the complaint, including attorney fees.

If upon the preponderance of the testimony taken, the director is not of the opinion that any purchaser named in the complaint has violated this act, then the director shall state his findings of fact and conclusions of law and issue an order dismissing the complaint.

A purchaser who violates this act may also be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $500.00 for each violation of this act.

History: 1975, Act 153, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975
Mich. Comp. Laws § 24.37 — MI Code / Chapter 24 / Act Act-44-of-1899 / Section 24.37
Michigan compiled laws; distribution; sale; price; “publication” or “published” defined.
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.

A sufficient number of publications of the Michigan compiled laws shall be provided to the department of management and budget for distribution as follows:

One publication copy to each member of the legislature.

Forty publication copies to the secretary of the state senate for use as desk copies by the members of the senate.

One hundred fourteen publication copies to the clerk of the state house of representatives for use as desk copies by the members of the house of representatives.

Unless directed otherwise by the legislative service bureau, the department of management and budget may sell copies of the Michigan compiled laws at a price determined by the legislative service bureau.

As used in this section, "publication" or "published" means the production and dissemination of information in print, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic form.

History: Add. 1958, Act 161, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958; Am. 1962, Act 85, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963; Am. 1964, Act 66, Imd. Eff. May 12, 1964; Am. 1972, Act 369, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973; Am. 1983, Act 97, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1983; Am. 1995, Act 179, Imd. Eff. Oct. 17, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 288.736 — MI Code / Chapter 288 / Act Act-267-of-2001 / Section 288.736
Equipment; compliance with sanitary standards.
Status: in_force

Sec. 176.

A person shall ensure that all new equipment meets applicable sanitary standards. Equipment and utensils coming in contact with milk, dairy products, mix or frozen desserts, including sanitary pumps, piping, fittings, and connections, shall be constructed of stainless steel or other equally corrosion-resistant material. However, where the use of stainless steel is not practicable, or in old equipment, other metals properly coated or plated may be approved in writing by the director on a case-by-case basis. Nonmetallic parts having product contact surfaces shall be of material that meets sanitary standards.

History: 2001, Act 267, Eff. Feb. 8, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 18.353 — MI Code / Chapter 18 / Act Act-223-of-1976 / Section 18.353
Crime victims services commission; powers and duties generally.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

The commission shall do all of the following:

Promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, including rules for the approval of attorneys' fees for representation before the commission or before the court of appeals upon judicial review as provided for in section 8.

Obtain from a state or local governmental unit assistance and data to enable the commission to carry out its functions and duties.

Investigate and determine claims for awards and reinvestigate or reopen cases as the commission considers necessary.

Direct medical examination of victims.

Review all appeals, hold hearings, administer oaths or affirmations, examine any person under oath or affirmation, issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and giving of testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documentary or other evidence. For the purposes of this section, a certified copy of an investigative report relating to the hearing meets the requirements of this section.

Take or cause to be taken affidavits or depositions within or without the state.

Give an annual written report of its activities to the governor and the legislature.

Conduct a program to insure continued public awareness of the provisions of this act in cooperation with state and local agencies.

Monitor, evaluate, and coordinate state and local victim assistance programs.

Administer and provide advice for the disbursement of federal funds available from the victims of crime act of 1984, chapter XIV of the comprehensive crime control act of 1984, title II of Public Law 98-473, 98 Stat. 2170, for the purposes of compensating and assisting crime victims.

Perform the duties required under Act No. 196 of the Public Acts of 1989, being sections 780.901 to 780.911 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

With the exception of subsection (1)(e), the powers provided in subsection (1) may be delegated by the commission to a member of the commission or its staff.

History: 1976, Act 223, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977; Am. 1985, Act 157, Imd. Eff. Nov. 15, 1985; Am. 1996, Act 519, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1997
Mich. Comp. Laws § 29.491 — MI Code / Chapter 29 / Act Act-56-of-2009 / Section 29.491
Short title.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "fire safety standard and firefighter protection act".

History: 2009, Act 56, Eff. Jan. 1, 2010
Mich. Comp. Laws § 250.1105a — MI Code / Chapter 250 / Act Act-142-of-2001 / Section 250.1105a
"Trooper Joel E. Popp Memorial Highway"; "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway".
Status: in_force

Sec. 105a.

(1) The portion of highway I-75 in Saginaw County beginning at Willard Road and extending north to Riverview Road shall be known as the "Trooper Joel E. Popp Memorial Highway".

(2) The portion of highway M-53 in Macomb County beginning at the intersection with 18 Mile Road and continuing north to the interchange with Hall Road shall be known as the "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway". Subject to section 2, a sign designating the location of the "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway" must be placed at the northbound intersection of highway M-53 and 18 Mile Road and on the southern side of the southbound intersection of highway M-53 and 20 Mile Road.

History: Add. 2024, Act 166, Eff. Apr. 2, 2025
Mich. Comp. Laws § 473.2 — MI Code / Chapter 473 / Act Act-197-of-1891 / Section 473.2
New company; rights, franchises and liabilities.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

Upon making the agreement mentioned in the preceding section, in the manner required therein, and filing a duplicate thereof in the office of the secretary of state, the said 2 corporations mentioned or referred to in this section shall be merged into the new corporation provided for in such agreement, to be known by the corporate name therein mentioned, and the details of such agreement shall be carried into effect as provided therein. And all and singular, the rights and franchises of each and all of said 2 corporations, parties to such agreement, and all and singular their rights and interests in and to every species of property and things in action, shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in such new corporation, without any other deed or transfer, and such new corporation shall hold and enjoy the same together with all other rights of property, in the same manner and to the same intent, as if the said 2 corporations, parties to such agreement should have continued to retain the title and transact the business of such corporation; and the titles and the real estate acquired by either of said 2 corporations shall not be deemed to revert or be impaired by means of anything in this act contained; Provided: That all rights of creditors and all other liens upon the property of either of said corporations parties to the said agreement, shall be and hereby are preserved unimpaired and the respective corporations shall continue to exist so far as may be necessary to enforce the same. And provided further, That all the debts, liabilities and duties of either company shall thenceforth attach to such new corporation and be enforced against the same, to the same extent, and in the same manner as if such debts, liabilities and duties had been originally incurred by it.

History: 1891, Act 197, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1891; CL 1897, 6469; CL 1915, 8567; CL 1929, 11329; CL 1948, 473.2
Mich. Comp. Laws § 487.2067 — MI Code / Chapter 487 / Act Act-161-of-1988 / Section 487.2067
Prohibited activities or practices.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.

A licensee under this act shall not do any of the following:

Engage in the business of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson licensed under article 25 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2501 to 339.2518.

Engage in the business of a pawnbroker licensed under 1917 PA 273, MCL 446.201 to 446.219.

Engage in the business of a debt management company licensed under the debt management act, 1975 PA 148, MCL 451.411 to 451.437.

Entering into a tying arrangement through which the licensee conditions the sale of 1 financial service to a consumer on the agreement by the consumer to purchase 1 or more other financial services from the licensee, an affiliate, or subsidiary of the licensee.

Knowingly permit a person to violate an order that has been issued under this act or any other financial licensing act that prohibits that person from being employed by, an agent of, or a control person of the licensee.

History: 1988, Act 161, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988; Am. 1999, Act 275, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2000; Am. 2002, Act 390, Imd. Eff. May 30, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 53.89 — MI Code / Chapter 53 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 53.89
Register of deeds; bond; penal sum; approval; surety.
Status: in_force

Sec. 89.

As determined by the county board of commissioners, the register of deeds either shall be covered by a blanket bond or shall give a bond to the people of this state in the penal sum of at least $3,000.00. The individual bond shall be approved by the county board of commissioners and secured by a surety company authorized to do business in this state.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 14; CL 1857, 437; CL 1871, 579; How. 607; CL 1897, 2610; CL 1915, 2472; CL 1929, 1373; CL 1948, 53.89; Am. 1964, Act 255, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1964; Am. 1974, Act 24, Imd. Eff. Feb. 26, 1974; Am. 1978, Act 635, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1979
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.220 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1949 / Section 257.220
Application for original registration or certificate of title; examination of indexes and stolen car records.
Status: in_force

Sec. 220.

The department upon receiving application for original registration of a vehicle or any certificate of title shall first check the engine and serial number or vehicle number shown in the application against the indexes of registered motor vehicles and against the index of stolen and recovered motor vehicles required to be maintained by this act.

History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.8326 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.8326
Service of process; schedule of fees; mileage rate.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8326.

The schedule of fees and the rate for mileage provided in section 2559 shall be the fees and the rate of mileage for process served out of the district court.

History: Add. 1979, Act 182, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 1979; Am. 1982, Act 173, Eff. Sept. 1, 1982
Mich. Comp. Laws § 259.785 — MI Code / Chapter 259 / Act Act-333-of-1965 / Section 259.785
Model rockets; location of launch site, standards.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

A model rocket may be launched, operated and flown only in a location, not otherwise restricted by law, which shall comply with the following minimum standards:

A ground area shall be used containing at least 5,000 square yards and having a general rectangular shape with no side less than 50 yards in length.

Flight areas shall be located in places that will not create a hazard to persons and property in the vicinity of the area.

Flight areas shall not contain or be located adjacent to a high voltage power line, major highway, multi-story building or other obstacle.

History: 1965, Act 333, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965
Mich. Comp. Laws § 388.552 — MI Code / Chapter 388 / Act Act-302-of-1921 / Section 388.552
Private, denominational or parochial schools; definition.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

A private, denominational or parochial school within the meaning of this act shall be any school other than a public school giving instruction to children below the age of 16 years, in the first 8 grades as provided for the public schools of the state, such school not being under the exclusive supervision and control of the officials having charge of the public schools of the state.

History: 1921, Act 302, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921; CL 1929, 8152; CL 1948, 388.552
Mich. Comp. Laws § 550.602 — MI Code / Chapter 550 / Act Act-173-of-1958 / Section 550.602
Scope of act.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

All life insurance and all accident and health insurance sold in connection with loans or other credit transactions shall be subject to the provisions of this act except such insurance sold in connection with loans on dwellings or mobile homes where the term of the loan is in excess of 5 years.

History: 1958, Act 173, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958; Am. 1968, Act 97, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1968