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Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.6201 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.6201
Order permitting payment of judgment in installments; showing.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6201.

The judge of any court having civil jurisdiction at the time of the rendition of a judgment, upon proper showing made by the defendant with both parties or their attorneys present in court, may make a written order permitting the defendant to pay the judgment in installments, at such times and in such amounts as in the opinion of the judge, the defendant is able to pay.

Any judge may make a written order permitting the defendant to pay any judgment previously rendered in or transcribed to his court in installments, upon compliance by the defendant with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of court.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963; Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.76706 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.76706
Construction of part; indebtedness.
Status: in_force

Sec. 76706.

This part shall not be construed or interpreted as authorizing or permitting the incurring of the indebtedness of the state of Michigan contrary to the provisions of the constitution or laws of the state.

History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 45.8 — MI Code / Chapter 45 / Act R-S-of-1846 / Section 45.8
Wayne, Macomb and St. Clair counties; common jurisdiction as to Lake St. Clair.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.

The counties of Wayne, Macomb and St. Clair, shall have jurisdiction, in common, of all offences committed on that part of Lake St. Clair which lies within the limits of this state; and such offences may be heard and tried in either of said counties in which legal process against the offender shall be first issued, in like manner, and to the same effect as if the offence had been committed in any part of either of said counties.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 13; CL 1857, 307; CL 1871, 438; How. 444; CL 1897, 2446; CL 1915, 2247; CL 1929, 1105; CL 1948, 45.8
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.211 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1949 / Section 257.211
Synopsis, summary, or compilation of laws relating to vehicles; selling price of compilation; disposition and use of money collected.
Status: in_force

Sec. 211.

The secretary of state may publish a synopsis or summary of the laws of this state regulating the operation of vehicles and may deliver a copy without charge as the secretary of state may deem necessary.

The secretary of state may publish a compilation of the laws of this state relating to the ownership and operation of vehicles and other laws relative to the department of state. The secretary of state shall establish a selling price for the compilation and may raise or lower the selling price of the compilation to reflect changes in preparation, printing and distribution costs.

Money collected from the sale of the compilation shall be credited to a revolving fund created by this act, known as the "Michigan department of state publications fund". Money in the fund shall be used to pay preparation, printing and distribution costs incurred by the department in connection with the publication. Money in the fund at the close of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund.

History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949; Am. 1980, Act 137, Imd. Eff. May 29, 1980
Mich. Comp. Laws § 550.354 — MI Code / Chapter 550 / Act Act-125-of-1963 / Section 550.354
Articles of incorporation; contents.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

Any persons associating as a nonprofit dental care corporation shall qualify under this act by subscribing to and filing articles of incorporation as provided in section 5. The articles shall contain:

The names of the incorporators and their places of residence.

The location of the principal office of the corporation for the transaction of business in this state.

The name by which the corporation shall be known, which shall not include the words insurance, casualty, surety, health and accident, mutual or other words descriptive of the insurance or surety business. The corporation shall not assume any name likely to mislead the public, or any name already in use by another existing corporation of this state, or corporation lawfully carrying on business in this state, or so nearly similar thereto as to lead to confusion or deception.

The purposes of the corporation.

The term of existence of the corporation, which shall be for not more than 30 years.

The time for holding the annual meeting of members of the corporation.

Any terms and conditions of membership in the corporation which the incorporators wish set forth in the articles.

Any other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the corporation.

History: 1963, Act 125, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.42711 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.42711
Released or escaped game as property of state; permission to release game birds required.
Status: in_force

Sec. 42711.

Game that are released or that escape from the premises of a person licensed under this part become the property of the state.

Game birds shall not be released without the written permission of the department.

History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1355 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.1355
Practices governed by supreme court rules.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1355.

With respect to the selection and impaneling of jurors, any examination, challenge, replacement, oath or other practice not otherwise governed by the provisions of this chapter shall be governed by rules adopted by the supreme Court.

History: Add. 1972, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Mar. 3, 1972
Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.7g — MI Code / Chapter 211 / Act Act-206-of-1893 / Section 211.7g
Seawall, jetty, groin, dike, or other structure.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7g.

The value of a seawall, jetty, groin, dike, or other structure whose primary purpose is to prevent or control erosion or prevent or control inundation or flooding on property affected by waters or levels of the Great Lakes or their connecting waters and tributaries as affected by levels of the Great Lakes is exempt from taxation. The department of natural resources shall, when requested by the owner or the assessor, determine if such seawall, jetty, groin, dike, or other structure has as its primary purpose the prevention or control of erosion.

That portion of structures which are modified or designed to provide benefits other than erosion control or flood prevention are not exempt from assessment for property tax.

History: Add. 1973, Act 187, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974; Am. 1976, Act 165, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1976
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.21799d — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.21799d
Collection of civil penalty; noncompliance; order.
Status: in_force

Sec. 21799d.

A civil penalty assessed under this part shall be collected by the department. If the person or nursing home against whom a civil penalty has been assessed does not comply with a written demand for payment within 30 days, the department shall issue an order to do 1 of the following:

Direct the department of treasury to deduct the amount of the civil penalty from amounts otherwise due from the state to the nursing home and remit that amount to the department.

Add the amount of the civil penalty to the nursing home's licensing fee. If the licensee refuses to make the payment at the time of application for renewal of its license, the license shall not be renewed.

Bring an action in circuit court to recover the amount of the civil penalty.

History: Add. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979
Mich. Comp. Laws § 457.661 — MI Code / Chapter 457 / Act Act-18-of-1895 / Section 457.661
Mystic Order of New Kaaba; incorporation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

That the supreme, grand and subordinate temples of the Mystic Order of the New Kaaba, of the state of Michigan, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.

History: 1895, Act 18, Imd. Eff. Mar. 14, 1895; CL 1897, 8128; CL 1915, 10602; CL 1929, 10810; CL 1948, 457.661
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.79 — MI Code / Chapter 445 / Act Act-452-of-2004 / Section 445.79
Property subject to forfeiture.
Status: in_force

Sec. 19.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the following property is subject to forfeiture:

(a) Any personal or real property that has been used, possessed, or acquired in a felony violation of this act.

(b) Except as provided in subparagraphs ( i ) to ( iii ), a conveyance, including an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, used or intended for use to transport, or in any manner to facilitate the transportation of, for the purpose of sale or receipt, property described in subdivision (a):

( i ) A conveyance used by a person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as a common carrier is not subject to forfeiture unless it is determined that the owner or other person in charge of the conveyance is a consenting party or privy to a violation of this act.

( ii ) A conveyance is not subject to forfeiture by reason of any act or omission established by the owner of that conveyance to have been committed or omitted without the owner's knowledge or consent.

( iii ) A forfeiture of a conveyance encumbered by a bona fide security interest is subject to the interest of the secured party who neither had knowledge of nor consented to the act or omission.

(c) Books, records, computers, electronic equipment, and research products and materials, including microfilm, digital media, tapes, and data, used or intended for use in violation of this act.

(d) Any money, negotiable instruments, securities, or any other thing of value that is found in close proximity to any property that is subject to forfeiture under subdivision (a), (b), or (c) is presumed to be subject to forfeiture. This presumption may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.

(2) Property used to commit a violation of this act is not subject to forfeiture unless the owner of the property actively participates in or consents to the violation of this act.

(3) Property of any of the following providers is not subject to forfeiture under this act unless it is determined that the provider is a consenting party or privy to a violation of this act:

(a) A telecommunication provider.

(b) An internet service provider.

(c) A computer network service provider.

(d) An interactive computer service provider.

History: Add. 2010, Act 315, Eff. Apr. 1, 2011
Mich. Comp. Laws § 397.151 — MI Code / Chapter 397 / Act Act-250-of-1931 / Section 397.151
Regional libraries; plan for establishment and location.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

The state board for libraries shall develop a plan for the establishment and location of regional libraries throughout the state based on a detailed survey of the needs of the various localities of the state. A region shall include 2 or more counties.

History: 1931, Act 250, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931; CL 1948, 397.151; Am. 1961, Act 116, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961
Mich. Comp. Laws § 37.2402 — MI Code / Chapter 37 / Act Act-453-of-1976 / Section 37.2402
Educational institution; prohibited practices.
Status: in_force

Sec. 402.

An educational institution shall not do any of the following:

(a) Discriminate against an individual in the full utilization of or benefit from the institution, or the services, activities, or programs provided by the institution because of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

(b) Exclude, expel, limit, or otherwise discriminate against an individual seeking admission as a student or an individual enrolled as a student in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the institution, because of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

(c) For purposes of admission only, make or use a written or oral inquiry or form of application that elicits or attempts to elicit information concerning the religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status of an individual, except as permitted by rule of the commission or as required by federal law, rule, or regulation, or pursuant to an affirmative action program.

(d) Print or publish or cause to be printed or published a catalog, notice, or advertisement indicating a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, of an applicant for admission to the educational institution.

(e) Announce or follow a policy of denial or limitation through a quota or otherwise of educational opportunities of a group or its members because of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977; Am. 1982, Act 512, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983; Am. 1993, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Oct. 29, 1993; Am. 2023, Act 6, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 117.34 — MI Code / Chapter 117 / Act Act-279-of-1909 / Section 117.34
Police officers; powers.
Status: in_force

Sec. 34.

When any person has committed or is suspected of having committed any crime or misdemeanor within a city, or has escaped from any city prison, the police officers of the city shall have the same right to pursue, arrest and detain such person without the city limits as the sheriff of the county.

History: 1909, Act 279, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909; CL 1915, 3337; CL 1929, 2270; CL 1948, 117.34
Mich. Comp. Laws § 557.25 — MI Code / Chapter 557 / Act Act-216-of-1981 / Section 557.25
Married woman as surety for debt or obligation of other person; judgment against married woman; satisfaction.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

A married woman may act as a surety for the debt or obligation of another person, including the debt of her husband, by signing a written instrument providing for the suretyship. A judgment entered against the married woman as a surety may be satisfied out of her separate property as described in section 1, whether or not the contract of suretyship benefits or concerns that separate property.

History: 1981, Act 216, Eff. Mar. 31, 1982
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.35104 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.35104
Proximity of wild and natural areas to certain urban centers; designation of private land or land controlled by other governmental units.
Status: in_force

Sec. 35104.

The department shall attempt to provide, to the extent possible, wild areas and natural areas in relative proximity to urban centers of more than 100,000 population.

Private land or land under the control of other governmental units may be designated by the department in the same way as a wilderness area, wild area, or natural area and administered by the department under a cooperative agreement between the owner and the department.

History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 24.227 — MI Code / Chapter 24 / Act Act-306-of-1969 / Section 24.227
Validity of guidelines; contesting guideline.
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.

A guideline adopted after the effective date of this section is not valid unless processed in substantial compliance with sections 24, 25, and 26. However, inadvertent failure to give notice to any person as required by section 24 does not invalidate a guideline which was otherwise processed in substantial compliance with sections 24, 25, and 26.

A proceeding to contest a guideline on the grounds of noncompliance with sections 24, 25, and 26 shall be commenced within 2 years after the effective date of the guideline.

History: Add. 1986, Act 292, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1986
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1131 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.1131
Salary; eleventh circuit.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1131.

In the eleventh circuit, the stenographer shall be paid an annual salary of $12,000.00.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963; Am. 1966, Act 304, Eff. Jan. 1, 1967; Am. 1975, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1975
Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.823 — MI Code / Chapter 780 / Act Act-87-of-1985 / Section 780.823
Additional notice to victim; means; contents of impact statement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 73.

The prosecuting attorney, upon and in accordance with the request of the victim, shall give to the victim notice of the following:

The defendant's conviction.

The offenses for which the defendant was convicted.

If a presentence investigation report is to be prepared, the victim's right to make a written or oral impact statement for use in the preparation of the presentence investigation report concerning the defendant.

The address and telephone number of the probation office which is to prepare the presentence investigation report.

That a presentence investigation report and any statement of the victim included in the report will be made available to the defendant unless exempted from disclosure by the court.

The victim's right to make an impact statement at sentencing.

The time and place of the sentencing proceeding.

The notice given by the prosecuting attorney to the victim must be given by any means reasonably calculated to give prompt actual notice.

A notice given under subsection (1) shall inform the victim that his or her impact statement may include but shall not be limited to the following:

An explanation of the nature and extent of any physical, psychological, or emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim.

An explanation of the extent of any economic loss or property damage suffered by the victim.

An opinion of the need for and extent of restitution and whether the victim has applied for or received compensation for loss or damage.

The victim's recommendation for an appropriate sentence.

History: Add. 1988, Act 21, Eff. June 1, 1988
Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.473 — MI Code / Chapter 168 / Act Act-116-of-1954 / Section 168.473
Referendum petitions; filing.
Status: in_force

Sec. 473.

Referendum petitions shall be presented to and filed with the secretary of state within 90 days after the final adjournment of the legislature.

History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Mich. Comp. Laws § 552.527 — MI Code / Chapter 552 / Act Act-294-of-1982 / Section 552.527
Compensation and expenses of friend of the court and employees.
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.

The compensation and expenses of the friend of the court for each judicial circuit and of the employees of the office and all operating expenses incurred by the office shall be fixed by the chief judge as provided in section 591 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.591. The compensation and expenses shall be paid by the county treasurer from the general fund and the friend of the court fund created under section 2530 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.2530, of the county or counties served.

History: 1982, Act 294, Eff. July 1, 1983; Am. 2009, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 2010
Mich. Comp. Laws § 32.224a — MI Code / Chapter 32 / Act Act-172-of-1913 / Section 32.224a
Camp Grayling; authority of military board as to highways leading to reservation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4a.

The military board is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement or agreements with the township board of the township of Grayling in said county of Crawford, for the construction or repair of the public highways leading into and through the reservation, or to take over from said township any highway approaching or running through the reservation after its construction and repair by the said township, for such consideration as may be agreed upon between the military board and the township board. The military board may alter, straighten, or lay out highways within said reservation and improve such highways, using therefor any moneys to the credit of the military fund not otherwise required for military purposes.

History: Add. 1915, Act 102, Imd. Eff. Apr. 28, 1915; CL 1915, 993; CL 1929, 755; CL 1948, 32.224a
Mich. Comp. Laws § 338.3219 — MI Code / Chapter 338 / Act Act-135-of-1986 / Section 338.3219
Responsibility for removal of asbestos.
Status: in_force

Sec. 219.

If the contract does not provide for asbestos abatement, a construction contractor or construction subcontractor who contracts to provide an improvement to real property shall not be responsible to provide for the removal of asbestos discovered in the course of providing the improvement to the property. This section shall not apply to construction contractor and construction subcontractor contracts entered into prior to the effective date of this act.

History: 1986, Act 135, Eff. July 2, 1986
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.8221 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.8221
Presiding judge; election; term; vacancies; authority.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8221.

The judges in each district shall meet and by a majority vote of all the judges serving in the district elect a presiding judge to hold office for 1 year. Vacancies in the office of presiding judge shall be filled in like manner. The presiding judge shall have full authority and control, subject to supervision of the supreme court, over all matters of administration. In any district having only 1 judge, such judge shall be the presiding judge. In districts having only 2 judges, the judge receiving the higher number of votes shall be the presiding judge for the year 1969 and thereafter the position of presiding judge shall be alternated.

History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968
Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.893 — MI Code / Chapter 390 / Act Act-291-of-1967 / Section 390.893
Parking violations bureau; establishment; purpose; operating expense.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

The governing board of a state university or college may establish a parking violations bureau as an exclusive agency to accept admissions of responsibility in cases of violation of any university or college parking ordinance and to collect and retain fines and costs as prescribed in the ordinance if the violation is designated a civil infraction. The expense of operating the bureau shall be borne by the governing board and the personnel of the bureau shall be university or college employees.

History: Add. 1972, Act 372, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973; Am. 1978, Act 515, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979