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Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.4605 — MI Code / Chapter 125 / Act Act-57-of-2018 / Section 125.4605
Development area; establishment in municipality; exception; criteria; compliance.
Status: in_force

Sec. 605.

A development area shall only be established in a municipality and, except for a development area located in a qualified development area, shall comply with all of the following criteria:

(a) Is adjacent to or is within 500 feet of a road classified as an arterial or collector according to the Federal Highway Administration manual "Highway Functional Classification - Concepts, Criteria and Procedures".

(b) Contains at least 10 contiguous parcels or at least 5 contiguous acres.

(c) More than 1/2 of the existing ground floor square footage in the development area is classified as commercial real property under section 34c of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.34c.

(d) Residential use, commercial use, or industrial use has been allowed and conducted under the zoning ordinance or conducted in the entire development area, for the immediately preceding 30 years.

(e) Is presently served by municipal water or sewer.

(f) Is zoned to allow for mixed use that includes high-density residential use.

(g) The municipality agrees to all of the following:

( i ) To expedite the local permitting and inspection process in the development area.

( ii ) To modify its master plan to provide for walkable nonmotorized interconnections, including sidewalks and streetscapes throughout the development area.

History: 2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.135a — MI Code / Chapter 750 / Act Act-328-of-1931 / Section 750.135a
Leaving child unattended in vehicle; prohibition; violation; definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 135a.

(1) A person who is responsible for the care or welfare of a child shall not leave that child unattended in a vehicle for a period of time that poses an unreasonable risk of harm or injury to the child or under circumstances that pose an unreasonable risk of harm or injury to the child.

(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a crime as follows:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) to (d), the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.

(b) If the violation results in physical harm other than serious physical harm to the child, the person 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.

(c) If the violation results in serious physical harm to the child, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

(d) If the violation results in the death of the child, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) "Child" means an individual less than 6 years of age.

(b) "Physical harm" and "serious physical harm" mean those terms as defined in section 136b.

(c) "Unattended" means alone or without the supervision of an individual 13 years of age or older who is not legally incapacitated.

(d) "Vehicle" means that term as defined in section 79 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.79.

History: Add. 2008, Act 519, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009
Mich. Comp. Laws § 38.1540 — MI Code / Chapter 38 / Act Act-427-of-1984 / Section 38.1540
Prohibited conduct.
Status: in_force

Sec. 40.

Members of the retirement board and employees of the retirement system are prohibited from:

Having any beneficial interest, direct or indirect, in any investment of the retirement system.

Being an endorser or obligor, or providing surety, for any money loaned to or borrowed from the retirement system.

Borrowing any of the money or other assets of the retirement system.

Receiving any pay or emolument from any individual or organization, other than compensation paid by the retirement system, with respect to investments of the retirement system.

History: 1984, Act 427, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1985
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1340 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.1340
Report of court clerk.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1340.

The clerk of the court or the clerk's designee, within 10 days after the close of each term for which jurors have been selected, shall certify as follows:

The name and residence of each juror who was excused or discharged by the court, with the reason for the excuse or discharge.

The name and residence of each person notified who did not attend or serve.

The name and residence of each person punished for contempt as provided in this chapter.

History: Add. 1968, Act 326, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968; Am. 2004, Act 12, Eff. June 1, 2004
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.811cc — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1949 / Section 257.811cc
Fund-raising plate recognizing Detroit Red Wings.
Status: in_force

Sec. 811cc.

(1) No later than August 1, 2019, the secretary of state shall develop under section 811e and issue under section 811f a fund-raising plate or collector plate recognizing the Detroit Red Wings. The fund-raising plate or collector plate authorized in this section shall bear an appropriate logo, the design of which the Detroit Red Wings shall submit to the secretary of state.

(2) The Detroit Red Wings fund is created within the state treasury. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments. Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.

(3) The secretary of state shall transfer the donation money from the sale of fund-raising plates recognizing the Detroit Red Wings to the state treasurer, who shall credit the donation money to the Detroit Red Wings fund established under subsection (2).

(4) The state treasurer shall disburse money in the fund established under subsection (2) on a quarterly basis to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation.

(5) The state treasurer shall be the administrator of the fund created in subsection (2) for auditing purposes.

(6) Money disbursed to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation under this section shall be distributed to eligible nonprofit organizations that are exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, 26 USC 501.

History: Add. 2018, Act 326, Eff. Sept. 30, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3406tt — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3406tt
Coverage for certain hormonal contraceptives.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3406tt.

In addition to any coverage requirements under state or federal law, an insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for a hormonal contraception patch, self-administered hormonal contraception, or vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive that is covered under an insured health insurance policy and that is prescribed and dispensed by a pharmacist as provided in section 17744g of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17744g, at a pharmacy in the insurer's network. An insurer described in this section shall also provide coverage for consultation. Coverage required under this section must be consistent with coverage of other prescription drugs under the insured's health insurance policy.

History: Add. 2024, Act 241, Eff. Apr. 2, 2025
Mich. Comp. Laws § 565.164 — MI Code / Chapter 565 / Act Act-125-of-1966 / Section 565.164
Adjustment to escrow account.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

Not later than March 1, 1994, a mortgagee, a vendor of a land contract, or their agent shall adjust the escrow account maintained for the payment of real property taxes to be levied in the 1994 calendar year by an amount that the mortgagee, vendor, or agent reasonably anticipates to be paid during the 1994 calendar year.

An adjustment to the escrow account pursuant to subsection (1) shall become effective for the periodic payment that is due not later than April 30, 1994.

Any adjustments made to the escrow account shall be considered reasonable if the adjustment is a reduction of not less than 35% of the total property taxes levied for the 1993 calendar year.

Upon the receipt of a written request by a mortgagor or a vendee of a land contract, the mortgagee, vendor, or their agent shall, within a reasonable time, adjust the escrow account maintained for the payment of the 1994 real property taxes by reducing the amount required to be escrowed based upon the actual amount of taxes levied on the property in 1993 for local school district and intermediate school district operating purposes. An adjustment under this subdivision is required only if the mortgagor or vendee includes with the written request either of the following:

The 1993 tax statements that state the actual dollar amount of real property tax levied for local school district and intermediate school district operating purposes.

A certificate by the local taxing authority that states the actual dollar amount of real property tax levied for local school district and intermediate school district operating purposes.

This section shall not be construed to prohibit a mortgagee, a vendor of a land contract, or their agent from adjusting the escrow account if information is or becomes available regarding the actual amount of real property tax levied or to be levied on the property for local school district and intermediate school district operating purposes.

This section shall not be construed to require a mortgagee, a vendor of a land contract, or their agent to adjust the escrow account for a periodic payment that is due before April 1, 1994.

History: Add. 1993, Act 285, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1993
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.50119 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.50119
Applicability of part.
Status: in_force

Sec. 50119.

Except where expressly modified by this subpart, this part applies to the western Upper Peninsula forest restoration pilot project.

History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.1309 — MI Code / Chapter 440 / Act Act-174-of-1962 / Section 440.1309
Accelerating payment or performance or requiring collateral or additional collateral.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1309.

A term providing that 1 party or that party's successor in interest may accelerate payment or performance or require collateral or additional collateral "at will" or when the party "deems itself insecure", or words of similar import, means that the party has power to do so only if that party in good faith believes that the prospect of payment or performance is impaired. The burden of establishing lack of good faith is on the party against which the power has been exercised.

History: Add. 2012, Act 86, Eff. July 1, 2013
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.35802 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.35802
Adopt-a-shoreline program; duties of department.
Status: in_force

Sec. 35802.

In implementing this part and the adopt-a-shoreline program, the department shall do all of the following:

Create a recognition program that acknowledges the efforts of volunteer groups and the members of the groups that participate in the adopt-a-shoreline program.

Provide safety information and assistance to the participating volunteer groups.

Provide volunteer groups with natural resource information and educational materials.

History: Add. 1996, Act 89, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996
Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.4708 — MI Code / Chapter 125 / Act Act-57-of-2018 / Section 125.4708
Director; compensation; service; oath; bond; duties; acting director; treasurer; secretary; legal counsel; duties; other personnel.
Status: in_force

Sec. 708.

(1) The board may employ and fix the compensation of a director, subject to the approval of the governing body of the municipality. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the board. A member of the board is not eligible to hold the position of director. Before beginning his or her duties, the director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath, and furnish bond, by posting a bond in the sum determined in the ordinance establishing the authority payable to the authority for use and benefit of the authority, approved by the board, and filed with the municipal clerk. The premium on the bond shall be considered an operating expense of the authority, payable from funds available to the authority for expenses of operation. The director shall be the chief executive officer of the authority. Subject to the approval of the board, the director shall supervise and be responsible for the preparation of plans and the performance of the functions of the authority in the manner authorized by this part. The director shall attend the meetings of the board and shall provide to the board and to the governing body of the municipality a regular report covering the activities and financial condition of the authority. If the director is absent or disabled, the board may designate a qualified person as acting director to perform the duties of the office. Before beginning his or her duties, the acting director shall take and subscribe to the oath, and furnish bond, as required of the director. The director shall furnish the board with information or reports governing the operation of the authority as the board requires.

(2) The board may employ and fix the compensation of a treasurer, who shall keep the financial records of the authority and who, together with the director, shall approve all vouchers for the expenditure of funds of the authority. The treasurer shall perform all duties delegated to him or her by the board and shall furnish bond in an amount prescribed by the board.

(3) The board may employ and fix the compensation of a secretary, who shall maintain custody of the official seal and of records, books, documents, or other papers not required to be maintained by the treasurer. The secretary shall attend meetings of the board and keep a record of its proceedings and shall perform other duties delegated by the board.

(4) The board may retain legal counsel to advise the board in the proper performance of its duties. The legal counsel shall represent the authority in actions brought by or against the authority.

(5) The board may employ other personnel considered necessary by the board.

History: 2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.803j — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1949 / Section 257.803j
Special registration plate for member or spouse of member of armed forces during Korean War; display of vignette; inscription; application form; proof; issuance; tab for persons with disabilities; tax; misdemeanor; expiration; renewal.
Status: in_force

Sec. 803j.

(1) A person who was a member of the United States Armed Forces or a person whose spouse was a member of the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War may make application to the secretary of state for a special registration plate that displays an appropriate vignette preceding the registration numbers and has the word "veteran" inscribed beneath the registration numbers.

(2) Application for a special registration plate must be on a form prescribed by the secretary of state, and must be accompanied by any proof of the applicant or the applicant's spouse having been a Korean War veteran that the secretary of state may require. The application for a special registration plate must not require a service fee under section 804.

(3) Upon proper application, the secretary of state shall issue 1 or more special registration plates under this section for each applicant for use on a passenger vehicle. A person who is disabled who makes application for a special registration plate under this section shall be issued a tab for persons with disabilities as provided in section 803f for his or her special registration plate. The secretary of state shall require the same proof that the applicant is a disabled person as is required for issuance of a permanent windshield placard under section 675. A person issued 1 or more special registration plates under subsection (1) must be assessed the applicable tax provided in section 801.

(4) The use of a special registration plate issued under this section on a vehicle other than the vehicle for which the plate is issued, or by a person who does not qualify under this section, is a misdemeanor.

(5) The special registration plate issued under this section expires on the birthday of the vehicle owner. When new plates are issued by the secretary of state, application for renewal of the special registration plate must not require a service fee under section 804. The applicant is not required to furnish the proof provided in subsection (2).

History: Add. 1989, Act 17, Eff. Nov. 11, 1989; Am. 1994, Act 104, Eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Am. 1998, Act 68, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1998; Am. 1999, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Nov. 24, 1999; Am. 2022, Act 143, Imd. Eff. July 11, 2022
Mich. Comp. Laws § 450.2317 — MI Code / Chapter 450 / Act Act-162-of-1982 / Section 450.2317
Person purchasing shares of corporation; person holding stock or membership in fiduciary or representative capacity; person becoming assignee, transferee, or pledgee of shares or membership; liability.
Status: in_force

Sec. 317.

(1) A person that purchases shares of a corporation from the corporation or purchases a membership in a corporation is not liable to the corporation or its creditors with respect to the shares or membership except to pay the consideration for the issuance of the shares or membership.

(2) A person that holds stock or membership in a corporation in a fiduciary or representative capacity is not personally liable to the corporation as the holder of or subscriber for shares or membership, but the estate or funds for which the person is holding the stock or membership are liable to the corporation as the holder or subscriber.

(3) A person that becomes an assignee, transferee, or pledgee of shares or membership or of a subscription for shares or membership in good faith and without knowledge or notice that the full consideration has not been paid is not liable to the corporation or its creditors for any unpaid portion of the consideration, but the original holder or subscriber and any assignee or transferee before an assignment or transfer to a person that takes in good faith and without knowledge or notice remains liable for that amount.

(4) Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, a person that is a shareholder or member of a corporation is not personally liable for the acts or debts of the corporation except that the person may become personally liable by reason of the person's own acts or conduct.

History: 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Am. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015
Mich. Comp. Laws § 290.568 — MI Code / Chapter 290 / Act Act-114-of-1965 / Section 290.568
Effective date.
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.

This act shall take effect January 1, 1966.

History: 1965, Act 114, Eff. Jan. 1, 1966
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1326 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1974 / Section 257.1326
Public or private investigation by administrator; additional powers of administrator.
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.

The administrator shall on his own initiative or in response to complaints, make reasonable and necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this state and gather evidence against a person who violated or is about to violate this act or a rule or order hereunder.

The administrator may:

Require or permit a person to file a statement in writing or otherwise as the administrator determines as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated.

Mediate disputes between parties arising from violations of this act or an administrative rule.

Develop conditions of probation or operation for the facility or mechanic mutually agreed upon and signed by the facility or the mechanic and the administrator instead of further disciplinary proceedings.

On his own initiative, conduct spot check investigations of motor vehicle repair facilities registered or required to be registered throughout the state on a continuous basis to determine whether or not the facility is in compliance with this act and rules promulgated hereunder. The administrator may not alter the odometer on a vehicle employed in such investigations or deliberately misrepresent the condition of the vehicle.

Conduct mechanical and diagnostic examinations of vehicles when there are reasonable grounds to believe that an unlawful act or practice was used to produce the repair or to make the repair.

History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975; Am. 1976, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976
Mich. Comp. Laws § 570.405 — MI Code / Chapter 570 / Act Act-59-of-1864-Ex-Sess- / Section 570.405
Warrant; execution by sheriff.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

The sheriff to whom such warrant shall be directed and delivered shall forthwith execute the same, and shall keep the water-craft, and other property seized by him to be disposed of as hereinafter provided.

History: 1864, Ex. Sess., Act 59, Eff. May 7, 1864; CL 1871, 6651; How. 8239; CL 1897, 10792; CL 1915, 14895; CL 1929, 13141; CL 1948, 570.405
Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1133 — MI Code / Chapter 691 / Act Act-20-of-2008 / Section 691.1133
Applicability of act; scope.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), this act applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that both of the following apply:

(a) The judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.

(b) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, the judgment is final, conclusive, and enforceable.

(2) This act does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is any of the following:

(a) A judgment for taxes.

(b) A fine or other penalty.

(c) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

(3) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this act applies to the foreign-country judgment.

History: 2008, Act 20, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 2008
Mich. Comp. Laws § 450.2124 — MI Code / Chapter 450 / Act Act-162-of-1982 / Section 450.2124
Requirements of other acts not modified; compliance; inconsistency between acts.
Status: in_force

Sec. 124.

(1) This act does not modify the requirements of the following:

(a) The supervision of trustees for charitable purposes act, 1961 PA 101, MCL 14.251 to 14.266.

(b) 1965 PA 169, MCL 450.251 to 450.253.

(c) The charitable organizations and solicitations act, 1975 PA 169, MCL 400.271 to 400.294.

(d) The uniform prudent management of institutional funds act.

(e) The career development and distance learning act, 2002 PA 36, MCL 390.1571 to 390.1579.

(2) A corporation subject to 1 or more of the acts listed in subsection (1) shall comply with those acts and shall comply with this act. If there is any inconsistency between those acts and this act, those acts shall control.

History: 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Am. 2002, Act 33, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 2002; Am. 2009, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Sept. 10, 2009
Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.273 — MI Code / Chapter 423 / Act Act-17-of-1980 / Section 423.273
Initiation of binding arbitration proceedings; conditions; request.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

In the course of mediation of a labor agreement dispute of employees, except a grievance dispute concerning the interpretation or application of an existing labor agreement, if the dispute has not been resolved to the agreement of both parties within 30 days after the submission of the dispute to mediation, or within further additional periods to which the parties may agree, the department or the employees may initiate binding arbitration proceedings by making a prompt request for those proceedings in writing to the other party and by furnishing a copy of the request to the employment relations commission.

History: 1980, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 24, 1980