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Mich. Comp. Laws § 123.356 — MI Code / Chapter 123 / Act Act-82-of-1955 / Section 123.356
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.

This act and any contract entered into pursuant thereto shall be liberally construed by the courts. The provisions of this act shall be construed as an additional grant of power to that prescribed by other statutory provisions or by any charter provisions.

History: 1955, Act 82, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1955
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.95202 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-396-of-2002 / Section 324.95202
Financing sewage treatment works projects, storm water projects, and nonpoint source projects; bonds.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

The state shall borrow a sum not to exceed $1,000,000,000.00 and issue the general obligation bonds of the state, pledging the full faith and credit of the state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, to finance sewage treatment works projects, storm water projects, and nonpoint source projects, that improve the quality of the waters of the state.

History: 2002, Act 396, Imd. Eff. May 30, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.20114a — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.20114a
Undertaking response activities without prior approval of department; exception; completion; submission of no further action report.
Status: in_force

Sec. 20114a.

(1) Subject to section 20114 and other applicable law, a person may undertake response activities without prior approval by the department unless 1 or more response activities are being conducted pursuant to an administrative order or agreement or judicial decree that requires prior department approval. Except as otherwise provided in this part, conducting response activities under this section does not relieve any person who is liable under this part from the obligation to conduct further response activities as may be required by the department under this part or other applicable law.

(2) Upon completion of remedial actions that satisfy the cleanup criteria established under this part, a person undertaking remedial actions may submit to the department a no further action report.

History: Add. 1995, Act 71, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1995; Am. 1996, Act 115, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 1996; Am. 2010, Act 228, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 2010
Mich. Comp. Laws § 51.264 — MI Code / Chapter 51 / Act Act-386-of-1913 / Section 51.264
Chief deputy sheriff; compensation.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

The said chief deputy sheriff shall receive an annual salary of 2,000 dollars, payable monthly, and shall receive no other fees or compensation whatsoever for any act or acts performed by him in connection with the said office.

History: 1913, Act 386, Eff. Aug. 14, 1913; CL 1915, 2461; CL 1929, 1345; CL 1948, 51.264
Mich. Comp. Laws § 280.573 — MI Code / Chapter 280 / Act Act-40-of-1956 / Section 280.573
Costs; items, contingent expenses.
Status: in_force

Sec. 573.

The cost of any project shall include (1) the cost of locating, establishing and constructing the project; (2) the administrative staff, office and other expenses of the board and commission; (3) the cost of construction of all works and appurtenances necessary to efficient operation and maintenance of the project; (4) the cost of acquiring any lands and/or rights of way; (5) all engineering, legal and other professional fees; (6) the cost of the service and publication of all notices; (7) interest on bonds for the first year, if bonds are to be issued; and (8) an amount not exceeding 10% of those costs which are to be assessed against public corporations, to cover contingent expenses.

History: 1956, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3370 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3370
Assistance in applying to facility for placement.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3370.

If the commissioner finds, after a hearing, held pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, or if the board of governors, upon its own motion, finds that a large number of persons are failing to gain the benefits of the facility, the facility shall provide service to assist the public in making application to the facility for placement.

History: Add. 1969, Act 346, Eff. Apr. 1, 1970; Am. 1979, Act 145, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981
Mich. Comp. Laws § 559.140 — MI Code / Chapter 559 / Act Act-59-of-1978 / Section 559.140
Easement for encroachment.
Status: in_force

Sec. 40.

To the extent that a condominium unit or common element encroaches on any other condominium unit or common element, whether by reason of any deviation from the plans in the construction, repair, renovation, restoration, or replacement of any improvement, or by reason of the settling or shifting of any land or improvement, a valid easement for the encroachment shall exist. This section shall not be construed to allow or permit any encroachment upon, or an easement for an encroachment upon, units described in the master deed as being comprised of land and/or airspace above and/or below said land, without the consent of the co-owner of the unit to be burdened by the encroachment or easement.

History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978; Am. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001
Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.212 — MI Code / Chapter 339 / Act Act-299-of-1980 / Section 339.212
Annual report.
Status: in_force

Sec. 212.

The department shall prepare and publish an annual report describing the activities of the department and each agency created pursuant to this act. The annual report shall be filed with the governor and the legislature.

History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3448 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3448
Cancellation; optional provision.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3448.

There may be a provision as follows:

CANCELLATION: The insurer may cancel this policy at any time by written notice delivered to the insured, or mailed to the insured, stating when, not less than 5 days thereafter, the cancellation shall be effective; and after the policy has been continued beyond its original term the insured may cancel this policy at any time by written notice delivered or mailed to the insurer, effective upon receipt or on a later date as may be specified in the notice. In the event of cancellation, the insurer may retain the pro rata premium for the expired time or $25.00, whichever is greater. Cancellation is without prejudice to any claim originating prior to the effective date of cancellation.

History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957; Am. 1987, Act 168, Imd. Eff. Nov. 9, 1987; Am. 1990, Act 170, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1990
Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.181 — MI Code / Chapter 780 / Act Act-8-of-1952 / Section 780.181
Effect and enforcement of confirmed registered foreign support order.
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.

If a registered foreign support order has been confirmed, it shall be treated in the same manner as a support order issued by a court of this state. A registered foreign support order has the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses, and proceedings for reopening, modifying, vacating, or staying as a support order of this state and may be enforced and satisfied in like manner.

The friend of the court shall enforce a confirmed order.

History: Add. 1985, Act 172, Eff. Mar. 1, 1986
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.704 — MI Code / Chapter 400 / Act Act-218-of-1979 / Section 400.704
Definitions; C to F.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

(1) "Co-occurring enhanced crisis residential program" means a program approved by the department of health and human services for providing short-term intensive mental health and substance use disorder services that is able to address the mental health needs, substance use disorder needs, or both of an individual through enhanced programming and staffing patterns that are reviewed and approved by the department of health and human services.

(2) "Council" means the adult foster care licensing advisory council created in section 8.

(3) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(4) "Developmental disability" means that term as defined in section 100a of the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1100a.

(5) "Direct access" means access to a resident or to a resident's property, financial information, medical records, treatment information, or any other identifying information.

(6) "Director" means the director of the department.

(7) "Do-not-resuscitate order" means a document executed under the Michigan do-not-resuscitate procedure act, 1996 PA 193, MCL 333.1051 to 333.1067, directing that, in the event a resident suffers cessation of both spontaneous respiration and circulation, no resuscitation will be initiated.

(8) "Foster care" means the provision of supervision, personal care, and protection in addition to room and board, for 24 hours a day, 5 or more days a week, and for 2 or more consecutive weeks for compensation provided at a single address. Providing room under a landlord and tenant arrangement does not, by itself, exclude a person from the licensure requirement under this act.

History: 1979, Act 218, Eff. Mar. 27, 1980; Am. 1996, Act 194, Eff. Aug. 1, 1996; Am. 2010, Act 380, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 2010; Am. 2013, Act 156, Eff. Feb. 4, 2014; Am. 2016, Act 525, Eff. Apr. 9, 2017; Am. 2018, Act 388, Eff. Mar. 19, 2019; Am. 2018, Act 557, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Mich. Comp. Laws § 85.17 — MI Code / Chapter 81 / Act Act-215-of-1895 / Section 85.17
Vacancies; filling.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.

In case any vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, or in any other elective office, except justice of the peace, constable and school trustee, as hereinafter provided, the council may fill such vacancy by appointment at any time within 20 days after such vacancy occurs, or may, within such time, call a special election for the purpose of filling such vacancy, as they may deem for the best interest of the city. Vacancies in the office of justice of the peace and constable shall be filled at the next annual election or at a special election called for that purpose. Vacancies in any appointive office shall be filled within 20 days after such vacancy occurs, by the mayor by and with the consent of the council.

History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895; CL 1897, 3004; CL 1915, 2920; CL 1929, 1844; CL 1948, 85.17
Mich. Comp. Laws § 37.2203 — MI Code / Chapter 37 / Act Act-453-of-1976 / Section 37.2203
Employment agency; prohibited practices generally.
Status: in_force

Sec. 203.

An employment agency shall not fail or refuse to procure, refer, recruit, or place for employment, or otherwise discriminate against, an individual because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, or marital status; or classify or refer for employment an individual on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, or marital status.

History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977; Am. 2023, Act 6, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.8512 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.8512
Nitrates in groundwater exceeding certain limits associated with aquifer sensitivity or fertilizer use; educational materials provided to fertilizer users; authority of department director; eligibility of regional stewardship to receive certain grants; authorization to land-apply materials containing fertilizers at agronomic rates.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8512.

Upon confirming the presence of nitrate in groundwater in concentration exceeding 50% of the maximum contaminant level for nitrates in 20% of drinking water wells associated with an aquifer sensitivity region or fertilizer use activity, the director of the department shall provide educational materials to fertilizer users within that region and may do 1 or more of the following:

Establish a regional stewardship team to assist in the coordination of local activities designed to prevent further contamination of groundwater and to identify all probable sources of nitrate.

Conduct further monitoring to determine the concentration and spatial distribution of nitrates in the aquifer.

Perform an evaluation of activities in the monitoring region to determine the sources of nitrate that may have contributed to the contamination.

Implement a stewardship program in the aquifer sensitivity region pursuant to part 87.

Assist the regional stewardship team in designing a regional plan to prevent further contamination of groundwater by fertilizer use activities, which plan must include an assessment of all probable sources of nitrates.

Establish a program that provides incentives for users to increase nitrogen use efficiency.

Upon approval of a regional plan by the director of the department, the regional stewardship team is eligible to receive grants from the freshwater protection fund established by part 87.

The director of the department may, upon written request, authorize persons to land-apply materials containing fertilizers at agronomic rates. This authorization shall prescribe appropriate operational control activities to protect the application location and shall identify both the location of remediation and the location or locations where such a land application will take place.

History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 767.92 — MI Code / Chapter 760 / Act Act-175-of-1927 / Section 767.92
Attendance in another state; hearing; summons; custody; fee.
Status: in_force

Sec. 92.

A judge of a court of record in a state which by law has provided for commanding persons within that state to attend and testify in this state may certify under seal of his court that for purposes of a criminal prosecution in his court or a grand jury investigation in his state, a person in this state is required as a material witness for a specified number of days.

Upon presentation of a certificate issued pursuant to subsection (1) to a judge of a court of record in a county where such witness is found, the judge shall fix a time and place for a hearing and make an order directing the witness to appear at the hearing. At such hearing the certificate shall be prima facie evidence of all the facts stated therein.

The judge shall issue a summons with a copy of the certificate attached directing the witness to attend and testify in the court where the criminal prosecution is pending or a grand jury is investigating if he determines at the hearing that:

The witness is material and necessary to the prosecution or investigation.

The attendance and testifying in the prosecution or investigation will not cause undue hardship to the witness.

The laws of the state where the prosecution or investigation is being held and the laws of any other state through which the witness may be required to pass by ordinary course of travel protect the witness from arrest and service of civil or criminal process.

If a certificate recommends that the witness be taken into immediate custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state to assure his attendance in the requesting state, the judge may direct that the witness be forthwith brought before him for a hearing without notice. If the judge at the hearing is satisfied of the desirability of custody and delivery, for which determination the certificate shall be prima facie proof of desirability, he may order that the witness be forthwith taken into custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state without issuing a summons.

If a witness, who is summoned pursuant to this section and is paid by an authorized person the sum of 10 cents for each mile of the ordinary traveled route to and from the court where such prosecution or investigation is being held and $5.00 for each day that he is required to travel and attend as a witness, fails without good cause to attend and testify as directed in the summons, he shall be punished in the manner provided for the punishment of any witness who disobeys a summons issued from a court of record in this state.

History: Add. 1970, Act 232, Imd. Eff. Dec. 3, 1970
Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1351 — MI Code / Chapter 691 / Act Act-159-of-2014 / Section 691.1351
Application and construction of act.
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.

History: 2014, Act 159, Eff. Dec. 8, 2014
Mich. Comp. Laws § 570.1106 — MI Code / Chapter 570 / Act Act-497-of-1980 / Section 570.1106
Additional definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 106.

(1) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, other legal entity, or any combination of these.

(2) "Professional services" means services that are customarily and legally performed by or under the supervision or responsible control of design professionals in the course of their professional practice, including, but not limited to, programming, planning, surveying, site investigation, analysis, assessment, design, preparation of drawings and specifications, and construction administration services.

(3) "Project" means the aggregate of improvements contracted for by the contracting owner.

(4) "Residential structure" means an individual residential condominium unit or a residential building containing not more than 2 residential units, the land on which it is or will be located, and all appurtenances, in which the owner or lessee contracting for the improvement is residing or will reside on completion of the improvement.

(5) "Subcontractor" means a person, other than a laborer or supplier, who pursuant to a contract between himself or herself and a person other than the owner or lessee performs any part of a contractor's contract for an improvement.

(6) "Supplier" means a person who, pursuant to a contract with a contractor or a subcontractor, leases, rents, or in any other manner provides material or equipment that is used in the improvement of real property. Supplier does not include a design professional or a person that has a subcontract with a design professional as described in section 107b.

(7) "Wages" means all earnings of an employee, whether determined on the basis of time, task, piece, commission, or other method of calculation, for labor or services, except fringe benefits and withholdings.

History: 1980, Act 497, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Am. 1981, Act 191, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Am. 1982, Act 17, Eff. Mar. 1, 1982; Am. 2006, Act 497, Eff. Jan. 3, 2007; Am. 2010, Act 147, Imd. Eff. Aug. 23, 2010; Am. 2018, Act 367, Imd. Eff. Dec. 12, 2018
Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.1605 — MI Code / Chapter 390 / Act Act-100-of-2005 / Section 390.1605
Violation; civil action; damages.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.

A person damaged by a violation of this act may bring a civil action and may recover costs, reasonable attorney fees, and the greater of either the person's actual damages or $100,000.00.

History: 2005, Act 100, Imd. Eff. July 22, 2005
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.4901 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.4901
“Panel” defined.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4901.

As used in this chapter, "panel" means a mediation panel selected pursuant to section 4905.

History: Add. 1986, Act 178, Eff. Oct. 1, 1986
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.5415a — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.5415a
Project responsibilities of water supplier; departmental guidance.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5415a.

(1) A water supplier is responsible for obtaining any federal, state, or local permits necessary for the project and shall perform any surveys or studies that are required under the permits.

(2) A water supplier shall incorporate all appropriate provisions, conditions, and mitigative measures included in the studies, surveys, permits, and licenses into the construction documents. The construction documents are subject to review by the department for conformity with environmental determinations and coordination requirements.

(3) All applicable and appropriate conditions and mitigative measures must be enforced by the municipality or its designated representative and apply to all construction and post-construction activities, including disposal of all liquid or solid spoils, waste material, and residuals from construction.

(4) A water supplier may seek guidance from the department regarding the requirements under this part or the rules promulgated under this part.

History: Add. 2022, Act 132, Imd. Eff. June 30, 2022
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.13801 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.13801
Short title.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13801.

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "medical waste regulatory act".

History: Add. 1990, Act 18, Eff. May 31, 1990
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.1608 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.1608
Obstructing, resisting, or opposing officers as misdemeanor; penalty.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1608.

A person who knowingly or willfully obstructs, resists, or opposes the department, an officer appointed by the department, or any other peace officer in the performance of the duties and execution of the powers prescribed in this part or in any statute or law, in making an arrest or search as provided in this part, or in serving or attempting to serve or execute any process or warrant issued by lawful authority, or who obstructs, resists, opposes, assaults, beats, or wounds the department, any officer appointed by the department, or any other peace officer while the department or officer is lawfully making an arrest or search, lawfully serving or attempting to serve or execute any such process or warrant, or lawfully executing or attempting to execute or lawfully performing or attempting to perform any of the powers and duties provided for in the statutes or laws described in section 1601, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in section 479 of the Michigan penal code, Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, being section 750.479 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. In making an arrest or search as provided in this part, or in serving or attempting to serve or execute any process or warrant, the department, any officer appointed by the department, or any other peace officer shall identify himself or herself by uniform, badge, insignia, or official credentials.

History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995