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Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.521 — MI Code / Chapter 380 / Act Act-451-of-1976 / Section 380.521
Urban high school academy; powers; definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 521.

An urban high school academy is a public school under section 2 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963, is a school district for the purposes of section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 and for the purposes of sections 1225 and 1351a, and is subject to the leadership and general supervision of the state board over all public education under section 3 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963. An urban high school academy is a body corporate and is a governmental agency. The powers granted to an urban high school academy under this part constitute the performance of essential public purposes and governmental functions of this state.

As used in this part:

"Authorizing body" means the governing board of a state public university that issues a contract as provided in this part.

"Certificated teacher" means an individual who holds a valid teaching certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction under section 1531.

"Contract" means the executive act taken by an authorizing body that evidences the authorization of an urban high school academy and that establishes, subject to the constitutional powers of the state board and applicable law, the written instrument executed by an authorizing body conferring certain rights, franchises, privileges, and obligations on an urban high school academy, as provided by this part, and confirming the status of an urban high school academy as a public school in this state.

"Educational management company" means an entity that enters into an agreement with the governing board of a public school to provide comprehensive educational, administrative, management, or instructional services or staff to the public school.

"Entity" means a nonprofit corporation that is organized under the nonprofit corporation act, 1982 PA 162, MCL 450.2101 to 450.3192, and that has been granted tax-exempt status under section 509(a) of the internal revenue code of 1986.

"State public university" means a state university described in section 4, 5, or 6 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963.

History: Add. 2003, Act 179, Imd. Eff. Oct. 3, 2003
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3406z[1] — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.3406z[1]
Disability insurance policies; discrimination against living donors; prohibition; definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3406z.

(1) This section applies to disability insurance policies or certificates delivered or issued for delivery after December 31, 2023.

(2) Unless there is an additional actuarial risk, as determined in accordance with sound actuarial principles as well as the individual's actual and reasonably anticipated experience, an insurer shall not do any of the following with respect to a disability insurance policy or certificate based solely on the individual's status as a living donor:

(a) Deny coverage.

(b) Cancel coverage.

(c) Refuse to issue the policy or certificate.

(d) Determine the price or premium for the policy or certificate.

(e) Otherwise vary a term or condition of the policy or certificate.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) "Living donor" means an individual who is not deceased and has donated any of the following:

( i ) All or part of an organ.

( ii ) A tissue.

(b) "Organ" means a human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, esophagus, stomach, or small or large intestine, a portion of the human gastrointestinal tract, or another part of the human body designated by the department by rule.

(c) "Tissue" means a portion of the human body other than an organ, including, but not limited to, an eye, skin, bone, bone marrow, a heart valve, a spermatozoon, an ova, an artery, a vein, a tendon, a ligament, blood, blood derivatives, a pituitary gland, or fluid.

History: Add. 2023, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Nov. 7, 2023
Mich. Comp. Laws § 429.354 — MI Code / Chapter 429 / Act Act-317-of-1975 / Section 429.354
Labeling class of appliances as to energy use and efficiency; adoption and promulgation of rule; affirmative finding as to rule.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

A class of appliances shall be required to be labeled as to energy use and efficiency upon adoption of a rule by the commission requiring that labeling. Such a rule may only be adopted upon the establishment of a voluntary federal program of energy labeling for a class of appliances, and shall be promulgated by the commission pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Upon promulgation of a rule, the commission shall also make an affirmative finding that the rule will:

Provide consumers with information which will result in significant saving to the consumer and will promote energy conservation to a significant degree.

Be able to be carried out by manufacturers without adding a significant cost burden to the manufacturer or the consumer.

Be reflective of test procedures contained or identified in a specification promulgated by the agency of the federal government administering the voluntary program.

History: 1975, Act 317, Eff. Mar. 31, 1976
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.214 — MI Code / Chapter 141 / Act Act-204-of-1933 / Section 141.214
Defaulted municipal bonds; payment of accepted tenders.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

Upon the acceptance of any of such tenders, said bonds shall be paid at the price requested by such tenders, out of the funds available therefor of such special assessment district or improvement project, and such bonds as shall have been accepted in pursuance to such tenders shall be immediately cancelled.

History: 1933, Act 204, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1933; CL 1948, 141.214
Mich. Comp. Laws § 456.213 — MI Code / Chapter 456 / Act Act-58-of-1915 / Section 456.213
Sale of niches; trust fund, investment and use.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.

One-half of the moneys received from the sale of niches shall be transferred to a trust fund until a sufficient amount has accumulated to insure the perpetual maintenance, and care of the columbarium, in which case they may be diverted to the treasury of the corporation. Moneys received for the trust fund shall only be invested in such securities as are considered legal investments for banks and trust companies in the state of Michigan. All interest received from such investments, however, shall be payable to the treasurer of the corporation and be used as aforesaid.

History: 1915, Act 58, Eff. Aug. 24, 1915; CL 1915, 11189; CL 1929, 10474; CL 1948, 456.213
Mich. Comp. Laws § 550.524 — MI Code / Chapter 550 / Act Act-386-of-1996 / Section 550.524
Documents to be obtained by provider; right to avoid or rescind contract.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

A provider entering into a contract with a viator shall obtain both of the following:

A written statement from a physician that the viator is of sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence.

A signed document by the viator stating:

Consent to the contract.

Acknowledgment of the terminal illness or condition.

Representation that the viator has a full and complete understanding of the contract.

Representation that the viator has a full and complete understanding of the benefits of the policy.

A release of the medical records and acknowledgment that the contract has been entered into freely and voluntarily. The provider shall keep all medical records received under this subparagraph confidential.

A viatical settlement contract entered into in this state shall contain a provision giving the viator the right to void the contract for at least 30 days after the date the contract is signed, or 15 days after the receipt of the viatical settlement contract consideration, whichever is less. The provider shall notify the insurer of the policy of a rescission within 30 days of the date that a contract is rescinded under this subsection.

History: 1996, Act 386, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997
Mich. Comp. Laws § 395.88 — MI Code / Chapter 395 / Act Act-232-of-1964 / Section 395.88
Gifts; acceptance, use.
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.

The state board may accept and use gifts made by bequest or otherwise for carrying out the purposes of this act. Gifts made under such conditions as in the judgment of the state board are proper and consistent with the provisions of this act may be so accepted and shall be held, invested, reinvested and used in accordance with the conditions of the gifts.

History: 1964, Act 232, Imd. Eff. May 22, 1964
Mich. Comp. Laws § 62.12 — MI Code / Chapter 61 / Act Act-3-of-1895 / Section 62.12
Failure of officer to give or maintain bond.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.

If any person elected or appointed to office fails to give or maintain the bond or security required for the due performance of the duties of his or her office, within the time specified under section 8 or 9 of this chapter, the council shall declare the office vacant, unless the officer gives the requisite bond or security before the council makes its declaration.

History: 1895, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1895; CL 1897, 2710; CL 1915, 2580; CL 1929, 1490; CL 1948, 62.12; Am. 1998, Act 255, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998
Mich. Comp. Laws § 288.713 — MI Code / Chapter 288 / Act Act-267-of-2001 / Section 288.713
Dry milk product repackaging operator; duties.
Status: in_force

Sec. 153.

A person conducting a dry milk product repackaging operation shall do all of the following:

Ensure that repackaging occurs in a sanitary manner and take all precautions to prevent contamination and minimize dust.

Ensure that all exterior surfaces of each individual container are practically free of product before the container is wrapped or packaged in shipping containers.

Keep the floor of each packaging site free of dust accumulation, waste, cartons, liners, or other refuse.

Vacuum conveyors, packaging, and carton making equipment throughout each packaging day to prevent the accumulation of dust.

Prohibit bottles or glass material of any kind in the repackaging or hopper room.

Ensure that the inlet openings of all hoppers and bins are of a size approved by the department, screened, and placed at least 6 inches above the floor level.

Clean the packaging site and all packaging equipment as often as necessary to maintain a sanitary operation and thoroughly examine and clean points of equipment where residues of the dry product may accumulate.

Thoroughly clean windows, doors, walls, light fixtures, and ledges of the packaging site as frequently as necessary to maintain department standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Identify and dispose of waste dry milk products at the fillers in a manner that ensures that the waste dry milk product is not used for human consumption.

A person packaging a dry milk product shall do all of the following:

Store or arrange the packaged dry milk product in aisles, rows, or sections and lots at least 18 inches from any wall and in an orderly manner that allows easy access for inspection or for cleaning of the site.

Place all bags and small containers of product on pallets elevated approximately 6 inches from the floor.

Keep the storage site clean and dry and all openings to the storage site protected against insects and rodents.

Arrange all supplies on dunnage or pallets in an orderly manner for accessibility and cleaning of the storage site.

Keep supplies enclosed in their original wrapping material until used.

Keep supplies removed from their original containers in an enclosed metal cabinet, bin, or on shelving, and protected from powder and dust or other contamination.

Vacuum the storage site as often as necessary to preserve cleanliness and order.

Take all necessary precautions throughout the entire operation to prevent the adulteration of 1 product with another.

History: 2001, Act 267, Eff. Feb. 8, 2002
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.31501 — MI Code / Chapter 324 / Act Act-451-of-1994 / Section 324.31501
Meanings of words and phrases.
Status: in_force

Sec. 31501.

For purposes of this part, the words and phrases defined in sections 31502 to 31505 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Mich. Comp. Laws § 552.682 — MI Code / Chapter 552 / Act Act-216-of-1985 / Section 552.682
Voluntary income withholding.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.

A person who is the obligor on a support order of another jurisdiction may obtain voluntary income withholding by filing with the office of the friend of the court in the county in which withholding is sought a request for income withholding and a certified copy of the support order of the other jurisdiction. The court shall enter an order of income withholding and the order shall take effect immediately. An order of income withholding entered under this section shall be treated in all respects in the same manner as other orders of income withholding entered pursuant to this act.

History: 1985, Act 216, Eff. Mar. 1, 1986
Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.1627 — MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.1627
Investigations or examinations; enforcement; hearing; consent agreement; injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1627.

In addition to other powers under this act, the commissioner may conduct investigations or examinations of insurers and producers to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

Upon finding that an insurer or producer has violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter, the commissioner may issue an order directing that the insurer or producer cease and desist from committing the violations, impose a civil penalty for the violations, provide an equitable remedy for past violations, or any combination of these.

Upon the issuance of an order under subsection (2), the insurer or producer may request a hearing. At the hearing, the burden shall be on the insurer or producer to show cause why an order issued pursuant to subsection (2) should be annulled, modified, or confirmed. Pending the hearing and the decision by the commissioner, the commissioner shall suspend the effective date of the order. Not more than 60 days after the hearing, the commissioner shall enter an order of final determination that shall specify all relevant findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders. With the agreement of each affected insurer or producer, and in lieu of a hearing, the commissioner may enter into a consent agreement disposing of the matters that would be the subject of the hearing and order.

The commissioner may bring an action in the circuit court for Ingham county for an injunction or other appropriate relief to enjoin threatened or existing violations of this chapter or of the commissioner's orders or regulations or for restitution on behalf of persons aggrieved by a violation of this chapter or of the commissioner's orders or regulations.

History: Add. 2002, Act 655, Eff. Mar. 23, 2003
Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.4212 — MI Code / Chapter 440 / Act Act-174-of-1962 / Section 440.4212
Presentment by notice of item not payable by, through, or at a bank; treating item as dishonored.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4212.

(1) Unless otherwise instructed, a collecting bank may present an item not payable by, through or at a bank by sending to the party to accept or pay a record providing notice that the bank holds the item for acceptance or payment. The notice must be sent in time to be received on or before the day when presentment is due and the bank must meet any requirement of the party to accept or pay under section 3501 by the close of the bank's next banking day after it knows of the requirement.

(2) If presentment is made by notice and payment, acceptance, or request for compliance with a requirement under section 3501 is not received by the close of business on the day after maturity or in the case of demand items by the close of business on the third banking day after notice was sent, the presenting bank may treat the item as dishonored and charge any drawer or endorser by sending it notice of the facts.

History: 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964; Am. 1993, Act 130, Eff. Sept. 30, 1993; Am. 2014, Act 103, Imd. Eff. Apr. 10, 2014
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.2853 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.2853
Permit for disinterment and reinterment required; issuance; forms for permits and applications; retention of application; copy of permit as permanent record; petition for disinterment order.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2853.

A permit for disinterment and reinterment is required before disinterment of a dead body. The local health department in whose jurisdiction the body is interred shall issue the permit upon proper application by a licensed funeral director or person acting as a funeral director in accordance with rules promulgated by the department.

A person shall not disinter or permit the disinterment of a dead body in a cemetery and the body's reinterment in a cemetery or removal from the cemetery unless a disinterment and reinterment permit is issued by the local health department in the jurisdiction in which the cemetery is located.

The department shall prepare and furnish to local health departments the forms for permits and applications therefor, which shall be used in the procedures prescribed by this section and section 2852.

The local health department shall retain an application for a disinterment and reinterment permit for not less than 5 years. A duplicate copy of the permit shall be maintained in permanent records of the cemetery from which the body was disinterred.

If a required consent cannot be obtained, a person may petition the circuit court of the county in which the cemetery is located for a disinterment order.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 460.113 — MI Code / Chapter 460 / Act Act-299-of-1972 / Section 460.113
Deductions from assessments.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.

For the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1973 and annually thereafter, there shall be deducted from any amount to be assessed under section 2 an amount equal to the difference by which the actual expenditures for the previous fiscal year attributable to the regulation of public utilities are less than the amounts appropriated for those purposes. Such deductions shall be made in the same proportion as the original assessments in section 2 of the act.

History: 1972, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 1972
Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.5411 — MI Code / Chapter 700 / Act Act-386-of-1998 / Section 700.5411
Terms and requirements of bonds.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5411.

The following requirements and provisions apply to a bond required under section 5410:

Unless otherwise provided by the terms of the approved bond, sureties are jointly and severally liable with the conservator and with each other.

By executing an approved bond of a conservator, a surety consents to the jurisdiction of the court that issued letters to the primary obligor in a proceeding pertaining to the conservator's fiduciary duties and naming the surety as a party respondent. Notice of a proceeding must be delivered to the surety or mailed by registered or certified mail to the address listed with the court where the bond is filed and to the address as then known to the petitioner.

On petition of a successor conservator or an interested person, a proceeding may be initiated against a surety for breach of the obligation of the conservator's bond.

The conservator's bond is not void after the first recovery but may be proceeded against from time to time until the whole penalty is exhausted.

A proceeding shall not be commenced against a surety on a matter as to which an action or proceeding against the primary obligor is barred by adjudication or limitation.

History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000
Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2851 — MI Code / Chapter 440 / Act Act-174-of-1962 / Section 440.2851
Lease contract; enforcement by action or defense; conditions; sufficiency of description or writing; determination of term.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2A201.

A lease contract is not enforceable by way of action or defense unless 1 of the following applies:

The total payments to be made under the lease contract, excluding payments for options to renew or buy, are less than $1,000.00.

There is a writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought or by that party's authorized agent, sufficient to indicate that a lease contract has been made between the parties and to describe the goods leased and the lease term.

Any description of leased goods or of the lease term is sufficient and satisfies subsection (1)(b), whether or not it is specific, if it reasonably identifies what is described.

A writing is not insufficient because it omits or incorrectly states a term agreed upon, but the lease contract is not enforceable under subsection (1)(b) beyond the lease term and the quantity of goods shown in the writing.

A lease contract that does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (1), but which is valid in other respects, is enforceable for any of the following:

If the goods are to be specially manufactured or obtained for the lessee and are not suitable for lease or sale to others in the ordinary course of the lessor's business, and the lessor, before notice of repudiation is received and under circumstances that reasonably indicate that the goods are for the lessee, has made either a substantial beginning of their manufacture or commitments for their procurement.

If the party against whom enforcement is sought admits in that party's pleading, testimony, or otherwise in court that a lease contract was made, but the lease contract is not enforceable under this provision beyond the quantity of goods admitted.

With respect to goods that have been received and accepted by the lessee.

The lease term under a lease contract referred to in subsection (4) is determined as follows:

Term specified if there is a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought or by that party's authorized agent specifying the lease term.

If the party against whom enforcement is sought admits in that party's pleading, testimony, or otherwise in court a lease term, the term so admitted.

A reasonable lease term.

History: Add. 1992, Act 101, Eff. Sept. 30, 1992
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1430 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.1430
Appearance in court by attorney or in person; exception.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1430.

Every person of full age and sound mind, may prosecute or defend civil actions in any court by an attorney, or may, at his election, prosecute or defend civil actions in person. No person shall be permitted to prosecute or defend any civil action in person, when he has an attorney in such case.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963