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Mich. Comp. Laws § 457.367 — MI Code / Chapter 457 / Act Act-85-of-1905 / Section 457.367
Membership; trustees, election, term, qualification.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.

Every such corporation shall have power to provide by its by-laws for succession to its original membership and for new membership; and shall also have power to provide by its by-laws for the election from its stockholders of a board of trustees, and to fix the number and term of office of such trustees. But such board of trustees shall not be less than 5 and such term of office shall not exceed 3 years. Such board of trustees shall consist of an equal number from each subordinate chartered lodge of Knights of Pythias owning and holding shares of stock in said corporation as a lodge and situated in the town or city where the property of said corporation is located.

History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905; CL 1915, 10477; CL 1929, 10680; CL 1948, 457.367
Mich. Comp. Laws § 418.345 — MI Code / Chapter 418 / Act Act-317-of-1969 / Section 418.345
Death resulting from injury; expense of last sickness, funeral, and burial; payment by employer; limitation; application; order.
Status: in_force

Sec. 345.

If death results from the injury, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, the reasonable expense of the employee's last sickness, funeral, and burial. The cost of the funeral and burial shall not exceed $6,000.00 or the actual cost, whichever is less. Any person who performed such service or incurred such liability may file an application with the bureau. A worker's compensation magistrate may order the employer to pay such sums.

History: 1969, Act 317, Eff. Dec. 31, 1969; Am. 1971, Act 187, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 1971; Am. 1985, Act 103, Imd. Eff. July 30, 1985; Am. 1994, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1994; Am. 1996, Act 107, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1996
Mich. Comp. Laws § 730.251 — MI Code / Chapter 730 / Act Act-288-of-1929 / Section 730.251
Terms for trial of jury cases; adoption of law.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

Any city may by charter or ordinance establish terms for the trial of jury cases in the justice court of such city, and may provide that jury cases may be set for trial upon 1 or more certain days of each month or as soon thereafter as such trial can be reached. Any city so providing for terms for the trial of jury cases and having a justice court clerk who acts as clerk for all of the justices of the peace in such city, may by an ordinance passed by a 3/4 vote of the legislative body of said city, adopt the provisions of this act as the method of the selection of jurors for the trial of jury cases. In such ordinance it shall not be necessary to embody the terms of this act but the same may be adopted by reference only. After this act has once been adopted, such adoption may be rescinded by an ordinance passed by a 3/4 vote of the legislative body of such city.

History: 1929, Act 288, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929; CL 1929, 16497; CL 1948, 730.251
Mich. Comp. Laws § 206.524 — MI Code / Chapter 206 / Act Act-281-of-1967 / Section 206.524
Credit adjustment; sale or transfer of homestead.
Status: in_force

Sec. 524.

If the amount of the property taxes used as a basis for the credit computation differs from the property tax liability incurred and paid by the taxpayer for the tax year, the credit for the ensuing year shall be adjusted by the amount of the difference.

If homestead property subject to ad valorem taxes is sold or transferred during the tax year, the respective amounts of credit shall be based on the ratio of days that the property was the claimant's homestead to the total number of days in the tax year.

History: Add. 1973, Act 20, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1973; Am. 1987, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1987
Mich. Comp. Laws § 552.104 — MI Code / Chapter 552 / Act Act-259-of-1909 / Section 552.104
Divorce decree; certified copy; recording.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.

A certified copy of any decree granted in a suit for divorce may be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of any county in this state.

History: 1909, Act 259, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909; CL 1915, 11439; CL 1929, 12769; CL 1948, 552.104
Mich. Comp. Laws § 29.13 — MI Code / Chapter 29 / Act Act-207-of-1941 / Section 29.13
Noncompliance with order; filing petition in circuit court; contents of petition; order to show cause; service of order; hearing; determination; modifying, changing, or affirming order; failure to appear or make return; securing specific performance; injunction prohibited.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.

If at the expiration of the time specified in an order to repair a building, the owner has failed to signify in writing an intention to make the repairs, or if at expiration of the time prescribed in an order to raze or remove a building, or to clear and improve premises, the owner has failed to comply with the order, the state fire marshal may file in the circuit court of the county in which the building or premises is situated a petition signed and verified by the state fire marshal, setting forth the facts relating to the making and service of the order, and praying for the issuance of an order to show cause under the rules and practices of the court. Upon the filing of the petition, and the presentation of the petition to the court either in chambers or otherwise, the court shall immediately issue an order requiring the defendant or defendants named in the petition to show cause at a time specified in the order why the order of the state fire marshal should not be complied with. Service of the order shall be made in a manner and within a time as the court directs. Upon the return day fixed in the order the cause shall stand to be heard upon the petition and the return of the respondent, without further pleadings, and proofs taken in open court, and the court shall make a determination as considered just and proper. The court may modify or change the order of the state fire marshal according to the facts and circumstances as shown by the proofs, or may affirm the order and direct compliance with the order upon terms and conditions as the court imposes. If a respondent named in the order to show cause fails to appear or make return, that failure shall be taken as an admission of the facts alleged in the petition, and the court may take the proofs as considered required and make determination of the cause as provided in this section. The court may retain jurisdiction of the cause during a time as it determines to secure specific performance of the order or direction of the court in the premises. An injunction shall not issue to stay any of the proceedings in the cause.

History: 1941, Act 207, Imd. Eff. June 16, 1941; CL 1948, 29.13; Am. 1973, Act 199, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1974; Am. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 247.466 — MI Code / Chapter 247 / Act Act-59-of-1915 / Section 247.466
Certiorari; notice, hearing, bond; proceedings, setting aside; costs; postponement in letting of contracts.
Status: in_force

Sec. 66.

The proceedings herein provided for improving any highway, shall be subject to review upon certiorari. Notice of such certiorari shall be served upon the county commissioners, or 1 of them or upon the state highway commissioner, within 10 days after the making of their apportionment of benefits for such improvement has been filed with the county clerk in the same manner as notice is required to be given of certiorari for reviewing judgments returned by the justice of the peace, and the writ shall be issued and served, and the bond given and approved, and all subject matter brought to issue in the same way and manner as in such case provided, except that such certiorari may be heard by the court during term, or at chambers, upon 5 days' notice given to the opposing party; and the circuit court of the county shall hear and determine the same without necessary delay; and if any material defect be found in the proceedings, such proceedings shall be set aside in so far as erroneous with consent to the county road commissioners, or the state highway commissioner, to proceed anew with their proceedings from the point where the defect occurs. The entire proceedings shall not be set aside except where the county road commissioners, or the state highway commissioner, are found to have no jurisdiction to act upon the petition presented. If the proceedings be sustained, the party bringing the certiorari shall be liable for the costs thereof; and if they be not sustained in whole, or in part, the parties petitioning for the proposed improvement, shall be liable for the costs. If no certiorari be brought within the time herein described, the improvements shall be deemed to have been legally ordered and established, and its legality shall not thereafter be questioned in any suit at law, or in equity. When such proceedings are brought, the county road commissioners, or the state highway commissioner, shall postpone the letting of contracts if they have not been let, and of all other proceedings until after the determination of the court.

History: 1915, Act 59, Eff. Aug. 24, 1915; CL 1915, 4736; Am. 1917, Act 125, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1917; CL 1929, 4381; CL 1948, 247.466
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1317 — MI Code / Chapter 257 / Act Act-300-of-1974 / Section 257.1317
Inspection; "reasonable business hours" defined.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.

(1) The owner of a facility that is registered or is required to register under this act shall ensure that the facility and, if applicable, any auxiliary facilities are open to inspection by the administrator and other law enforcement officials during reasonable business hours. During reasonable business hours, the administrator and other law enforcement officials may make periodic unannounced inspections of the premises, parts records, and parts inventories of a facility or auxiliary facility.

(2) A person shall not hinder, obstruct, or otherwise prevent an inspection under this section or section 18 or 18a.

(3) As used in this section, "reasonable business hours" includes any posted or advertised business hours of a facility.

History: 1974, Act 300, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975; Am. 1988, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Am. 2002, Act 464, Imd. Eff. June 21, 2002; Am. 2016, Act 430, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017; Am. 2025, Act 59, Eff. Feb. 1, 2026
Mich. Comp. Laws § 570.1105 — MI Code / Chapter 570 / Act Act-497-of-1980 / Section 570.1105
Additional definitions.
Status: in_force

Sec. 105.

"Lessee" means a person, other than the owner, who holds an interest, other than a security interest, in real property.

"Lien claimant" means a person having a right to a construction lien under this act.

"Owner" means a person holding a fee interest in real property or an equitable interest arising out of a land contract.

History: 1980, Act 497, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Am. 1981, Act 191, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Am. 1982, Act 17, Eff. Mar. 1, 1982
Mich. Comp. Laws § Article VI § 30 — MI Code / Chapter 1 / Act CONSTITUTION-OF-MICHIGAN-OF-1963 / Section Article VI § 30
Judicial tenure commission; selection; terms; duties; power of supreme court.
Status: in_force

Sec. 30.

A judicial tenure commission is established consisting of nine persons selected for three-year terms as follows: Four members shall be judges elected by the judges of the courts in which they serve; one shall be a court of appeals judge, one a circuit judge, one a probate judge and one a judge of a court of limited jurisdiction. Three shall be members of the state bar who shall be elected by the members of the state bar of whom one shall be a judge and two shall not be judges. Two shall be appointed by the governor; the members appointed by the governor shall not be judges, retired judges or members of the state bar. Terms shall be staggered as provided by rule of the supreme court. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing power.

On recommendation of the judicial tenure commission, the supreme court may censure, suspend with or without salary, retire or remove a judge for conviction of a felony, physical or mental disability which prevents the performance of judicial duties, misconduct in office, persistent failure to perform his duties, habitual intemperance or conduct that is clearly prejudicial to the administration of justice. The supreme court shall make rules implementing this section and providing for confidentiality and privilege of proceedings.

History: Add. H.J.R. PP, approved Aug. 6, 1968, Eff. Sept. 21, 1968
Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.2435 — MI Code / Chapter 333 / Act Act-368-of-1978 / Section 333.2435
Local health department; additional powers.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2435.

A local health department may:

Engage in research programs and staff professional training programs.

Advise other local agencies and persons as to the location, drainage, water supply, disposal of solid waste, heating, and ventilation of buildings.

Enter into an agreement, contract, or arrangement with a governmental entity or other person necessary or appropriate to assist the local health department in carrying out its duties and functions unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Adopt regulations to properly safeguard the public health and to prevent the spread of diseases and sources of contamination.

Accept gifts, grants, bequests, and other donations for use in performing the local health department's functions. Funds or property accepted shall be used as directed by its donor and in accordance with the law, rules, and procedures of this state and the local governing entity.

Sell and convey real estate owned by the local health department.

Provide services not inconsistent with this code.

Participate in the cost reimbursement program set forth in sections 2471 to 2498.

Perform a delegated function unless otherwise prohibited by law.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5509 — MI Code / Chapter 600 / Act Act-236-of-1961 / Section 600.5509
Complaint; review by court; dismissal; reply; waiver; requirement; reasons for decision by court.
Status: in_force

Sec. 5509.

The court shall review as soon as practicable a complaint in a civil action in which a prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity.

On review, the court shall dismiss the complaint or a portion of the complaint if the court finds either of the following:

The complaint or a portion of the complaint is frivolous.

The complaint seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from the requested relief.

A defendant may waive the right to reply to an action brought by a prisoner. Notwithstanding any other law or rule of procedure, a waiver under this subsection does not constitute an admission of the allegations contained in the complaint. Relief shall not be granted to the plaintiff unless a reply has been filed.

The court may require a defendant to reply to a complaint in a civil action concerning prison conditions if it finds that the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits.

If, after reviewing the complaint, the court does not dismiss the complaint under this section, the court shall indicate in the record the reasons for that decision.

History: Add. 1999, Act 147, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 1999
Mich. Comp. Laws § 205.909 — MI Code / Chapter 205 / Act Act-23-of-2025 / Section 205.909
Periodic returns; remittance of tax; due dates.
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.

(1) A person that is subject to a tax imposed by this act shall file periodic returns at the times and in the manner prescribed by the department and remit the total amount of tax due with each return.

(2) If a due date of a return falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the taxes are due on the next succeeding business day.

History: 2025, Act 23, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 2025
Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.24a — MI Code / Chapter 211 / Act Act-206-of-1893 / Section 211.24a
Tax rolls; preparation by county; expense.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24a.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act, a county, by resolution of the board of supervisors, may prepare tax rolls and extend the taxes thereon for the cities and townships in the county at the expense of the county or the local unit.

History: Add. 1963, Act 139, Imd. Eff. May 10, 1963
Mich. Comp. Laws § 421.226 — MI Code / Chapter 421 / Act Act-48-of-1982 / Section 421.226
Training services; primary concern; community college or area vocational educational center to be given initial consideration as provider.
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.

The primary concern in the provision of training services shall be the needs and type of services identified by the employer.

A community college or area vocational education center shall be given initial consideration to provide any training, job upgrading, or job upgrading training.

History: 1982, Act 48, Imd. Eff. Mar. 21, 1982
Mich. Comp. Laws § 32.272 — MI Code / Chapter 32 / Act Act-133-of-1955 / Section 32.272
Member of military or naval forces; employment discrimination or intimidation prohibited.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.

An employer or an officer or agent of any corporation, company, or firm, or other person shall not discharge any person from employment because of being or performing his or her duty as an officer or enlisted member of the military or naval forces of this state or any other state, or hinder or prevent him or her from performing any military service or from attending any military encampment or place of drill or instruction he or she may be called upon to perform or attend by proper authority, or dissuade any person from enlistment or accepting a commission in the National Guard or naval militia by threat of injury to him or her in respect to his or her employment, trade, or business upon enlistment or acceptance of a commission.

History: 1955, Act 133, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1955; Am. 2016, Act 172, Eff. Sept. 12, 2016
Mich. Comp. Laws § 462.305 — MI Code / Chapter 462 / Act Act-354-of-1993 / Section 462.305
Order of department.
Status: in_force

Sec. 305.

An order of the department need not specify the details of the construction, repair, or reconstruction of a physical grade crossing unless the circumstances surrounding a particular grade crossing so require. An order of the department shall take into consideration time required for design, acquisition of materials, and construction time, including seasonal difficulties, and the volume of similar projects pending.

History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.451 — MI Code / Chapter 28 / Act Act-256-of-2011 / Section 28.451
Short title.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan fireworks safety act".

History: 2011, Act 256, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012
Mich. Comp. Laws § 213.123 — MI Code / Chapter 213 / Act Act-119-of-1919 / Section 213.123
Finding of necessity; determination of compensation; oath of jurors; duties; instruction; award.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.

If the jury find that it is necessary to take for public use the absolute title in fee to the public utility mentioned in the petition, and no motion for a new trial having been made or determined, and no appeal from such finding of said jury being pending in the supreme court, then either the petitioner or any person entitled to compensation for the taking of said property may move the court for the empaneling of a jury to determine the just compensation therefor, and thereupon a jury shall be summoned and empaneled in accordance with section 6 of this act. All jurors so empaneled shall be sworn or shall affirm in substance as follows: "You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will well and truly ascertain, determine and award the just compensation to be made for the taking for public use the absolute title in fee to the utility mentioned in the petition and faithfully and impartially discharge all other duties that devolve upon you in this case and unless discharged by the court a true verdict give according to the law and the evidence, so help you God (or under the pains and penalties of perjury)." The jury shall hear the proofs and allegations of the parties and if so ordered by the court shall, in the charge of an officer, go to the place where said public utility sought to be taken is situated, and upon or as near thereto as practicable and examine the premises. They shall be instructed in their duties and the law of the case by the judge of the court and shall retire under the charge of an officer and render their verdict in the same manner as on the trial of an ordinary civil case, but the same shall be in writing and be signed by the foreman or by all the jurors. The jury shall award just compensation therefor to the owners of the absolute title in fee of the property taken, as well as to the owners of any mortgage, lease, agreement, lien, estate, or other interest therein, but the petitioner may take such property subject to any mortgage or lien therein in manner and form as provided in section 8 of this act.

History: 1919, Act 119, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919; CL 1929, 3823; CL 1948, 213.123
Mich. Comp. Laws § 484.2316a — MI Code / Chapter 484 / Act Act-179-of-1991 / Section 484.2316a
Definitions; creation of intrastate universal service fund; provision of supported telecommunication services.
Status: in_force

Sec. 316a.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Affordable rates" means, at a minimum, rates in effect on January 1, 2006 or as determined by the commission.

(b) "Intrastate universal service fund" means a fund created by the commission to provide a subsidy to customers for the provision of supported telecommunication services provided by any telecommunication carrier.

(c) "Supported telecommunication services" means primary residential access lines and a minimum level of local usage on those lines, as determined by the commission.

(d) "Universal service" shall mean the provision of supported telecommunication services by any carrier.

(2) The commission shall determine for each provider whether and to what extent the affordable rate level to provide supported telecommunication services is below each provider's forward looking economic cost of the supported telecommunication services.

(3) If an intrastate universal fund is created under this section, to the extent providers provide supported telecommunication services at an affordable rate that is below the forward looking economic cost of the supported telecommunication services, the fund shall provide a subsidy for customers in an amount which is equal to the difference between the affordable rate as determined by the commission and the forward looking economic cost of the supported services, less any federal universal service support received for those supported services.

(4) Eligibility for customers to receive intrastate universal service support under subsection (3) shall be consistent with the eligibility guidelines of section 254(e) of the telecommunications act of 1996 and the rules and regulations of the federal communications commission. The state fund shall be administered by an independent third-party administrator selected by the commission.

(5) To the extent an intrastate universal service fund is established, the commission shall require that the costs of the fund be recovered from all telecommunication providers on a competitively neutral basis. Providers contributing to the intrastate universal service fund may recover from end-users the costs of the financial support through surcharges assessed on end-users' bills.

(6) Upon request or on its own motion, the commission, after notice and hearing, shall determine if, based upon changes in technology or other factors, the findings made under this section should be reviewed.

(7) This section does not apply if an interstate universal service fund exists on the federal level unless otherwise approved by the commission.

History: Add. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000; Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005