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MI Comp L § 456.535 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.535 - Registration of Cemetery; Date; Application; Form; Fee; Expiration; Procedure for Denying Registration; Late Penalty Filing Fee.

456.535 Registration of cemetery; date; application; form; fee; expiration; procedure for denying registration; late penalty filing fee.Sec. 15.  (1) Each person owning, managing, or operating a cemetery shall register the cemetery by filing with the commissioner a registration application before June 2 of each year, on a form furnished by the commissioner, and accompanied by the registration fee. A registration expires on July 1 of each year.  (2) If the commissioner intends to deny registration, the procedure set forth in section 19 shall be followed. The commissioner may impose a late penalty filing fee of $10.00 per day on a person which filed a registration application after June 1. History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 102, Imd. Eff. Apr. 6, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1982 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 22, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 456.535a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.535a - Witness Fee; Prohibition.

456.535a Witness fee; prohibition. Sec. 15a.  A registrant shall not charge a fee for witnessing the lowering of a casket into the ground. History: Add. 1996, Act 112, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1996
MI Comp L § 456.536a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.536a - Preconstruction Sales of Crypts or Niches.

456.536a Preconstruction sales of crypts or niches. Sec. 16a.  A person shall not develop or build a mausoleum or columbarium and engage in preconstruction sales of crypts or niches in a mausoleum or columbarium unless that person does both of the following:  (a) Agrees to complete the mausoleum or columbarium within 4 years after the date of the first sale of an entombment or inurnment right in the proposed mausoleum or columbarium or, if construction is not completed within that time and upon the request of the purchaser, agrees to offer to the purchaser a refund of 100% of the purchase price with interest calculated at the rate of 4% per annum.  (b) Agrees that if the person for whom the entombment or inurnment right in the proposed mausoleum or columbarium dies before completion of the mausoleum or columbarium, an alternative disposition of the remains shall be provided until completion of the mausoleum or columbarium or until a refund is made of 100% of the purchase price with interest calculated at the rate of 4% per annum. History: Add. 2004, Act 22, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 456.539 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.539 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Permit or Registration; Notice of Intent; Hearing; Decision.

456.539 Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit or registration; notice of intent; hearing; decision. Sec. 19.  If the commissioner intends to deny an application for a permit to establish a cemetery, to refuse registration of an existing cemetery, or to suspend or revoke a registration, the commissioner shall give written notice to the person involved of that intent. The notice shall state a time and a place for hearing before the commissioner or a designated hearing officer, and a summary statement of the reasons for the proposed action. The notice of intent shall be mailed by certified mail to the applicant at least 15 days before the scheduled hearing date. The commissioner shall hold a hearing pursuant to the notice in the manner required by the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, and the rules of procedure adopted by the commissioner. The commissioner shall issue a written decision. History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 102, Imd. Eff. Apr. 6, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1982 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 22, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 456.540 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.540 - Appeal.

456.540 Appeal. Sec. 20.  Any person aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner rendered under section 19 may appeal to the circuit court as provided in chapter 6 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.301 to 24.306 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1982 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 456.541 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.541 - Violations; Penalties.

456.541 Violations; penalties.Sec. 21.  (1) Except as otherwise provided for in subsection (2), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00.  (2) If the violator is an individual, the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 215, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1982 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 22, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 456.542 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.542 - Repeal.

456.542 Repeal. Sec. 22.  Act No. 337 of the Public Acts of 1966, being sections 456.501 to 456.514 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, is repealed. History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 456.543 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations|Act 251 of 1968 - Cemetery Regulation Act (456.521 - 456.543)|Section 456.543 - Effective Date of Act.

456.543 Effective date of act. Sec. 23.  This act shall take effect September 15, 1968. History: 1968, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 15, 1968 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 457.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.1 - St. George's Societies; Incorporators.

457.1 St. George's societies; incorporators. Sec. 1.  That any number of persons of English birth, who may now or hereafter be residents of this state, or the descendants of such persons in the first or second degree, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provision of this act. History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3246 ;-- How. 4520 ;-- CL 1897, 7804 ;-- CL 1915, 10240 ;-- CL 1929, 10521 ;-- CL 1948, 457.1
MI Comp L § 457.2 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.2 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.2 Articles of association; execution, contents. Sec. 2.  Any 10 or more persons residents of this state, being of English birth, or their descendants as aforesaid, desiring to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, which said articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer of this state having authority to take acknowledgment of deeds, and shall set forth:  First. The names of persons associating, and their place of residence;  Second. The location of the association of which they are members;  Third. The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law: Provided, That each association incorporated under this act, shall be known as "The St. George Society" of (the name of the city or township where such association is located, and if more than 1 such association is located in the same city or township, the same shall be designated by number.)  Fourth. The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to provide for the relief of distressed members and their families (provided such distress is not occasioned by drunkenness or crime), the visitation of the sick, the burial of the dead, and to aid and assist the widows and orphans of deceased members, and in the discretion of the society to relieve and advise distressed immigrants, and others from that part of Great Britain south of the Tweed, and the isles adjacent thereto, and their sons and grandsons.  The period for which such association shall be incorporated shall not exceed 30 years. History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3247 ;-- How. 4521 ;-- CL 1897, 7805 ;-- CL 1915, 10241 ;-- CL 1929, 10522 ;-- CL 1948, 457.2
MI Comp L § 457.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.3 - Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.3 Filing copy of articles with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers; evidence of existence and incorporation. Sec. 3.  A copy of said articles of association shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic, and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law, capable of suing and being sued, and they and their successors may have a common seal, and the same may change and alter at pleasure; and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state, of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation. History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3248 ;-- How. 4522 ;-- CL 1897, 7806 ;-- CL 1915, 10242 ;-- CL 1929, 10523 ;-- CL 1948, 457.3 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 102, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
MI Comp L § 457.4 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.4 - Property; Holding, Disposition.

457.4 Property; holding, disposition. Sec. 4.  Every corporation formed in pursuance of this act shall be capable in its corporate name, of purchasing, taking, receiving, holding and enjoying to itself estates both real and personal: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of 100,000 dollars, and that they and their successors shall have full authority and power to give, grant, sell, mortgage, lease, devise, and dispose of said real and personal estate, or part thereof, and other estates real and personal, may acquire instead thereof, at their will and pleasure; and the proceeds shall be devoted exclusively to charitable and benevolent purposes set forth in section 2.  History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3249 ;-- How. 4523 ;-- CL 1897, 7807 ;-- CL 1915, 10243 ;-- CL 1929, 10524 ;-- CL 1948, 457.4
MI Comp L § 457.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.5 - By-Laws and Rules; Officers, Powers.

457.5 By-laws and rules; officers, powers. Sec. 5.  Said corporations shall have full power and authority to make and establish rules, regulations and by-laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporations, not contrary to the laws of this state and the United States and to designate, elect, or appoint from among their number such officers, under such names and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution or charter of said society, who shall have the supervision, control, and management of the affairs of said corporations. History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3250 ;-- How. 4524 ;-- CL 1897, 7808 ;-- CL 1915, 10244 ;-- CL 1929, 10525 ;-- CL 1948, 457.5
MI Comp L § 457.6 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.6 - Erection of Buildings; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares.

457.6 Erection of buildings; capital stock, creation, shares. Sec. 6.  Any corporations formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifices, buildings or halls as such corporation shall deem necessary, with convenient rooms, for the meeting of said society, and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 60,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 25 dollars each. History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3251 ;-- How. 4525 ;-- CL 1897, 7809 ;-- CL 1915, 10245 ;-- CL 1929, 10526 ;-- CL 1948, 457.6
MI Comp L § 457.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 134 of 1871 - St. George's Societies (457.1 - 457.7)|Section 457.7 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.7 Governing law; amendment of act. Sec. 7.  All corporations formed under the provisions of this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 73 of the Compiled Laws of this state, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act, and the legislature may alter or amend this act at any time. History: 1871, Act 134, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3252 ;-- How. 4526 ;-- CL 1897, 7810 ;-- CL 1915, 10246 ;-- CL 1929, 10527 ;-- CL 1948, 457.7 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of chapter 73, referred to in this section, which have not been repealed or reenacted, see MCL 450.504 et seq.
MI Comp L § 457.11 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.11 - Sons of St. George; Incorporators.

457.11 Sons of St. George; incorporators. Sec. 1.  That any number of persons of English birth, who may now or hereafter be residents of this state, or the descendants of such persons in the first or second degree, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7795 ;-- CL 1915, 10231 ;-- CL 1929, 10528 ;-- CL 1948, 457.11
MI Comp L § 457.12 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.12 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.12 Articles of association; execution, contents. Sec. 2.  Any 10 or more residents of this state, being of English birth, or their descendants as aforesaid, desiring to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, which said articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer of this state having authority to take acknowledgments of deeds, and shall set forth:  First, The names of citizens associating, and their place of residence;  Second, The location of the association of which they are members;  Third, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law: Provided, That each association incorporated under this act shall be known as "Order Sons of St. George" of the name of the city or township where such association is located, and if more than 1 [such] association is located in the same city or township, the same shall be designated by number;  Fourth, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to provide for the relief of distressed members and their families, provided such distress is not occasioned by drunkenness or crime, the visitation of the sick, the burial of the dead, and to aid and assist the widows and orphans of deceased members, and in the discretion of the lodge to relieve and advise distressed immigrants and others from that part of Great Britain south of the Tweed, and the isles adjacent thereto, and their sons and grandsons. The period for which such association shall be incorporated shall not exceed 30 years. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7796 ;-- CL 1915, 10232 ;-- CL 1929, 10529 ;-- CL 1948, 457.12
MI Comp L § 457.13 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.13 - Filing Copy of Articles of Association With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.13 Filing copy of articles of association with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers; evidence of existence and incorporation. Sec. 3.  A copy of said articles of association shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name, they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be citizens in the law capable of suing and being sued, and they and their successors may have a common seal, and the same, may change and alter at pleasure; and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence, in all courts in this state, of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7797 ;-- CL 1915, 10233 ;-- CL 1929, 10530 ;-- CL 1948, 457.13 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 118, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
MI Comp L § 457.14 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.14 - Property; Holding, Disposition.

457.14 Property; holding, disposition. Sec. 4.  Every corporation formed in pursuance of this act shall be capable, in its corporate name, of purchasing, taking, receiving, holding and enjoying to itself estates both real and personal: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of 100,000 dollars, and that they and their successors shall have full authority and power to give, grant, sell, mortgage, lease, devise, and dispose of said real and personal estate, or part thereof, and other estates, real and personal, may acquire instead thereof at their will and pleasure; and the proceeds shall be devoted exclusively to charitable and benevolent purposes, set forth in section 2. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7798 ;-- CL 1915, 10234 ;-- CL 1929, 10531 ;-- CL 1948, 457.14
MI Comp L § 457.15 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.15 - By-Laws and Rules; Officers, Powers.

457.15 By-laws and rules; officers, powers. Sec. 5.  Said corporation [corporations] shall have full power and authority to make and establish rules, regulations, and by-laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation, not contrary to the laws of this state or the United States, and to designate, elect, or appoint, from among their number, such officers, under such name and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution or charter of said lodge, who shall have the supervision, control and management of the affairs of said corporations. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7799 ;-- CL 1915, 10235 ;-- CL 1929, 10532 ;-- CL 1948, 457.15
MI Comp L § 457.16 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.16 - Erection of Buildings; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares.

457.16 Erection of buildings; capital stock, creation, shares. Sec. 6.  Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifices, buildings or halls as such corporation shall deem necessary, with convenient rooms for the meeting of said lodge, and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 60,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 25 dollars each. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7800 ;-- CL 1915, 10236 ;-- CL 1929, 10533 ;-- CL 1948, 457.16
MI Comp L § 457.17 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 173 of 1891 - Sons of St. George (457.11 - 457.19)|Section 457.17 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.17 Governing law; amendment of act. Sec. 7.  All corporations formed under the provisions of this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 73 of the Compiled Laws of this state, the same being chapter 191 of Howell's statutes, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act, and the legislature may alter or amend this act at any time. History: 1891, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 7801 ;-- CL 1915, 10237 ;-- CL 1929, 10534 ;-- CL 1948, 457.17 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of chapter 73, referred to in this section, which have not been repealed or reenacted, see MCL 450.504 et seq.