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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.113l - Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs; Support for Maintaining Compliance; Training on Filter Use, Installation, and Maintenance; Guidance Documents.

722.113l Department of licensing and regulatory affairs; support for maintaining compliance; training on filter use, installation, and maintenance; guidance documents.
Sec. 3l.
(1) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs, in coordination with the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy, shall assist each child care center in maintaining compliance with sections 3i and 3j by providing all of the following:
(a) A template for the drinking water management plan required under section 3i.
(b) A template for tracking filter and filter cartridge replacement dates and the results of water sampling and testing conducted under section 3i.
(c) Guidance documents on all of the following:
(i) Factors that a child care center should consider when selecting filtered bottle-filling stations, filtered faucets, and filters.
(ii) How to shut off or render permanently inoperable a water outlet identified under section 3i(1)(c).
(iii) How to flush a building's cold water plumbing before installing new filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets.
(iv) Common filtered bottle-filling station or filtered faucet installation and operation errors and how to avoid them.
(2) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall provide training for child care center staff on filter cartridge use, installation, and maintenance and water sampling protocol. Training under this subsection may be provided as a webinar or incorporated into existing training programs. Within 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, and every 5 years thereafter, all child care center staff responsible for providing or overseeing children's access to drinking water shall participate in training provided by the department of licensing and regulatory affairs under this subsection.
(3) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall provide and make available the guidance documents required under subsection (1)(c) not later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section. Before the department provides the guidance documents, the department shall issue the guidance documents as proposed guidance documents on its website and allow for a 30-day public comment period.
History:
Add. 2023, Act 155, Eff. Oct. 24, 2023
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.114 - Consultation and Assistance to Organizations.

722.114 Consultation and assistance to organizations.
Sec. 4.
The department shall provide consultation to organizations covered by this act to assist them in meeting the requirements of this act and the rules promulgated under this act. The department shall offer assistance, training, and education, within fiscal limitations, upon request, in developing methods for the improvement of service.
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 232, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1980
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.114a - Child Care Center, Group Child Care Home, or Family Child Care Home; Driver License or Identification Card Required for Obtaining or Renewing License by Applicant, Licensee, or Licensee Designate.

722.114a Child care center, group child care home, or family child care home; driver license or identification card required for obtaining or renewing license by applicant, licensee, or licensee designate.
Sec. 4a.
An applicant, licensee, or licensee designee must present a valid driver license or a valid state or federal government-issued identification card in order to obtain or renew a license for a child care center, group child care home, or family child care home under this act.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 258, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115a - Providing Records to Child Advocate.

722.115a Providing records to child advocate.
Sec. 5a.
A child placing agency shall provide the child advocate created in section 3 of the office of the child advocate act, 1994 PA 204, MCL 722.923, with those records requested by the child advocate pertaining to a matter under investigation by the child advocate.
History:
Add. 1994, Act 205, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 304, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115b - Contract With License Applicant; Review of Application; Failure to Issue or Deny License Within Certain Period of Time; Action for Mandamus; County Juvenile Agency as Party to Proceeding.

722.115b Contract with license applicant; review of application; failure to issue or deny license within certain period of time; action for mandamus; county juvenile agency as party to proceeding.
Sec. 5b.
(1) If a county juvenile agency as defined in section 2 of the county juvenile agency act, 1998 PA 518, MCL 45.622, certifies that it intends to contract with a license applicant as provided in section 5(2), the department shall review the application and advise the applicant and the county juvenile agency within 10 days after receiving the application what further information or material is necessary to complete the application.
(2) If the department fails to issue or deny the license within 60 days after receiving the information it determined was necessary to complete the application, the county juvenile agency or the applicant may bring an action for mandamus to require the department to issue or deny the license.
(3) The county juvenile agency is a party for purposes of any hearing, review, or other proceeding on a license application described in this section or section 5(2) for which the county juvenile agency certifies to the department that it intends to contract with the applicant. The county juvenile agency or applicant may challenge the department's determination concerning what further information or material is necessary to complete the application.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 519, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 1999 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115f - Repealed. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018.

722.115f Repealed. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to duty of state police to perform criminal history check and criminal record check on person applying for or renewing certificate of registration to operate family or group child care home.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115g - Duties of Department Upon Conviction of Household Member.

722.115g Duties of department upon conviction of household member.
Sec. 5g.
If the department becomes aware that a member of the household of a group child care home or family child care home has been convicted of a listed offense, the department shall not issue a license to the applicant, shall not renew a license to the licensee applying for renewal, or shall revoke a current licensee's license.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 128, Eff. Jan. 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2007 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 256, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115j - Criminal History Background Check Performed by Department.

722.115j Criminal history background check performed by department.
Sec. 5j.
(1) When a person applies for or to renew a license to operate a foster family home or foster family group home under this act, the department shall perform a criminal history background check on an adult member of the household using the department of state police's internet criminal history access tool (ICHAT). This section does not apply to a person residing in the home for a period of not more than 14 days.
(2) If a search of the department of state police's ICHAT reveals that an adult member of the household has been convicted of a listed offense, the department shall not issue a license to the applicant, shall not renew a license to the licensee applying for renewal, or shall revoke a current licensee's license.
History:
Add. 2007, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 2008 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 256, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115p - Child Care Center, Group Child Care Home, or Family Child Care Home; Potential or Current Child Care Staff Member Convicted of Crime.

722.115p Child care center, group child care home, or family child care home; potential or current child care staff member convicted of crime.
Sec. 5p.
(1) Except as provided in section 5n(14) and (15), a child care center, group child care home, or family child care home shall not allow an individual to be a child care staff member without requesting a criminal history check as required by section 5n.
(2) If a criminal history check performed under section 5n or information obtained as a result of notification from the department of state police under section 5k reveals that a potential or current child care staff member has been convicted of a crime as described in section 5r, the department shall notify the child care center, group child care home, or family child care home. The child care center, group child care home, or family child care home shall not allow the individual to be a child care staff member.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 256, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.115s - Individual Previously Reviewed and Approved Before Effective Date of Amendatory Act; Request for Redetermination.

722.115s Individual previously reviewed and approved before effective date of amendatory act; request for redetermination.
Sec. 5s.
(1) If an individual was previously reviewed and approved by the department as a licensee of a child care center or group child care home, as a registrant of a family child care home, as a licensee designee or program director for a child care center, or as an adult member of the household before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the department may find the individual to be eligible to receive a license under this section, eligible to be a member of the household, or eligible to be a child care staff member if all of the following apply:
(a) The offense was previously known and approved by the department before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section.
(b) The offense is not listed in section 5r(3).
(c) The individual has remained continuously licensed under this act or continuously employed with an active child care center license, group child care home license, or family child care home registration since the date of approval.
(2) An individual determined to be ineligible under section 5r, excluding section 5r(3), who was a licensee, child care staff member, or adult member of the household at the time the records and database checks required under section 5n were completed, may request a redetermination of his or her eligibility. A redetermination must be requested in writing by the individual determined to be ineligible within 30 days after receipt of that determination. The request for a redetermination must include all evidence of rehabilitation that the individual wishes the department to consider. The department has 60 days, after all requested information has been received by the department, to respond in writing with the recommendation for the redetermination. The decision of the director is final.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 256, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.116 - Evaluation of Governmental Child Care Organizations; Report; State Funds.

722.116 Evaluation of governmental child care organizations; report; state funds.
Sec. 6.
(1) The department of health and human services and its local county department of health and human services offices similar to those organizations required to be licensed under this act shall be evaluated and approved at least once every 2 years, using this act and rules promulgated under this act for similar organizations licensed under this act.
(2) A report of the evaluation or inspection shall be furnished to the funding body for each governmental child care organization. Unless governmental child care organizations continue to meet the appropriate statutory requirements and administrative rules, state funds shall not be appropriated or provided for their continued operation. This subsection does not apply to the department of health and human services or a local county department of health and human services office.
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.116a - Annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment.

722.116a Annual comprehensive needs assessment.
Sec. 6a.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2023, and every January 1 after that, the department must conduct a comprehensive needs assessment regarding utilizing residential treatment and the needs of youth who are referred to this type of treatment. The assessment must identify the types of beds currently being utilized and the types of beds needed, the age group, gender, and geographic region of youth receiving these treatment services and those in need of the treatment services.
(2) As the department identifies needs of foster youth through the assessment required in subsection (1), the department must work with community partners to assist providers in meeting the identified needs of the foster youth.
History:
Add. 2022, Act 203, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 2022
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.117 - Original License; Renewal or Refusal to Renew; Modification to Provisional License.

722.117 Original license; renewal or refusal to renew; modification to provisional license.
Sec. 7.
An original license shall be issued to a new child care organization during the first 6 months of operation. An original license expires 6 months after the date of issuance. The renewal of an original license is contingent upon the submission of a new application and approval by the department. At the end of the first 6 months of operation, the department shall either renew as a regular license or refuse to renew the original license as provided in section 11 or modify to a provisional license as provided under section 7a(3).
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 258, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.118 - Regular License; Renewal; Duration; Contents; Reissuance; Extended License.

722.118 Regular license; renewal; duration; contents; reissuance; extended license.
Sec. 8.
(1) A regular license is effective for 2 years after the date of issuance unless revoked or refused renewal as provided in section 11 or modified to a provisional as provided in section 7a. Unless the license is an extended license obtained under subsection (4), a license must be renewed biennially on application and approval. A license shall specify in general terms the kind of child care organization the licensee may undertake, and the number, and ages of children that can be received and maintained.
(2) The department may accept a licensee's written request to close a license if the department does not have an active investigation against the licensee or is not pursuing revocation or refusal to renew as provided in section 11.
(3) A certification of registration issued by the department before March 28, 2018 shall be reissued as a license. The reissuance must be completed in the manner determined by the department by March 28, 2019.
(4) Beginning January 1, 2023, the department shall issue an extended license to a foster family home or foster family group home under the following conditions:
(a) The foster family home or foster family group home has been licensed for, at least, 1 year.
(b) The foster family home or foster family group home is in good standing with the department.
(5) An extended license provided under subsection (4) is effective for 3 years after the date of issuance unless revoked or refused renewal as provided in section 11 or modified to a provisional as provided in section 7a. An extended license must be renewed every 3 years on application and approval.
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 232, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1980 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 258, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 205, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 2022
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.118a - Assessment of Child Care Organization Compliance With Act and Rules; Assessment of Foster Family Home or Foster Family Group Home; Certification; On-Site Evaluation.

722.118a Assessment of child care organization compliance with act and rules; assessment of foster family home or foster family group home; certification; on-site evaluation.
Sec. 8a.
(1) The department shall periodically assess a child care organization's continued compliance with this act and the rules promulgated under this act. The department shall make an on-site evaluation of a child care organization at least once a year.
(2) The department may authorize a child placing agency or governmental unit to periodically assess a licensed foster family home or a licensed foster family group home under subsection (1) and to certify that the foster family home or the foster family group home continues to comply with this act and the rules promulgated under this act. A periodic assessment of a licensed foster family home or a licensed foster family group home under this subsection may include an on-site evaluation of the child care organization.
History:
Add. 1980, Act 32, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1980 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.118b - Regulation of Foster Family Homes or Foster Family Group Homes; Variance.

722.118b Regulation of foster family homes or foster family group homes; variance.
Sec. 8b.
(1) Upon the recommendation of a local foster care review board under section 7a of 1984 PA 422, MCL 722.137a, or of a child placing agency, the department may grant a variance to 1 or more licensing rules or statutes regulating foster family homes or foster family group homes for 1 or more of the following reasons:
(a) To allow the child and 1 or more siblings to remain or be placed together.
(b) To allow a child with an established meaningful relationship with the family to remain with the family.
(c) To allow a family with special training or skills to provide care to a child who has a severe disability.
(2) If the department determines that the placement would be in the child's best interests and that the variance from the particular licensing rules or statutes would not jeopardize the health or safety of a child residing in the foster family home or foster family group home, the department may grant the variance.
(3) The department's grant of a variance does not change a private home's licensure status.
History:
Add. 1997, Act 165, Eff. Mar. 31, 1998 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Jan. 27, 2020
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.118c - License; Issuance to Specific Person or Organization; Location; Nontransferable; Property of Department.

722.118c License; issuance to specific person or organization; location; nontransferable; property of department.
Sec. 8c.
A license shall be issued to a specific person or organization at a specific location, shall be nontransferable, and shall remain the property of the department.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 258, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.118d - Applicability of Licensing Requirements for Certain Services Under Safe Families for Children Act.

722.118d Applicability of licensing requirements for certain services under safe families for children act.
Sec. 8d.
A service provided under the safe families for children act by an organization licensed under this act as a child placing agency is not subject to the licensing requirements under this act.
History:
Add. 2018, Act 433, Eff. Mar. 20, 2019
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.119a - Repealed. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018.

722.119a Repealed. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to duration and renewal of certificate of registration.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.120a - Contribution.

722.120a Contribution.
Sec. 10a.
(1) A child placing agency shall not solicit or accept a contribution from a prospective adoptive parent unless the contribution is equivalent in value to the cost of, and tendered as payment for, an adoption service actually performed for the prospective adoptive parent by the child placing agency.
(2) A child placing agency shall not give or offer to give an individual preferential treatment in connection with an adoption service in return for a contribution from or on behalf of that individual.
(3) As used in this section, "contribution" means the payment of money or donation of goods or services.
History:
Add. 1994, Act 243, Eff. July 5, 1994
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.121a - Notice of Location of New and Existing Licensed Child Caring Institutions or Foster Family Group Homes.

722.121a Notice of location of new and existing licensed child caring institutions or foster family group homes.
Sec. 11a.
The director of the department shall notify the clerk of the city, village, or township and the legislature of the location of new and existing licensed child caring institution or foster family group home within the boundaries of the cities, villages, and townships in this state. The notification shall be given within 30 days after the licensing of a new organization.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 398, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.121c - Temporary Operation at Unlicensed Location in Case of Disaster; New License Required if Remaining at New Location; Determination of Disaster.

722.121c Temporary operation at unlicensed location in case of disaster; new license required if remaining at new location; determination of disaster.
Sec. 11c.
(1) In the case of a disaster, a child care center, group child care home, or family child care home may temporarily operate at an unlicensed location under this section. The requirements to temporarily operate at an unlicensed location under this section are as follows:
(a) The child care center, group child care home, or family child care home cannot operate in a new location until after the department has conducted an inspection and approved the new location.
(b) For a child care center, a fire safety inspection, an environmental health inspection, and, if necessary, a lead hazard risk assessment, and, for a group child care home or family child care home, an environmental health inspection, if necessary, are conducted within 45 days of the proposal of the new location. If any of the inspections find the new location to be unsafe, the child care center, group child care home, or family child care home must discontinue operation in that new location.
(2) If the child care center, group child care home, or family child care home will remain at the new location, the licensee must apply for and obtain a new license within 1 year of moving to the new location.
(3) The department shall determine what constitutes a disaster under this section.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.122 - Appeal.

722.122 Appeal.
Sec. 12.
A person aggrieved by the decision of the director following a hearing under section 7a or 11 may appeal as provided in chapter 6 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.301 to 24.306.
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 232, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1980 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.123 - Injunction.

722.123 Injunction.
Sec. 13.
(1) The department may bring an action for injunctive relief in the circuit court for the county in which the person resides or in the circuit court for Ingham County, to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act. An affidavit of an individual who is personally familiar with the basis of noncompliance must be filed with the action for injunctive relief.
(2) If the department has conducted an investigation that discloses an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, or the well-being of a child is endangered, the department may obtain an injunction to restrain or prevent a person from acting in a manner that threatens the public health, safety, or welfare, or to compel a person to affirmatively take reasonable corrective action. Before obtaining an injunction as provided by this subsection, the department must obtain an affidavit by a person familiar with the facts set forth in the affidavit, or, if appropriate, based upon an affidavit, that an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare exists or the well-being of a child is endangered. The appropriate department is not required to provide prior warning to the person before obtaining an injunction under this section. The appropriate department is not required to demonstrate an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare or child endangerment if the person is operating a child care organization without a license in violation of the director's final order issued under section 11.
(3) If the department is successful in obtaining an injunction as provided in this section, the department is entitled to actual costs and attorney fees for maintaining the action.
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.124 - Persons Authorized to Place Child.

722.124 Persons authorized to place child.
Sec. 14.
Only a parent, guardian of the person of a child, a person related to a child by blood, marriage, or adoption, a child placing agency, or a governmental unit may place a child in the control and care of a person. This section does not prevent foster parents from placing foster children in temporary care according to rules promulgated by the department.
History:
1973, Act 116, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act
Admin Rule:
R 400.1 et seq.; R 400.9101 et seq.; R 400.11101 et seq.; and R 400.12101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 722 - Children › Act 116 of 1973 - Child Care Organizations (722.111 - 722.128) › Section 722.124b - Definitions Used in MCL 722.124b, 722.124c, and 722.124d.

722.124b Definitions used in MCL 722.124b, 722.124c, and 722.124d.
Sec. 14b.
As used in this section and sections 14c and 14d:
(a) "Adoption attorney" means that term as defined in section 22 of the Michigan adoption code, MCL 710.22.
(b) "Adoption facilitator" means a child placing agency or an adoption attorney who assists biological parents or guardians or prospective adoptive parents with adoptions according to the Michigan adoption code.
(c) "Michigan adoption code" means chapter X of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 710.21 to 710.70.
(d) "Primary adoption facilitator" means the adoption facilitator in an adoption who files the court documents on behalf of the prospective adoptive parent.
(e) "Public information form" means a form described in section 14d that is completed by a primary adoption facilitator and maintained in a central clearinghouse by the department for distribution according to section 14d to individuals seeking information about adoption.
History:
Add. 1994, Act 209, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 28, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties relative to the licensing and regulation of child caring institutions, child placing agencies, foster family homes, foster family group homes, and court-operated facilities from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2018-6, compiled at MCL 722.110.
Popular Name:
Act 116
Popular Name:
Child Care Licensing Act