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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 123 of 1893 - Michigan School for the Blind (393.101 - 393.111) › Section 393.108 - County Charges; Superintendents of Poor; Duties; Expenses.

393.108 County charges; superintendents of poor; duties; expenses.
Sec. 8.
It shall be the duty of the superintendents of the poor of the several counties of this state to send or cause to be sent to said school all such persons as are entitled to admission therein, who are a charge upon their respective counties or any township therein. Such superintendents of the poor shall, before sending any pupils to said school under the provisions of this section, cause them to be decently and comfortably clothed, and shall provide them with comfortable clothing while they remain at said school, and defray their traveling expenses in going to and returning from said institution, and provide them with such articles of necessity and convenience as are required by the rules and regulations of said school to be furnished by the pupils therein, and shall also pay the board of such pupils during the usual annual vacation, if they are permitted to remain at said institution during such vacation. All persons entitled to admission to said school who are not a charge upon any county, but who, on account of their poverty, are unable to furnish themselves with proper clothing and other articles required by the rules and regulations of said school, shall receive the same aid from the superintendents of the poor of their respective counties while attending said school as is provided in this section for those who are a county charge. All expenses incurred by the superintendents of the poor under this section shall be a proper charge against their respective counties and shall be defrayed out of the poor fund of such county.
History:
1893, Act 123, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 2016 ;-- CL 1915, 1475 ;-- CL 1929, 7991 ;-- CL 1948, 393.108
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 123 of 1893 - Michigan School for the Blind (393.101 - 393.111) › Section 393.109, 393.110 - Repealed. 2002, Act 702, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2002.

393.109, 393.110 Repealed. 2002, Act 702, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to statistical information relating to blind persons, duty to send to school, and to provide clothing and necessaries.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 123 of 1893 - Michigan School for the Blind (393.101 - 393.111) › Section 393.111 - Repealed. 2018, Act 303, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018.

393.111 Repealed. 2018, Act 303, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to a biennial report.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Repealed - Act 169 of 1903 - Michigan Employment Institution for Blind (393.201 - 393.216)

MICHIGAN EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION FOR BLIND
Act 169 of 1903
393.201-393.216 Repealed. 1959, Act 137, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Repealed - Act 226 of 1925 - Michigan Employment Institution for Blind; Employment Bureau (393.241 - 393.242)

MICHIGAN EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION FOR BLIND; EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
Act 226 of 1925
393.241,393.242 Repealed. 1959, Act 137, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Repealed - Act 14 of 1939 - Concessions on State Property; Operation by Blind Persons (393.271 - 393.276)

CONCESSIONS ON STATE PROPERTY; OPERATION BY BLIND PERSONS
Act 14 of 1939
393.271-393.276 Repealed. 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Repealed - Act 273 of 1941 - Blind-Made Products (393.291 - 393.294)

BLIND-MADE PRODUCTS
Act 273 of 1941
393.291-393.294 Repealed. 1958, Act 30, Imd. Eff. Apr. 3, 1958.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Repealed - Act 95 of 1967 - Identification Cards for Blind Persons (393.301 - 393.303)

IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR BLIND PERSONS
Act 95 of 1967
393.301-393.303 Repealed. 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.351 - Definitions.

393.351 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Blind person" means an individual who has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction, or has a limitation of his or her field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance not greater than 20 degrees, as determined by the commission.
(b) "Commission" means the commission for the blind.
(c) "Concession" means equipment or location which is being used, or may be used to sell retail confections, tobaccos, papers, periodicals, and other like merchandise, coffee, milk, soft drinks, wrapped ice cream, wrapped sandwiches, wrapped baked goods, packaged salads and other similar food items. Concession includes the operation of "quickie lunch counters" for the dispensing of prepared foods in state buildings and vending facilities.
(d) "Department" means the department of labor.
(e) "Director" means the director of the commission.
(f) "Vending facility" means an automatic vending machine, cafeteria, snack bar, cart service, shelter, counter, or any other appropriate auxiliary equipment as the commission may prescribe by rule as being necessary for the sale of articles or services described in this act and which may be operated by a blind licensee.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 224, Imd. Eff. Sept. 14, 1982
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the department of labor to the family independence agency, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
Admin Rule:
R 393.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.352 - Commission for Blind; Creation; Appointment of Members; Chairperson; Appointment and Evaluation of Director of Commission; Terms, Compensation, and Expenses of Members; Officers; Quorum.

393.352 Commission for blind; creation; appointment of members; chairperson; appointment and evaluation of director of commission; terms, compensation, and expenses of members; officers; quorum.
Sec. 2.
(1) The commission for the blind is created in the department of labor. The commission consists of 5 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Three of the members shall be blind persons. One of the members shall be designated by the governor to serve as the chairperson. The commission shall recommend to the director of the department a person to serve as director of the commission from a list of eligible persons certified and submitted by the department of civil service who shall be classified as a civil service employee, and the director of the department may appoint or reject that person. Should that person be rejected, the procedure shall be repeated until a director is appointed. The commission shall evaluate the performance of the director annually and submit its evaluation and recommendations to the director of the department.
(2) The members shall serve for terms of 3 years except of those members first appointed, 2 shall serve for terms of 3 years, 2 for 2 years, and 1 shall serve for 1 year. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.
(3) The compensation and the schedule of reimbursement of expenses shall be established annually by the legislature.
(4) The members shall elect their own officers as necessary.
(5) A majority of the members appointed constitutes a quorum.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For abolishment of the commission for the blind and the position of director of commission for the blind, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.353 - Services for Determining Cause and Prevention of Blindness; Examination to Certify Statutory Blindness; Treatment; Cost; Contract to Provide Eye Examinations.

393.353 Services for determining cause and prevention of blindness; examination to certify statutory blindness; treatment; cost; contract to provide eye examinations.
Sec. 3.
(1) The commission shall establish and maintain services as needed for determining the cause and prevention of blindness. The examination to certify statutory blindness may be performed by either an ophthalmologist or physician skilled in the diseases of the eye; or a licensed optometrist, whichever the person shall select. When a blind or partially blind person can be benefited by treatment, the commission shall arrange for the necessary treatment, with the consent of the person, by an ophthalmologist or physician skilled in the diseases of the eye, a licensed optometrist, or both. An examination shall be provided without charge to the applicant for services to the blind. Unless other funds are available, the examination, and treatment if provided, shall be paid for by the commission.
(2) The commission may contract with the department of social services or the department of public health to provide eye examinations for applicants for aid to the blind.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.355 - Additional Duties of Commission.

393.355 Additional duties of commission.
Sec. 5.
The commission shall do all of the following:
(a) Cooperate with other departments, agencies, and institutions, both public and private, in providing for the rehabilitation of blind persons, in studying problems relative to blind persons, and in establishing, developing, and providing necessary programs, facilities, and services.
(b) Enter into reciprocal arrangements with other states to provide for the rehabilitation of residents of the states concerned.
(c) Conduct research and compile statistics relating to the rehabilitation of blind persons.
(d) Provide social adjustment, guidance, counsel, mobility training, and employment adjustment of blind persons in their home communities.
(e) Provide surveys of employment opportunities for blind persons and the placement of blind persons in employment not otherwise provided for.
(f) Regulate concessions reserved for operation by blind persons pursuant to this act.
(g) Promulgate rules pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for the implementation and administration of this act.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 224, Imd. Eff. Sept. 14, 1982
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
Admin Rule:
R 393.101 et seq. and R 393.201 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.356 - Employment and Duties of Educational Consultants; Assistance to Students With Visual Disabilities; Liaison and Program Coordination.

393.356 Employment and duties of educational consultants; assistance to students with visual disabilities; liaison and program coordination.
Sec. 6.
(1) The commission may employ qualified educational consultants to assist public or private school teachers responsible for teaching students with visual disabilities. Educational consultants shall assist public and private school teachers by providing methods and materials for teaching students with visual disabilities. The superintendent of public instruction shall inform the commission of the schools in which students with visual disabilities are enrolled.
(2) The director or a person designated by the director shall be the liaison between the commission, the schools for the blind, and the superintendent of public instruction, and shall coordinate all programs affecting blind students.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 44, Imd. Eff. Mar. 18, 1998
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.357 - Contributions or Gifts; Acceptance; Expenditure; Stipulation of Donor.

393.357 Contributions or gifts; acceptance; expenditure; stipulation of donor.
Sec. 7.
The commission may accept contributions or gifts in cash or otherwise from persons, associations, or corporations. Contributions and gifts shall be expended as provided by law, in the same manner as moneys appropriated for implementing the purposes of this act. The donor of the gift may stipulate the manner in which the gift shall be expended within the guidelines of this act.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.358 - Powers of Commission Pursuant to State-Federal Agreements.

393.358 Powers of commission pursuant to state-federal agreements.
Sec. 8.
The commission, pursuant to state-federal agreements: may cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of a federal statute or regulation, not in conflict with state law, which pertains to rehabilitation of blind persons; may adopt methods of administration, not in conflict with state law, which are necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the agreements or plans for rehabilitation of blind persons; and may comply with conditions, not in conflict with state law, which are necessary to secure the full benefits of federal statute.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.359 - Concessions in State Building or on State Property; Operation by Blind Person; Plans; Location of Concessions.

393.359 Concessions in state building or on state property; operation by blind person; plans; location of concessions.
Sec. 9.
(1) Except as provided in sections 10 and 10a, a concession in a building or on property owned or occupied by this state must be operated by a blind person, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, marital status, or religious preference.
(2) The department of technology, management, and budget shall submit plans relative to concessions in state buildings or on state property to the commission, which has the final authority relative to the location of concessions.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 159, Eff. Aug. 21, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.360 - Act Inapplicable to Certain Concessions; Sighted Person Operating Concession Under Contract or Lease, or Operating Concession Not Applied for by Blind Person.

393.360 Act inapplicable to certain concessions; sighted person operating concession under contract or lease, or operating concession not applied for by blind person.
Sec. 10.
(1) This act shall not apply to a concession operated in connection with the state fair, with the use of state fairgrounds, with a state educational institution, state penal institution, military establishment, armory, or state park.
(2) A sighted person operating a concession under contract or lease at the time this act becomes effective shall not be required to surrender the rights before the contract or lease expires.
(3) A sighted person operating a concession which has not been applied for by a blind person may be permitted to continue in charge until the concession is applied for and a qualified blind person is chosen to operate the concession.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.360a - Building Larger Than 1,000,000 Square Feet; Automated Vending Machine; Rental Rate.

393.360a Building larger than 1,000,000 square feet; automated vending machine; rental rate.
Sec. 10a.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), section 9 does not apply to a building or part of a building owned or occupied by this state if the building is larger than 1,000,000 square feet.
(2) The commission shall exercise its authority under section 9 to provide for automated vending machine concessions in a building described in subsection (1).
(3) The department of technology, management, and budget shall provide 1,700 square feet of space to the commission at the same rental rate provided to state agency tenants in buildings described in subsection (1).
History:
Add. 2018, Act 159, Eff. Aug. 21, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.361 - Concessions; Qualifications of Applicant; Limitation on Number.

393.361 Concessions; qualifications of applicant; limitation on number.
Sec. 11.
The qualifications of an applicant to operate a concession shall be determined according to qualifications established by the commission. A blind person shall not operate more than 1 concession.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.362 - Contract or Lease of Veteran With Service-Connected Disability Not Affected.

393.362 Contract or lease of veteran with service-connected disability not affected.
Sec. 12.
This act shall not be construed to affect the contract or lease of world war I, world war II, Spanish-American war, Korean conflict, or Vietnam era conflict veteran having a service-connected disability recognized by the veterans' administration of the federal government, or a renewal of that contract or lease.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.363 - Implementation of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Stand Act.

393.363 Implementation of Randolph-Sheppard vending stand act.
Sec. 13.
The commission shall be the state agency for implementing the Randolph-Sheppard vending stand act, 20 U.S.C. 107 to 107f.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For transfer of powers and duties relating to final agency decisions from commission for the blind to director of department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.364 - Repealed. 1984, Act 335, Eff. Oct. 1, 1985.

393.364 Repealed. 1984, Act 335, Eff. Oct. 1, 1985.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to identification cards for legally blind persons.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.365 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public.

393.365 Conducting business at public meeting; notice; availability of writings to public.
Sec. 15.
(1) The business which the commission or any committee appointed under this act may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission or committee held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.
(2) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.366 - Transfer of Personnel, Equipment, and Unexpended Appropriations; Transfer of Powers, Duties, and Functions.

393.366 Transfer of personnel, equipment, and unexpended appropriations; transfer of powers, duties, and functions.
Sec. 16.
(1) The personnel serving in and the equipment and unexpended appropriations of the office of services to the blind in the department of social services is transferred to the commission.
(2) All powers, duties, and functions vested by law in the department of social services relative to the office of services to the blind are transferred to the commission.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
Admin Rule:
R 393.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.367 - Repeal of MCL 393.251 to 393.258, 393.271 to 393.276, and 393.301 to 393.303.

393.367 Repeal of MCL 393.251 to 393.258, 393.271 to 393.276, and 393.301 to 393.303.
Sec. 17.
Act No. 140 of the Public Acts of 1911, being sections 393.251 to 393.258 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, Act No. 14 of the Public Acts of 1939, being sections 393.271 to 393.276 of the Compiled Laws of 1970 and Act No. 95 of the Public Acts of 1967, being sections 393.301 to 393.303 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, are repealed.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.368 - Effective Date.

393.368 Effective date.
Sec. 18.
This act shall take effect October 1, 1978.
History:
1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369) › Section 393.369 - Repealed. 1983, Act 141, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1983.

393.369 Repealed. 1983, Act 141, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the expiration of the act.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Repealed - Act 18 of 1954 - Special Education Programs for Handicapped Children (393.401 - 393.420)

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
Act 18 of 1954
393.401-393.420 Repealed. 1955, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1955.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.501 - Short Title.

393.501 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "deaf persons' interpreters act".
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the commission on disability concerns established in Executive Order 1995-11 from the department of labor to the family independence agency, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2017-4, compiled at MCL 445.2036.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.502 - Definitions.

393.502 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Appointing authority" means a court or a department, board, commission, agency, or licensing authority of this state or a political subdivision of this state or an entity that is required to provide a qualified interpreter in circumstances described under section 3a.
(b) "Deaf person" means a person whose hearing is totally impaired or whose hearing, with or without amplification, is so seriously impaired that the primary means of receiving spoken language is through other sensory input; including, but not limited to, lip reading, sign language, finger spelling, or reading.
(c) "Deaf-blind person" means a person who has a combination of hearing loss and vision loss, such that the combination necessitates specialized interpretation of spoken and written information in a manner appropriate to that person's dual sensory loss.
(d) "Division" means the division on deaf and hard of hearing of the department of labor and economic growth.
(e) "Intermediary interpreter" or "deaf interpreter" means any person, including any deaf or deaf-blind person, who is able to assist in providing an accurate interpretation between spoken English and sign language or between variants of sign language by acting as an intermediary between a deaf or deaf-blind person and a qualified interpreter.
(f) "Qualified interpreter" means a person who is certified through the national registry of interpreters for the deaf or certified through the state by the division.
(g) "Qualified oral interpreter" means a qualified interpreter who is able to convey information through facial and lip movement.
(h) "Qualified sign language interpreter" means a qualified interpreter who uses sign language to convey information.
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 24, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.503 - Right of Deaf or Deaf-Blind Person to Qualified Interpreter in Proceeding Before Court, Grand Jury, or Appointing Authority; Appointment of Qualified Interpreter; Waiver; Preliminary Determination; Intermediary or Deaf Interpreter.

393.503 Right of deaf or deaf-blind person to qualified interpreter in proceeding before court, grand jury, or appointing authority; appointment of qualified interpreter; waiver; preliminary determination; intermediary or deaf interpreter.
Sec. 3.
(1) In any action before a court or a grand jury where a deaf or deaf-blind person is a participant in the action, either as a plaintiff, defendant, or witness, the court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings to the deaf or deaf-blind person, to interpret the deaf or deaf-blind person's testimony or statements, and to assist in preparation of the action with the deaf or deaf-blind person's counsel.
(2) In a proceeding before an appointing authority, other than a court, the appointing authority shall appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings to the deaf or deaf-blind person and to interpret the deaf or deaf-blind person's testimony or statements in any proceeding before the appointing authority.
(3) The right of a deaf or deaf-blind person to a qualified interpreter shall not be waived except by a request for waiver in writing by the deaf or deaf-blind person. A written waiver of a plaintiff or defendant is subject to the approval of the deaf or deaf-blind person's counsel and the approval of the appointing authority.
(4) A qualified interpreter shall not be appointed unless the appointing authority and the deaf or deaf-blind person make a preliminary determination that the qualified interpreter is able to readily communicate with the deaf or deaf-blind person and to interpret the proceedings in which the deaf or deaf-blind person is involved.
(5) If a qualified interpreter states that the interpreter is unable to render a satisfactory interpretation and that an intermediary interpreter or deaf interpreter will improve the quality of the interpretation, the appointing authority shall appoint an intermediary interpreter or deaf interpreter to assist the qualified interpreter.
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 24, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.503a - Interpreter Required as Accommodation; Qualified Interpreter Required.

393.503a Interpreter required as accommodation; qualified interpreter required.
Sec. 3a.
If an interpreter is required as an accommodation for a deaf or deaf-blind person under state or federal law, the interpreter shall be a qualified interpreter.
History:
Add. 2007, Act 24, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.504 - Notification of Need for or Right to Interpreter; Proof of Deafness.

393.504 Notification of need for or right to interpreter; proof of deafness.
Sec. 4.
(1) Each deaf or deaf-blind person whose appearance in an action or other proceeding entitles the deaf or deaf-blind person to a qualified interpreter shall provide reasonable notice to the appointing authority of the need of a qualified interpreter before the appearance. Each deaf or deaf-blind person who is entitled to a qualified interpreter as an accommodation under state or federal law shall provide reasonable notice to the appointing authority of the need for a qualified interpreter.
(2) An appointing authority, when it knows a deaf or deaf-blind person is or will be coming before it, shall inform the deaf or deaf-blind person of the right to a qualified interpreter.
(3) An appointing authority may require a person requesting the appointment of a qualified interpreter to furnish reasonable proof of the person's deafness, if the appointing authority has reason to believe that the person is not deaf or deaf-blind.
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.505 - Arrest of Deaf or Deaf-Blind Person; Procuring Interpreter; Inadmissibility of Statements Made Without Interpreter.

393.505 Arrest of deaf or deaf-blind person; procuring interpreter; inadmissibility of statements made without interpreter.
Sec. 5.
(1) If a deaf or deaf-blind person is arrested and taken into custody for any alleged violation of a criminal law of this state, the arresting officer and the officer's supervisor shall procure a qualified interpreter in order to properly interrogate the deaf or deaf-blind person and to interpret the deaf or deaf-blind person's statements.
(2) A statement taken from a deaf or deaf-blind person before a qualified interpreter is present is not admissible in court.
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.506 - Oath or Affirmation of Interpreter; Recess Periods; Information Gathered by Interpreter Pertaining to Pending Proceeding Confidential and Privileged; Waiver.

393.506 Oath or affirmation of interpreter; recess periods; information gathered by interpreter pertaining to pending proceeding confidential and privileged; waiver.
Sec. 6.
(1) Before a qualified interpreter participates in any action or other proceeding because of an appointment under this act, the qualified interpreter shall make an oath or affirmation that the qualified interpreter will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the deaf or deaf-blind person for whom the qualified interpreter is appointed and that the qualified interpreter will interpret the statements of the deaf or deaf-blind person in the English language to the best of the interpreter's skill. The appointing authority shall provide recess periods as necessary for the qualified interpreter when the qualified interpreter so indicates.
(2) The information that the qualified interpreter, intermediary interpreter, or deaf interpreter gathers from the deaf or deaf-blind person pertaining to any action or other pending proceeding shall at all times remain confidential and privileged, unless the deaf or deaf-blind person executes a written waiver allowing the information to be communicated to other persons and the deaf or deaf-blind person is present at the time the information is communicated.
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind › Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509) › Section 393.507 - Fee and Expenses of Interpreter; Payment; Schedule of Fees; Duration of Interpreter's Availability.

393.507 Fee and expenses of interpreter; payment; schedule of fees; duration of interpreter's availability.
Sec. 7.
(1) A court appointed interpreter, qualified interpreter, intermediary interpreter, or deaf interpreter shall be paid a fee by the court that it determines to be reasonable. A qualified interpreter, intermediary interpreter, or deaf interpreter appointed by an appointing authority other than a court shall be paid a fee by the appointing authority. In addition, a qualified interpreter, intermediary interpreter, or deaf interpreter shall be paid for his or her actual expenses for travel, meals, and lodging.
(2) If the qualified interpreter, intermediary interpreter, or deaf interpreter is appointed by an appointing authority other than a court, the fee shall be paid out of funds available to the appropriate appointing authority.
(3) A qualified interpreter appointed for the deaf or deaf-blind person shall be available for the duration of the deaf or deaf-blind person's participation in the action or other proceeding.
History:
1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.