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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 174 of 1971 - Office of Child Support Act (400.231 - 400.240) › Section 400.238 - Disposition of Money Received as Support Payment; Interest; Duties of Contractor; Audit; Disclosure of Information.

400.238 Disposition of money received as support payment; interest; duties of contractor; audit; disclosure of information.
Sec. 8.
(1) While held by the state disbursement unit, money the SDU receives as a support payment is the money of the recipient of support, is not public revenue, and shall not be deposited in the state treasury. While held by the state disbursement unit, money the SDU receives as a support payment is not subject to levy, execution, garnishment, or offset.
(2) Interest that accrues on a payment after its receipt and before its disbursement is payable to the state general fund to offset program costs.
(3) If a contractor operates the state disbursement unit, the contractor is directly responsible to the office. The office shall not enter a contract for operation of the SDU until the state budget director approves each contract provision that governs the accounting system to be used by the contractor. In addition to auditing by a private sector accounting firm, the contractor operating the SDU is subject to audit by the state executive branch and by the auditor general or an independent public accounting firm appointed by the auditor general. The auditor general or an independent public accounting firm appointed by the auditor general shall conduct an audit of the SDU not less than 1 year, but within 2 years, after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section and not less than every 2 years after that initial audit. The department shall cooperate with the auditor general.
(4) Except for disclosure in a manner authorized by law, rule, or regulation, a person shall not disclose information regarding a payer or recipient of support that is provided to the SDU for the purpose of receipt or disbursement of support or fees. A person that violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(5) A contractor or subcontractor, or an officer or employee of a contractor or subcontractor, that operates the SDU who negligently discloses information regarding a payer or recipient of support is liable for actual damages or $1,000.00, whichever is greater, plus costs and attorney fees. A contractor or subcontractor, or an officer or employee of a contractor or subcontractor, that operates the SDU who intentionally discloses information regarding a payer or recipient of support is liable for 3 times actual damages or $3,000.00, whichever is greater, plus costs and attorney fees. Each negligent or intentional disclosure that gives rise to liability under this section is a separate cause of action for which separate damages may be awarded.
History:
Add. 1999, Act 161, Imd. Eff. Nov. 3, 1999
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 174 of 1971 - Office of Child Support Act (400.231 - 400.240) › Section 400.239 - Transition to Centralized Receipt and Disbursement of Support and Fees.

400.239 Transition to centralized receipt and disbursement of support and fees.
Sec. 9.
The department, the SDU, and each office of the friend of the court shall cooperate in the transition to the centralized receipt and disbursement of support and fees. An office of the friend of the court shall continue to receive and disburse support and fees through the transition, based on the schedule developed as required by section 7, and modifications to that schedule as the department considers necessary.
History:
Add. 1999, Act 161, Imd. Eff. Nov. 3, 1999 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 564, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 22 of 1919 (Ex. Sess.) - County Juvenile Officers (400.251 - 400.254) › Section 400.252 - County Juvenile Officer or Assistant County Juvenile Officer; Options; Election.

400.252 County juvenile officer or assistant county juvenile officer; options; election.
Sec. 2.
A person employed as a county juvenile officer or assistant county juvenile officer as of September 30, 1980 shall elect 1 of the following options before October 1, 1980:
(a) To receive the applicable salary specified in section 1(3) or (4) and the expenses specified in section 1(5), and to participate in the retirement program provided by the state employees' retirement system in Act No. 240 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 38.1 to 38.47 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and fringe benefits provided by the state civil service commission rules for members in state classified service, including retirement and insurance programs, sick leave, annual leave, and holidays as provided in section 1(7) and subject to section 4.
(b) To receive the applicable salary specified in section 1(3) or (4), the expenses specified in section 1(5), the fringe benefits prescribed in section 1(8), and the retirement program provided by the state employees' retirement system in Act No. 240 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended. A person electing this option shall not participate in, nor be subject to, the fringe benefits provided by the state civil service commission rules for members in state classified service.
(c) To receive the salary, expenses, and fringe benefits provided by the county to juvenile court employees under section 3. This option shall not be elected without the approval of the presiding judge of the probate court for the county.
History:
1919, Ex. Sess., Act 22, Eff. Sept. 25, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 8204 ;-- CL 1948, 400.252 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 248, Imd. Eff. July 28, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 22 of 1919 (Ex. Sess.) - County Juvenile Officers (400.251 - 400.254) › Section 400.253 - Employment of County Juvenile Officer or Assistant County Juvenile Officer Subject to Section; Salary, Expenses, and Fringe Benefits; Annual Grant; Salary Adjustment; “Population” Defined.

400.253 Employment of county juvenile officer or assistant county juvenile officer subject to section; salary, expenses, and fringe benefits; annual grant; salary adjustment; “population” defined.
Sec. 3.
(1) This section shall apply to a person who commences employment as a county juvenile officer or an assistant county juvenile officer after September 30, 1980, and to a county juvenile officer or an assistant county juvenile officer who elects the option prescribed in section 2(c).
(2) A county juvenile officer or an assistant county juvenile officer subject to this section shall be employed in the same manner as other juvenile court employees are employed in the county in which the officer serves and shall receive only the salary, expenses, and fringe benefits provided by the county in which the officer serves.
(3) The state shall make an annual grant to each county for the employment of county juvenile officers and assistant county juvenile officers. The amount of the grant is established as follows:
Population of County
Grant
Less than 75,000
$
17,200.00
75,001 to 150,000
$
33,200.00
150,001 to 250,000
$
49,300.00
250,001 to 500,000
$
81,400.00
More than 500,000
$
113,500.00
(4) The amount of the grant established in subsection (3) shall be reduced by $17,200.00 for each county juvenile officer and by $16,200.00 for each assistant county juvenile officer serving in the county who elects the option prescribed in section 2(a) or (b). Subject to approval by the senate and house appropriations committees, the amount of the grant designated in subsection (3) shall be adjusted annually by the same percentage as the annual salary adjustment made for state civil service employees excluded from representation under civil service rules.
(5) A grant made under this section shall be paid by the state treasurer pursuant to the accounting laws of the state and shall be subject to audit by the auditor general. A grant made under this section shall be used solely for the purpose stated in subsection (3).
(6) As used in this section, "population" means the most recent population projection for this state issued by the department of management and budget.
History:
Add. 1971, Act 212, Eff. Jan. 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 248, Imd. Eff. July 28, 1980 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 374, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 22 of 1919 (Ex. Sess.) - County Juvenile Officers (400.251 - 400.254) › Section 400.254 - Fringe Benefits of County Juvenile Officer or Assistant County Juvenile Officer Electing Option Under MCL 400.252(a); Conditions.

400.254 Fringe benefits of county juvenile officer or assistant county juvenile officer electing option under MCL 400.252(a); conditions.
Sec. 4.
The fringe benefits of a county juvenile officer or an assistant county juvenile officer who elects the option prescribed in section 2(a) are subject to the following conditions:
(a) Annual leave accumulated before October 1, 1978, under a formal county policy shall be credited to the officer's annual leave balance. This leave may be used during the officer's service. When the officer separates from service as an officer, the time credited under this subdivision shall be subtracted from the officer's annual leave balance before payment by this state of the unused annual leave.
(b) Sick leave accumulated before October 1, 1978, under a formal county policy shall be credited to the officer's sick leave balance. This leave may be used during the officer's service and shall be included in the sick leave balance for purposes of long-term disability insurance computation. Upon retirement or death or separation from service as an officer, the time credited under this subdivision shall be subtracted from the officer's sick leave balance before payment by this state of a prorated amount for unused sick leave.
(c) For purposes of longevity computation, a person shall not be considered to have begun service as an officer before October 1, 1978.
(d) For purposes of determining earned sick leave, annual leave, and longevity, a biweekly work period shall consist of the standard number of hours during a standard 2-week period worked by the employees of the probate court of the county in which the officer serves.
History:
Add. 1980, Act 248, Imd. Eff. July 28, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 21 of 1929 - Annual Meeting of County Agents (400.261 - 400.263) › Section 400.261 - Annual Meeting of County Agents; Time, Place, Purpose.

400.261 Annual meeting of county agents; time, place, purpose.
Sec. 1.
Hereafter on such day in the month of either September, October or November of each year, as the director of the state welfare department shall designate, the said director may call a meeting of the county agents of the respective counties of the state to meet in the city of Lansing for the purpose of planning the work pertaining to the duties of their office for the ensuing year.
History:
1929, Act 21, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8205 ;-- Am. 1931, Act 253, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 400.261
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 21 of 1929 - Annual Meeting of County Agents (400.261 - 400.263) › Section 400.262 - Annual Meeting of County Agents; Adjournment; Registration; Certificate of Attendance.

400.262 Annual meeting of county agents; adjournment; registration; certificate of attendance.
Sec. 2.
The director of the state welfare department shall have the power to adjourn such meeting to a future date, and in case of such adjournment shall give notice to each county agent. The respective county agents shall, upon attending said meeting, register with the director of the state welfare department, and at the close of said meeting the said director shall issue to each county agent so attending a certificate showing the attendance at such meeting.
History:
1929, Act 21, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8206 ;-- Am. 1931, Act 253, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 400.262
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 21 of 1929 - Annual Meeting of County Agents (400.261 - 400.263) › Section 400.263 - Annual Meeting of County Agents; Expenses of Attendance.

400.263 Annual meeting of county agents; expenses of attendance.
Sec. 3.
The county agents of the state shall be paid their necessary and actual expenses in attending such meeting by the county treasurer of their respective counties, if approved by the board of supervisors, upon presentation by said county agent of a certificate so issued by the director of the state welfare department, showing his attendance at such meeting.
History:
1929, Act 21, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8207 ;-- Am. 1931, Act 253, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 400.263
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.271 - Short Title.

400.271 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "charitable organizations and solicitations act".
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.274 - Copies of Contracts and Soliciting Materials.

400.274 Copies of contracts and soliciting materials.
Sec. 4.
(1) True and correct copies of the contracts of professional fund raisers shall be kept on file in the offices of the charitable organization and the professional fund raiser during the term of employment and for 6 years subsequent to the date the solicitation of contributions provided for therein actually terminates.
(2) Copies of all soliciting materials shall be supplied upon request of the attorney general.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.275 - Examination of Registration Statement; Registration; Exceptions; Charge Not Required.

400.275 Examination of registration statement; registration; exceptions; charge not required.
Sec. 5.
(1) The attorney general shall examine the registration statement of a charitable organization that is submitted in proper form and is supported by material information required under this act. If the registration statement and supporting information conforms to the requirements of this act and any rules promulgated under this act, the attorney general shall register the charitable organization, unless the organization has materially misrepresented or omitted information required or the organization has acted or is acting in violation of this act or rules promulgated hereunder. If registered, the effective date of the registration is the date the registration statement was received by the attorney general.
(2) Registration of a charitable organization shall be without charge to the charitable organization or its agents and representatives if the purpose of registration is soliciting and receiving contributions and donations or selling memberships or otherwise raising money from the public for the specified charitable purpose.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.276 - Notice of Change in Information; Report.

400.276 Notice of change in information; report.
Sec. 6.
A charitable organization shall notify the attorney general within 30 days of any change in the information required to be furnished under section 3. A report shall be filed and signed by the president or other authorized officer and the chief fiscal officer of the organization.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.277 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal of Registration Statement and Supporting Information.

400.277 Expiration of registration; renewal of registration statement and supporting information.
Sec. 7.
The registration of a charitable organization shall expire 1 year and 7 months after the end date of the financial statement provided under section 3(2). To renew a registration, a charitable organization shall file with the attorney general a renewal registration statement and supporting information on or before 30 days before the expiration date of the current registration.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.278 - Documents; Books and Records; Inspection.

400.278 Documents; books and records; inspection.
Sec. 8.
Documents required to be filed with the attorney general shall be open to public inspection. Persons subject to this act shall maintain accurate and detailed books and records at the office of the resident agent or the principal office which shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by the attorney general or his authorized representative.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.279 - Local, County, or Area Division Supervised and Controlled by Superior or Parent Organization; Registration; Application Statement; Annual Report.

400.279 Local, county, or area division supervised and controlled by superior or parent organization; registration; application statement; annual report.
Sec. 9.
If a local, county, or area division of a charitable organization is directly supervised and controlled by a superior or parent organization, which is incorporated, qualified to do business or doing business within this state, the local, county, or area division is not required to register under section 3 if the superior or parent organization files an application statement on behalf of the local, county, or area division in addition to or as part of its application statement. When an application statement has been filed by a superior or parent organization, it shall file the annual report required under sections 14 and 16 on behalf of the local, county, or area division in such detail as required by the rules.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.280 - Rules.

400.280 Rules.
Sec. 10.
The attorney general may promulgate rules necessary for the administration of this act in accordance with and subject to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Emergency rules may not be promulgated pursuant to this act.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.281 - Designation of Resident Agent; Service of Process.

400.281 Designation of resident agent; service of process.
Sec. 11.
(1) The attorney general shall not accept a registration statement from a charitable organization located in another state or country unless it first designates a resident agent in this state for the acceptance of process issued by any court.
(2) A charitable organization, professional fund raiser, professional solicitor, or other person soliciting contributions in this state but not having an office in this state is subject to service of process as follows:
(a) By service on its registered agent in this state, or if there is no registered agent in this state, then on the person designated in the registration statement, license application, or registration application as having custody of its books and records within this state. If a person designated in a registration statement, license application, or registration application is served under this subdivision, a copy of the process shall be mailed to the charitable organization at its last known address.
(b) By service made as otherwise provided by law or court rules if any of the following apply:
(i) If the person has solicited contributions in this state, but in this state does not maintain an office, has a registered agent, and has a designated person that has custody of its books and records.
(ii) If a registered agent or person that has custody of the person's books and records in this state cannot be found, as shown by the return of the sheriff of the county in which the registered agent or person that has custody of books and records has been represented by the charitable organization as maintaining an office.
(3) Solicitation of a contribution in this state, by any means, is considered the agreement of the charitable organization, professional fund raiser, professional solicitor, or other person that any process against that person that is served in accordance with this section is of the same legal force and effect as if served personally.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.282 - Repealed. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 1, 2011.

400.282 Repealed. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 1, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the authority of the attorney general to suspend the filing of reports as to charitable corporations, trusts, or organizations.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.284 - Repealed. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011.

400.284 Repealed. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to filing financial statements.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.285 - Repealed. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976.

400.285 Repealed. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section required statement of basis for claiming continuing exemption.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.286 - Noncompliance; Imposition of Conditions.

400.286 Noncompliance; imposition of conditions.
Sec. 16.
The attorney general may impose conditions on the registration of a charitable organization that fails to comply with this act or rules promulgated under this act.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.287 - Professional Fund Raiser; Application for License; Bond; Renewal of License; Registration or Reregistration of Professional Solicitor.

400.287 Professional fund raiser; application for license; bond; renewal of license; registration or reregistration of professional solicitor.
Sec. 17.
(1) A person shall not act as a professional fund raiser for a charitable organization or charitable purpose before he has filed an application for a license with the attorney general or after the expiration or cancellation of a license or renewal thereof. Applications for license shall be in writing, under oath, in the form prescribed by the attorney general. The applicant when making application, shall file with and have approved by the attorney general a bond in which the applicant shall be the principal obligor, in the sum of $10,000.00. The bond shall run to the people of the state and to any person including charitable organizations who may have a cause of action against the obligor of the bond for any malfeasance or misfeasance in the conduct of the solicitation. The aggregate limit of liability of the surety to the state and to all the persons shall not exceed the sum of the bond. Application for renewal of licenses when effected shall be for a period of 1 year, or a part thereof, expiring on June 30, and may be renewed for additional 1-year periods upon written application, under oath, in the form prescribed by the attorney general and the filing of the bond.
(2) A person shall not act as a professional solicitor in the employ of a professional fund raiser required to be licensed before he has registered with the attorney general or after the expiration or cancellation of registration. Application for registration or reregistration shall be in writing, under oath, in the form prescribed by the attorney general. Registration or reregistration when effected shall be for a period of 1 year, or a part thereof, expiring on June 30, and may be renewed upon written application, under oath, in the form prescribed by the attorney general for additional 1-year periods.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.287a - Suspension of License of Professional Fund Raiser or Registration of Charitable Organization or Professional Solicitor; Imposition of Conditions.

400.287a Suspension of license of professional fund raiser or registration of charitable organization or professional solicitor; imposition of conditions.
Sec. 17a.
(1) After notice and an opportunity to be heard, the attorney general may suspend or revoke the license of a professional fund raiser or the registration of a charitable organization or professional solicitor that has violated or is violating this act or rules promulgated under this act.
(2) The attorney general may suspend the license of a professional fund raiser or the registration of a charitable organization or professional solicitor, on an emergency basis without a hearing, if the attorney general issues a notice of emergency suspension containing both of the following:
(a) A description of the conduct in violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act that constitutes the emergency.
(b) A statement that the professional fund raiser, charitable organization, or professional solicitor has an opportunity for a hearing at a designated time, date, and place, within 48 hours after the notice of emergency suspension is issued, or at a later time agreed to in writing by the attorney general and the professional fund raiser, charitable organization, or professional solicitor, on whether the license or registration should be permanently suspended or revoked. At a hearing held under this subdivision, the professional fund raiser, charitable organization, or professional solicitor shall have a reasonable opportunity to show its compliance with this act or the rules promulgated under this act and has the burden of proof of establishing that compliance.
(3) In addition to his or her authority to suspend or revoke a license or registration under this section, the attorney general may impose conditions on the license of a professional fund raiser or the registration of a charitable organization or professional solicitor that fails to comply with this act or rules promulgated under this act.
History:
Add. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.289 - Owning or Operating Clothing Donation Box; Requirements; Exemption.

400.289 Owning or operating clothing donation box; requirements; exemption.
Sec. 19.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person that owns or operates a clothing donation box or that receives any of the personal property placed in a clothing donation box or proceeds of that personal property shall not do any of the following:
(a) Fail or neglect to maintain a current license under this act at any time the clothing donation box is accessible to the public.
(b) Mark the clothing donation box or any sign near the clothing donation box in any manner that represents or implies that personal property placed in the clothing donation box, or the proceeds of that personal property, is donated to 1 or more charitable organizations if it is not.
(c) Display the name, logo, trademark, or service mark of a charitable organization on a clothing donation box or on any sign near the clothing donation box if that charitable organization does not receive any of the personal property placed in the clothing donation box or any of the proceeds of that personal property.
(d) If charitable organizations receive some but not all of the personal property placed in the clothing donation box or the proceeds of that personal property, fail or neglect to clearly and conspicuously disclose on the donation box or on a sign at the donation box the name, address, and telephone number of each charitable organization that receives any of that property or those proceeds and the name, address, and telephone number of any other person that receives any of that property or those proceeds.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any person that is exempt from the licensing and financial statement requirements of this act under section 13.
History:
Add. 2010, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 2010
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 400.289, which pertained to provisions to licensure or registration, was repealed by Act 368 of 1976, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.291 - Investigation; Order of Appearance or Production; Service; Contempt; Oath or Affirmation.

400.291 Investigation; order of appearance or production; service; contempt; oath or affirmation.
Sec. 21.
(1) The attorney general may investigate a complaint from any person in whatever manner the attorney general considers appropriate and may investigate on his or her own initiative any person that is subject to this act. The attorney general may require a person or an officer, member, employee, or agent of a person to appear at a time and place specified by the attorney general to give information under oath and to produce books, memoranda, papers, records, documents, or other relevant evidence in the possession of the person ordered to appear.
(2) When requiring the attendance of a person or the production of documents under subsection (1), the attorney general shall issue an order setting forth the time when and the place where attendance or production is required and shall serve the order upon the person in the manner provided for service of process in civil cases at least 5 days before the date fixed for attendance or production. The order shall have the same force and effect as a subpoena and, upon application of the attorney general, the order may be enforced by a court having jurisdiction over the person or the circuit court for the county of Ingham or for the county where the person receiving the order resides or is found, in the same manner as though the notice were a subpoena. If a person fails or refuses to obey the order issued by the attorney general, the court may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the court, to produce documentary evidence, or to give testimony concerning the matter in question. Failure to obey the order of the court is punishable by that court as contempt. The investigation may be conducted by an assistant attorney general or other person designated by the attorney general. The attorney general or other designated person may administer the necessary oath or affirmation to witnesses.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.292 - Powers and Duties of Attorney General Not Restricted.

400.292 Powers and duties of attorney general not restricted.
Sec. 22.
This act shall not be construed to limit or restrict the exercise of powers or the performance of the duties of the attorney general which he otherwise is authorized to exercise or perform under any other provisions of law.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.293a - Persons Subject to Act.

400.293a Persons subject to act.
Sec. 23a.
(1) A person that is not a charitable organization, a professional fund raiser, or a volunteer supervised by a charitable organization, but that solicits contributions, conducts a fund-raising event, or conducts a charitable sales promotion for a charitable purpose is subject to this act.
(2) A person subject to this act under subsection (1) is not required to register or file reports required under this act.
History:
Add. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.293b - Authority of Prosecuting Attorney to Prosecute Person Subject to Act.

400.293b Authority of prosecuting attorney to prosecute person subject to act.
Sec. 23b.
The prosecuting attorney for a county may prosecute a person subject to this act in the same manner as the attorney general. A county prosecuting attorney shall notify the attorney general when he or she begins a prosecution under this section and provide the attorney general with a copy of the final judgment in that action.
History:
Add. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294) › Section 400.294 - Repeal of MCL 400.301 to 400.304.

400.294 Repeal of MCL 400.301 to 400.304.
Sec. 24.
Act No. 68 of the Public Acts of 1915, being sections 400.301 to 400.304 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, is repealed.
History:
1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Repealed - Act 68 of 1915 - Solicitation of Public for Charitable Purposes (400.301 - 400.304)

SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Act 68 of 1915
400.301-400.304 Repealed. 1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Repealed - Act 200 of 1955 - Legislative Advisory Council on Problems of the Aging (400.351 - 400.353)

LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PROBLEMS OF THE AGING
Act 200 of 1955
400.351-400.353 Repealed. 1960, Act 11, Eff. July 1, 1960.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Repealed - Act 2 of 1960 (1st Ex. Sess.) - Medical Assistance for the Aged Act (400.361 - 400.371)

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED ACT
Act 2 of 1960 (1st Ex. Sess.)
400.361-400.371 Repealed. 1965, Act 304, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965;—1969, Act 80, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Repealed - Act 1 of 1960 (1st Ex. Sess.) - Medical Care and Hospitalization of Old Age Recipients (400.381 - 400.382)

MEDICAL CARE AND HOSPITALIZATION OF OLD AGE RECIPIENTS
Act 1 of 1960 (1st Ex. Sess.)
400.381,400.382 Repealed. 1980, Act 180, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1980.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Repealed - Act 11 of 1960 - Michigan Commission on Aging (400.501 - 400.514)

MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON AGING
Act 11 of 1960
400.501-400.514 Repealed. 1965, Act 215, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965;—1973, Act 106, Imd. Eff. Aug. 19, 1973.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Repealed - Act 106 of 1973 - Office of Services to the Aging (400.521 - 400.533)

OFFICE OF SERVICES TO THE AGING
Act 106 of 1973
400.521-400.533 Repealed. 1975, Act 146, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.571 - Services to Older Persons as Valid Public Purpose.

400.571 Services to older persons as valid public purpose.
Sec. 1.
It is a valid public purpose to provide services to older persons.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.572 - Definitions.

400.572 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Governing body" means board, council, or body in which the legislative powers of a local unit of government are vested.
(b) "Local unit of government" means a county, township, city, or village.
(c) "Activities or services" means identifiable actions directed toward the improvement of the social, legal, health, housing, educational, emotional, nutritional, recreational, or mobility status of older persons.
(d) "Older person" means an individual 60 years of age or older.
(e) "Funds" means general tax revenues, federal revenue sharing funds, state revenue sharing funds, and other funds under the control of the governing body.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.573 - Appropriations; Authorization; Purposes.

400.573 Appropriations; authorization; purposes.
Sec. 3.
A local unit of government may appropriate funds to public or private nonprofit corporations or organizations for the purposes of planning, coordinating, evaluating, and providing services to older persons.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.574 - Appropriations; Approval; Terms as Public Record; Notice.

400.574 Appropriations; approval; terms as public record; notice.
Sec. 4.
(1) The appropriations of funds for services to an older person shall be approved by the majority of the members of the governing body of the local unit of government. The terms of the appropriation shall be a matter of public record and shall be entered into the journal of the official proceedings of the governing body.
(2) Notification of an appropriation to a private organization shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within 10 days following approval by the governing body. The notice shall specify the terms of appropriation as required by this act.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.575 - Terms of Appropriation; Specifications.

400.575 Terms of appropriation; specifications.
Sec. 5.
The terms of the appropriation authorized by this act shall specify:
(a) Name, address, and general purpose of the organization.
(b) A description of the functions and responsibilities to be performed by the recipient of the appropriation.
(c) The effective date and length of the grant.
(d) Program and financial reporting requirements as established by the local unit of government.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.576 - Millage Proposition Authorized.

400.576 Millage proposition authorized.
Sec. 6.
A governing body of a local unit of government may submit a millage proposition to the electorate to levy up to 1 mill for services to older citizens. This proposition may be submitted at any election held by the local unit of government, but shall not be submitted at a special election of the local unit of government called solely for the purpose of submitting this millage proposition.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577) › Section 400.577 - Repeal of MCL 46.261.

400.577 Repeal of MCL 46.261.
Sec. 7.
Act No. 9 of the Public Acts of 1972, being section 46.261 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, is repealed.
History:
1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594) › Section 400.581 - Short Title.

400.581 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "older Michiganians act".
History:
1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of management and budget to the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1997-5, compiled at MCL 400.224 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.
Popular Name:
Act 180
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594) › Section 400.582 - Definitions.

400.582 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Area agency on aging" means an agency designated by the commission under section 4(i).
(b) "Chief elected official administrative officer" means any of the following:
(i) The president of a village.
(ii) The mayor of a city.
(iii) The supervisor of a township.
(iv) The elected county executive or appointed county manager of a county; or if the county has not adopted an optional unified form of county government, the chairperson of the county board of commissioners of the county.
(c) "Commission" means the commission on services to the aging established under section 3.
(d) "Director" means the director of the office of services to the aging.
(e) "Long-term care facility" means 1 or more of the following:
(i) A home for the aged as defined in section 20106(3) of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20106 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ii) An adult foster care facility as defined in section 3(4) of the adult foster care facility licensing act, Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, being section 400.703 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(iii) A nursing home as defined in section 20109(1) of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20109 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(iv) A county medical care facility as defined in section 20104(4) of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20104 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(v) A hospital long-term care unit as defined in section 20106(6) of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978.
(f) "Office" means the office of services to the aging created by section 5.
(g) "Older person" means a state resident who is 60 years of age or older, and the spouse of the older person, regardless of age.
History:
1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.
Popular Name:
Act 180
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594) › Section 400.583 - Commission on Services to the Aging; Establishment; Appointment, Qualifications, and Term of Members; Vacancies; Members of Commission Created by Former Act; Compensation and Expenses; Chairperson.

400.583 Commission on services to the aging; establishment; appointment, qualifications, and term of members; vacancies; members of commission created by former act; compensation and expenses; chairperson.
Sec. 3.
(1) A commission on services to the aging is established within the executive office of the governor. The commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Commission membership shall reflect the broad geographical balance as well as the distribution of older persons in the state. Members of the commission shall serve the broad interests of the state's aging and older persons. A majority of the members shall be 60 years of age or older, and no more than 8 members shall be from the same political party. The term of each member shall be 3 years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the governor in a similar manner as members are appointed under this subsection, for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(2) Members of the commission created by former Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1975 shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms.
(3) A member of the commission shall be entitled to receive per diem compensation and reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses while acting as an official representative of the commission as defined by commission policies and rules. The per diem compensation of the commission and the schedule for reimbursement of expenses shall be established annually by the legislature.
(4) The governor shall designate a person from among the members to serve as chairperson of the commission. The chairperson shall serve in that position at the pleasure of the governor.
History:
1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Act 146 of 1975, referred to in this section, was repealed by Act 180 of 1980.For transfer of powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the executive office of the governor to the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1997-5, compiled at MCL 400.224 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.
Popular Name:
Act 180