PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
Act 368 of 1978
333.16101 Meanings of words and phrases; general definitions and principles of construction.
Sec. 16101.
(1) For purposes of this article, the words and phrases defined in sections 16103 to 16109a have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections unless the context requires a different meaning.
(2) In addition, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in this code.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 167, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2021
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of certain health-related functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
For transfer of rule-making authority of occupational and health occupation boards and related task forces from the department of commerce to the director of the department of consumer and industry services, 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 bureau of health services from the department of consumer and industry services to the director of the department of community health by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in
38
cases (
5 in the last 5 years), 1983–2026 · leading case:
Potter v. McLeary
Potter v. McLeary (2009)
mich · cites it 7×
“368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.16101 to 333.18838 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and engaged in the practice of his or her health profession in a sole proprietorship, partnership, professional corporation, or other business entity.”
Johnson v. Pastoriza (2012)
mich · cites it 5×
“(4) As used in this section, “physician or other licensed medical professional” means a person licensed under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368 , MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838. In 2002, the Legislature amended MCL 600.”
Department of Community Health v. Risch (2007)
michctapp · cites it 3×
“eals, respondent appeals as of right the final orders of the disciplinary subcommittees of the Department of Community Health Board of Psychology and Board of Social Work, revoking respondent’s registration to practice as a certified social worker (CSW) and license to practice…”
Healing Place at North Oakland Medical Center v. Allstate Insurance (2008)
michctapp · cites it 2×
“368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being sections 333.16101 to 333.18237 of the Michigan Compiled Laws; any other person or facility, with the approval of the commissioner, who or which meets the standards set by the health care corporation for all contracting…”
In Re Petition of Atty. Gen. for Investigative Subpoenas (2007)
michctapp · cites it 2×
“16221, and to “conduct an investigation necessary to administer and enforce” Article 15, Occupations, of the Public Health Code, MCL 333.16101 et seq., MCL 333.16233. Incident to this authority, MCL 333.”
Attorney General v. Bruce (1985)
mich · cites it 2×
“On behalf of the department, the Attorney General petitioned the Ingham Circuit Court for the issuance of an investigative subpoena, [3] claiming that the department was entitled to the information *163 pursuant to article 15 of the Public Health Code, MCL 333.16101; MSA…”
McElhaney v. Harper-Hutzel Hospital (2006)
michctapp
“2 MCL 333.16101 et seq. 3 A medical malpractice action may be commenced against nonphysicians such as nurses, medical technologists, physical therapists, and optometrists.”
Nathan Murphy-Dubay v. Dept of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (2015)
michctapp · cites it 2×
“16174(1) permits a board to enact rules that promote safe and competent practice and informed consumer choice: An individual who is licensed or registered under this article [MCL 333.16101 to MCL 333.18838] shall meet all of the following requirements: (c) Have a specific…”
People v. Carrier (2015)
michctapp
“MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838 ... [a] licensed professional counselor.”
Nolan v. Department of Licensing & Regulation (1986)
michctapp
“15(17058) provides: (1) Notwithstanding part 161 [MCL 333.16101 et seqj, the task force shall have the powers and duties vested in it by sections 17058 to 17088 [MCL 333.”
WomanCare of Southfield, P.C. v. Granholm (2001)
mied
“§ 333.16101 to 333.18838. Any law restricting a woman’s right to choose a pre-viability abortion must contain an adequate safeguard to protect the life and health of the pregnant woman.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.16101(2) — 2 cases
Potter v. McLeary (2009)
mich
“368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.16101 to 333.18838 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and engaged in the practice of his or her health profession in a sole proprietorship, partnership, professional corporation, or other business entity.”
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