Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17701 (2026)

Meanings of words and phrases; general definitions and principles of construction.

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE

Act 368 of 1978

333.17701 Meanings of words and phrases; general definitions and principles of construction.

Sec. 17701.

(1) For purposes of this part the words and phrases defined in sections 17702 to 17709 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(2) In addition, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in this code and part 161 contains definitions applicable to this part.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978

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.

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2012–2023 · leading case: State of Michigan Ex Rel Marcia Gurganus v. Cvs Caremark Corp, 496 Mich. 45 (Mich. 2014).

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State of Michigan Ex Rel Marcia Gurganus v. Cvs Caremark Corp, 496 Mich. 45 (Mich. 2014). · cites it 2× “Section 17755 states in pertinent part: (1) When a pharmacist receives a prescription for a brand name drug product, the pharmacist may, or when a purchaser requests a lower cost generically equivalent drug product, the pharmacist shall dispense a lower cost but not higher cost…”

Suresh Dakshinamoorthy v. Nat'l Ass'n of Boards, 475 F. App'x 548 (6th Cir. 2012). “See Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17701 et seq. The actions of the Association and Catizone were taken to assist the Board in carrying out its duties.”

Attorney Gen. v. Eli Lilly & Co. (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “Indeed, plaintiff concedes in her brief on appeal that “affirmance is currently required in light of Smith and Liss.” However, plaintiff asserts that, in light of our Supreme Court’s denial of her bypass application, our Supreme Court implicitly indicated to this Court that it…”

State of Michigan Ex Rel Marcia Gurganus v. Cvs Caremark Corp (Mich. 2013). “; (5) whether use of the remedies provided by the MFCA and the HCFCA is available when Part 177 of the 3 Michigan Public Health Code, MCL 333.17701 et seq. provides administrative remedies for violations of MCL 333.”

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