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Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.21701 (2026)

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE

Act 368 of 1978

333.21701 Meanings of words and phrases; general definitions and principles of construction.

Sec. 21701.

(1) For purposes of this part, the words and phrases defined in sections 21702 to 21703 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 201 contains definitions applicable to this part.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979

Compiler's Notes:

For transfer of powers and duties of the division of health facility licensing and certification in the bureau of health systems, division of federal support services, and the division of emergency medical services, with the exception of the division of managed care and division of health facility development, from the department of public health to the director of the department of commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 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 1 case, 1996–1996 · leading case: Tryc v Michigan Vets.’ Facility, 545 N.W.2d 642 (Mich. 1996).

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Tryc v Michigan Vets.’ Facility, 545 N.W.2d 642 (Mich. 1996). · cites it 2× “§ 333.21701 et seq.; M.S.A. § 14.15(21701) et seq.”

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