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Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.2801 (2026)

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

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE

Act 368 of 1978

333.2801 Meanings of words and phrases; general definitions and principles of construction.

Sec. 2801.

(1) For purposes of this part, the words and phrases defined in sections 2803 to 2805 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.

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

Compiler's Notes:

For transfer of certain powers and duties of the office of policy, planning and evaluation from the department of public health to the director of the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

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Act 368

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1995–2004 · leading case: Aichele v. Hodge, 673 N.W.2d 452 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004).

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Aichele v. Hodge, 673 N.W.2d 452 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “For example, the vital records act, MCL 333.2801 et seq., incorporates this presumption.”

People v. Selwa, 543 N.W.2d 321 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 2× “MCL 333.2801; MSA 14.15(2801) provides as follows: (1) For purposes of this part [vital records], the words and phrases defined in sections 2803 to 2805 [MCL 333.”

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