Section 325.72 - Definitions. - Michigan Statutes

CRITICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS REPORTING ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 312 of 1978

325.72 Definitions.

Sec. 2.

As used in this act:

(a) “Critical health problem” means any of the following:

(i) Lead poisoning.

(ii) Reye's syndrome.

(iii) A disease, condition, or procedure relating to public health which is determined by the director to be of particular concern or importance as a critical health problem in this state, being in need of greater research, study, and statistical analysis.

(b) “Department” means the department of public health created and operating under sections 425 to 427 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, being sections 16.525 to 16.527 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(c) “Director” means the state director of public health or a person designated by the director to act in place of the director.

(d) “Facility” means a governmental or private agency, department, institution, clinic, laboratory, hospital, or a health maintenance organization, association, or other similar unit designated by the director.

History: 1978, Act 312, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1978