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MICHIGAN STATUTES AND CODES
Section 400.705 - Definitions; G to N.
Act 218 of 1979
400.705 Definitions; G to N.
Sec. 5.
(1) “Good moral character” means good moral character as defined in Act No. 381 of the Public Acts of 1974, being sections 338.41 to 338.47 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) “Licensed hospice program” means a health care program that provides a coordinated set of services rendered at home or in an outpatient or institutional setting for individuals suffering from a disease or condition with a terminal prognosis and that is licensed under article 17 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.20101 to 333.22260 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(3) “Licensee” means the agency, association, corporation, organization, person, or department or agency of the state, county, city, or other political subdivision, that has been issued a license to operate an adult foster care facility.
(4) “Mental illness” means a substantial disorder of thought or mood that significantly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to cope with the ordinary demands of life.
(5) “New construction” means a newly constructed facility or a facility that has been completely renovated for use as an adult foster care facility.
History: 1979, Act 218, Eff. Mar. 27, 1980 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1984 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 194, Eff. Aug. 1, 1996
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of family services from the department of consumer and industry services to the family independence agency by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of adult foster care licensing advisory council to the family independence agency by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.