Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.5955

  • fund: means the healthy Michigan fund created in section 5953. See Michigan Laws 333.5951
  • Immunization: means the process of increasing an individual's immunity to a disease by use of a vaccine, antibody preparation, or other substance. See Michigan Laws 333.5101
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
   Money in the fund shall be used to improve the health of the citizens of this state. Programs receiving these funds shall address the needs of vulnerable populations. Appropriations from the fund may be made to the department or other state agencies, and shall include, but not be limited to, chronic disease prevention, smoking cessation, anti-tobacco activities, maternal and child health initiatives, immunization activities, poison control, and local public health surveillance and evaluations.