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- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Administrator: means a third party other than the warrantor who is designated by the warrantor to be responsible for the administration of vehicle protection product warranties in this state. See Michigan Laws 257.1243
- Administrator: means the secretary of state or any individual designated by the secretary of state to act in his or her place. See Michigan Laws 257.1302
- Adult driver training: means instruction that is provided to an individual 18 years of age or older in the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 7a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 256.623
- Advertise: means to advise, announce, apprise, command, give notice of, inform, make known, or publish any material that calls to the attention of the public the availability of parts and services. See Michigan Laws 257.1302
- Advertising: means all printed matter, handouts, flyers, radio broadcasts, television broadcasts, signs, billboards, and other media used to promote an event. See Michigan Laws 432.102
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Adviser: means a person who, at the request of the issuer, a confirmer, or another adviser, notifies or requests another adviser to notify the beneficiary that a letter of credit has been issued, confirmed, or amended. See Michigan Laws 440.5102
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- Aftermarket crash part: means a replacement part for a nonmechanical sheet metal part or plastic part that constitutes part of the exterior of a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, an inner or outer panel. See Michigan Laws 257.1362
- Agent: means an individual who, for compensation or valuable consideration, is employed either directly or indirectly by a dealer. See Michigan Laws 257.1351
- Aggrieved party: means a party entitled to resort to a remedy. See Michigan Laws 440.1201
- Alcohol: means the product of distillation of fermented liquid, whether or not rectified or diluted with water, but does not mean ethyl or industrial alcohol, diluted or not, that has been denatured or otherwise rendered unfit for beverage purposes. See Michigan Laws 436.1105
- Alcohol vapor device: means any device that provides for the use of air or oxygen bubbled through alcoholic liquor to produce a vapor or mist that allows the user to inhale this alcoholic vapor through the mouth or nose. See Michigan Laws 436.1105
- Alcoholic liquor: means any spirituous, vinous, malt, or fermented liquor, powder, liquids, and compounds, whether or not medicated, proprietary, patented, and by whatever name called, containing 1/2 of 1% or more of alcohol by volume that are fit for use for food purposes or beverage purposes as defined and classified by the commission according to alcoholic content as belonging to 1 of the varieties defined in this chapter. See Michigan Laws 436.1105
- Alcoholic liquor: means that term as defined in section 1d of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 324.80101
- annual meeting: when applied to townships, mean the annual meeting required by law to be held on the Saturday immediately preceding the first Monday in April. See Michigan Laws 8.3d
- Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Applicant: means a person at whose request or for whose account a letter of credit is issued. See Michigan Laws 440.5102
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
- Approved educational institution: means a school, academy, or other similar establishment approved by the administrator under section 13a to provide training to mechanics or mechanical trainees under this act. See Michigan Laws 257.1302
- Approved tasting room: means a tasting room that is approved by the commission. See Michigan Laws 436.1105
- Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Associated equipment: means any of the following that are not radio equipment:
(i) An original system, part, or component of a personal watercraft at the time that boat was manufactured, or a similar part or component manufactured or sold for replacement. See Michigan Laws 324.80201Authority: means the international bridge authority of Michigan created by section 2 of 1935 PA 237, MCL 254. See Michigan Laws 254.221 authority: shall mean the Mackinac bridge authority herein created. See Michigan Laws 254.301 Authority: means the Mackinac bridge authority created in 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 21, MCL 254. See Michigan Laws 254.311 Authorized distribution agent: means a person approved by the commission to do 1 or more of the following:
(a) To store spirits owned by a supplier of spirits or the commission. See Michigan Laws 436.1105Automobile or light truck: means a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 average weekly wage: means the weekly wage earned by the employee at the time of the employee's injury in all employment, inclusive of overtime, premium pay, and cost of living adjustment, and exclusive of any fringe or other benefits which continue during the disability. See Michigan Laws 418.371 BAIID: means that term as defined in section 20d of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 BAIID mechanic: means a specialty mechanic who holds a certification from the department under section 10 to perform BAIID service. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 BAIID service: means the installation, removal, repair, or other servicing of breath alcohol ignition interlock devices. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed. Bank: means a person engaged in the business of banking and includes a savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, and trust company. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings. Bar: means a barrier or counter at which alcoholic liquor is sold to, served to, or consumed by customers. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Beer: means a beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops, sugar, or other cereal in potable water. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Behind-the-wheel instruction: means instruction to which either of the following applies:
(i) A student is in control of a motor vehicle on a public street or highway in real and varied traffic situations and a driver education instructor is the only other occupant in the front passenger seating area with the student. See Michigan Laws 256.623Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC Beneficiary: means a person who under the terms of a letter of credit is entitled to have its complying presentation honored. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Bequest: Property gifted by will. Bingo: means a game of chance commonly known as bingo in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols conforming to numbers or symbols selected at random. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Board: means the Michigan natural resources trust fund board established in section 1905. See Michigan Laws 324.1901 Board: means the members of the authority. See Michigan Laws 254.311 Boat: means a vessel. See Michigan Laws 324.80101 Boat livery: means that term as defined in section 44501. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Boating safety course: means a course that meets both of the following requirements:
(i) Provides instruction on the safe operation of a personal watercraft that meets or exceeds the minimum course content for boating or personal watercraft education established by the national association of state boating law administrators education committee (October 1996). See Michigan Laws 324.80201Bona fide member: means a member who participates in the qualified organization to further its lawful purposes and the spouse of such a member. See Michigan Laws 432.132 bonds: means all bonds authorized to be issued by this act. See Michigan Laws 254.311 bottling: means a process, separate from manufacturing, using owned or leased equipment to fill and seal a container, including a keg, with alcoholic liquor for sale at wholesale or retail in accordance with this act. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Branch: includes a separately incorporated foreign branch of a bank. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Brand: means any word, name, group of letters, symbol, trademark, or combination thereof adopted and used by a supplier to identify a specific beer, malt beverage, wine, mixed wine drink, or mixed spirit drink product and to distinguish that product from another beer, malt beverage, wine, mixed wine drink, or mixed spirit drink product that is produced or marketed by that or another supplier. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Brand extension: means any brand that incorporates all or a substantial part of the unique features of a preexisting brand, regardless of whether the extension is beer, wine, mixed wine drink, or mixed spirit drink. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Brandy: means an alcoholic liquor as defined in 27 C. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Brandy manufacturer: means a wine maker or a small wine maker licensed under this act to manufacture brandy. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Brewer: means a person located in this state that is licensed to manufacture beer and sell at retail in accordance with section 537 and to licensed wholesalers beer manufactured by the person. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Brewpub: means a license issued in conjunction with a class C, tavern, class A hotel, or class B hotel license that authorizes the person licensed with the class C, tavern, class A hotel, or class B hotel to manufacture and brew not more than 18,000 barrels of beer per calendar year in this state and sell at its licensed premises the beer produced for consumption on or off the licensed brewery premises in the manner provided for in sections 405, 407, and 537. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 bridge: shall mean the project for the acquisition of which this act is adopted and shall mean a bridge or structure extending from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula of Michigan, and shall be understood to include all of the following forming any part thereof or connected with or used or useful in the operation thereof: causeways, bridges, tunnels, roads, fills and approaches, or any combination thereof, parking space and facilities, park and recreation facilities, lighting facilities, terminal facilities, consisting of areas, structures and buildings in which rest rooms, waiting rooms, restaurant and similar facilities and other accommodations for the traveling public may be installed, including all fixtures, utility lines, accessories and equipment relating to any or all of the above, and including the improvement and beautification of such terminal areas at each end of the structure as may be designed to increase the use thereof, and including in all of the foregoing all real and personal property, tangible or intangible, licenses, franchises, easements and rights-of-way necessary thereto. See Michigan Laws 254.301 Bridge: means the project for the acquisition of which this act is adopted and means a bridge or structure extending from the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and includes all of the following forming any part of the bridge or connected with or used or useful in the operation of the bridge, causeways, bridges, tunnels, roads, fills and approaches, or any combination thereof, parking space and facilities, park and recreation facilities, lighting facilities, terminal facilities consisting of areas, structures, and buildings in which rest rooms, waiting rooms, restaurant and similar facilities, and other accommodations for the traveling public may be installed, including all fixtures, utility lines, accessories, and equipment relating to any or all of the above, and including the improvement and beautification of terminal areas at each end of the structure as may be designed to increase the use of the structure, and including all real and personal property, tangible or intangible, licenses, franchises, easements, and rights-of-way necessary thereto. See Michigan Laws 254.311 Bureau: means the bureau of state lottery as created by section 5 of the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act, 1972 PA 239, MCL 432. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Carrier: means a self-insurer or an insurer. See Michigan Laws 418.601 Certificate: means documentation issued by the certifying agency to an individual who is vocationally disabled. See Michigan Laws 418.901 Certifying agency: means the division of vocational rehabilitation of the department of education. See Michigan Laws 418.901 Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes. Charity game: means the random resale of a series of charity game tickets. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Classroom instruction: means that part of a driver education course that occurs in a classroom environment that enables a student to learn through varied instructional methods, under the direct guidance of a driver education instructor. See Michigan Laws 256.623 Clean corporate citizen: means a facility that has demonstrated environmental stewardship and a strong environmental ethic by meeting the criteria in this part. See Michigan Laws 324.1401 Commercial purposes: means offering for sale, selling, giving, or furnishing to others. See Michigan Laws 324.48728 Commercial vehicle driver training: means instruction equivalent to or exceeding entry-level driver training in 49 C. See Michigan Laws 256.623 Commission: means the commission of natural resources. See Michigan Laws 324.301 Commissioner: means the commissioner of state lottery appointed under section 7 of the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act, 1972 PA 239, MCL 432. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action. Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant. Confirmer: means a nominated person who undertakes, at the request or with the consent of the issuer, to honor a presentation under a letter of credit issued by another. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Consumer: means 1 or more of the following:
(i) A person who purchases or leases a new motor vehicle for personal, family, or household use and not for the purpose of selling or leasing the new motor vehicle to another person. See Michigan Laws 257.1401Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time. Contract: means a written or oral agreement, or a similar understanding or arrangement, in which a person agrees that another person will perform work, labor, diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, replacement, adjustment, or alteration, directly or indirectly, on a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed. Controlled substance: means that term as defined in section 7104 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333. See Michigan Laws 324.80101 Conviction: means a final conviction, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere if accepted by the court, a finding of guilt, or a probate court or family division disposition on a violation of this part, regardless of whether the penalty is rebated or suspended. See Michigan Laws 324.80101 Conviction: means a conviction for a crime or attempted crime whether under a law of this state, a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a law of this state, or a law of another state substantially corresponding to a law of this state. See Michigan Laws 256.623 cooperating instructor: means a driver education instructor approved by the secretary of state to participate in a practicum course to mentor an uncertified driver education instructor in the practicum. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name. Corrections officer of the department of corrections: means a state correctional officer as that term is defined in section 2 of the correctional officers' training act of 1982, 1982 PA 415, MCL 791. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Cost: includes the cost of construction or acquisition, the cost of the acquisition of all land, rights-of-way, property, rights, easements, and interests acquired by the authority for the construction, the cost of demolishing or removing any buildings or structures on land acquired, including the cost of acquiring any lands to which buildings or structures may be moved, the cost of acquiring the existing ferry system or any portion of that ferry system, operating between Sault Ste. See Michigan Laws 254.221 Cost of the bridge: includes all expenditures made in connection with the acquisition and construction of the bridge, financing charges, interest to accrue on the bonds during the period occupied by the construction of the bridge and for a period after construction of the bridge as determined by the board, the aggregate of such periods, however, not to exceed 7 years, cost of engineering and legal expenses, plans, specifications and surveys, other expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility of the project, the cost of all land, property, rights, easements and franchises, reimbursement of all money that may have been or will be paid or advanced by the state of Michigan or any of its agencies, departments, or subdivisions, and all other expenses properly incident to the acquisition of the bridge and the issuance of the bonds. See Michigan Laws 254.311 culvert: as used in this act shall be considered as synonymous terms. See Michigan Laws 254.30 Curriculum: means a written plan that guides the instruction given in a driver education course and includes performance objectives, a content outline, detailed learning activities, and assessment tools. See Michigan Laws 256.623 Customer: means the owner or operator of a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries. Dealer: means any person that engages in the ordinary course of repeated and recurrent transactions of buying or receiving used motor vehicle parts from persons other than a licensee. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Dealer: means an individual who does any of the following in a millionaire party game:
(i) Performs the act of dealing. See Michigan Laws 432.132Decedent: A deceased person. Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another. Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime. Delivery: means either of the following:
(i) With respect to an electronic document of title, a voluntary transfer of control. See Michigan Laws 440.1201Demarcated area: means the physical area in which licensed millionaire party gaming will be conducted, the boundaries of which are marked with rope or tape or separated in an access-controlled area of the location. See Michigan Laws 432.132 Department: means the department of labor and economic growth. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Department: means the department of state. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Department: means the department of natural resources. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Department: means the department of environmental quality. See Michigan Laws 324.1401 Designated representative or coordinator: means the individual that a driver education provider employs, enlists, or appoints, or contracts with to supervise, manage, and administer the day-to-day responsibilities of the provider's driver education school operation. See Michigan Laws 256.623 director: means the director of the bureau or his or her duly authorized representative. See Michigan Laws 418.201 Director: means the director of the department of natural resources. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Disability: means a limitation of an employee's wage earning capacity in work suitable to his or her qualifications and training resulting from a personal injury or work-related disease. See Michigan Laws 418.301 Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial. Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source: Distressed vehicle: means that term as defined in section 12a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Document: means a draft or other demand, document of title, investment security, certificate, invoice, or other record, statement, or representation of fact, law, right, or opinion that is not oral which is both of the following:
(i) Presented in a written or other medium permitted by the letter of credit or, unless prohibited by the letter of credit, by the standard practice referred to in section 5108(5). See Michigan Laws 440.5102Document of title: means a record that in the regular course of business or financing is treated as adequately evidencing that the person in possession or control of the record is entitled to receive, control, hold, and dispose of the record and the goods the record covers and that purports to be issued by or addressed to a bailee and to cover goods in the bailee's possession which are either identified or are fungible portions of an identified mass. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Donor: The person who makes a gift. Driver education course: means a program of study offered by a certified driver education provider, that enables a student to acquire the basic knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to operate a motor vehicle upon a highway transportation system. See Michigan Laws 256.623 Driver education course certificate of completion: means a written or electronic authorization issued by a certified driver education provider to a student who has successfully completed segment 1, segment 2, or entry-level driver training of a driver education course offered by the provider. See Michigan Laws 256.623 Driver education instructor: means a person who the secretary of state certifies has met the instructor qualifications of this act to instruct a student in a driver education course. See Michigan Laws 256.623 Driver education instructor certificate: means a written or electronic authorization issued by the secretary of state to indicate that a person has met the instructor qualifications of this act to instruct a student in a driver education course. See Michigan Laws 256.623 driver education instructor preparation courses: means the courses that are required to obtain a driver education instructor certificate. See Michigan Laws 256.625 Driver education instructor preparation program: means a program of driver education instructor preparation courses offered by a college or university or by a person approved by the secretary of state. See Michigan Laws 256.625 Driver education provider certificate: means a written or electronic authorization issued by the secretary of state to indicate that a person has met the driver education provider qualifications of this act. See Michigan Laws 256.625 Educational institution: means a public school, nonpublic school, or public school academy as those terms are defined in section 5 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380. See Michigan Laws 256.625 Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC employee: means :
(a) A person in the service of the state, a county, city, township, village, or school district, under any appointment, or contract of hire, express or implied, oral or written. See Michigan Laws 418.161End-user: means that term as defined in section 16901 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs. Equipment: means the objects and mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic devices used to determine or assist in determining the winners of prizes at an event. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met. Established office location: means a building that meets all of the following requirements:
(i) Is of a permanent nature where the provider's communications and notices are received. See Michigan Laws 256.625Estimate: means a written statement that itemizes as closely as possible the price for labor, by showing the labor price per hour, the number of hours required to perform the work, and the price of parts necessary for a specific repair. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Event: means , in article 1, an occasion of bingo games, a raffle, a charity game, or a numeral game conducted under a license issued under article 1, and in article 2, an occasion of a millionaire party conducted under a license issued under article 2. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other. Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office. Executive director: means the executive director of the board, appointed under section 4 of the Michigan gaming control and revenue act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432. See Michigan Laws 432.102 Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent exhibition: means an organized water event of limited duration that is conducted according to a prearranged schedule. See Michigan Laws 324.80104 Facility: means any of the following that is situated in this state and is subject to an applicable state environmental requirement or applicable federal environmental requirement:
(i) A source as defined in section 5501. See Michigan Laws 324.1401Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller. Felony: means , except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, that term as defined in section 1 of chapter I of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 761. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator. Firearm: means any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive. See Michigan Laws 28.421 firearm: except as otherwise specifically defined in statute, includes any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive. See Michigan Laws 8.3t Firearms records: means any form, information, or record required for submission to a government agency under sections 2, 2a, 2b, and 5b, or any form, permit, or license issued by a government agency under this act. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006. Forest recreation account: means the forest recreation account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2005. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another. Fund: means the motor vehicle accident claims fund. See Michigan Laws 257.1102 Fund: means the second injury fund created in chapter 5. See Michigan Laws 418.901 Game and fish protection account: means the game and fish protection account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2010. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Genuine: means free of forgery or counterfeiting. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value. Good faith: means honesty in fact in the conduct or transaction concerned. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Governmental agency: means an agency of the federal government, a state government, a county, city, village, or township, or a combination of any of these entities. See Michigan Laws 256.625 Graduated driver license: means a license issued by the secretary of state under section 310e of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 256.625 Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage, Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs. Heavy-duty truck: means a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or more and includes both single-unit and combination tractor trailer or tractor semitrailer vehicles. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Holder: means any of the following:
(i) A person in possession of a negotiable instrument that is payable either to bearer or to an identified person that is the person in possession. See Michigan Laws 440.1201in writing: shall be construed to include printing, engraving, and lithographing; except that if the written signature of a person is required by law, the signature shall be the proper handwriting of the person or, if the person is unable to write, the person's proper mark, which may be, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law, a clear and classifiable fingerprint of the person made with ink or another substance. See Michigan Laws 8.3q Incidental costs: means expenses specified in a warranty incurred by a warranty holder and related to the failure of a vehicle protection product to perform as provided in the warranty. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury. Installer: means an individual who replaces or repairs parts of a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1362 Insurer: means an insurance company authorized to transact property, fire, or casualty insurance in this state and an agent of the insurer and includes an insurance association, pool, or facility created under the insurance code of 1956, Act No. See Michigan Laws 257.1362 Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC Intestate: Dying without leaving a will. Issuer: means a bank or other person that issues a letter of credit, but does not include an individual who makes an engagement for personal, family, or household purposes. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases. Large raffle: means an event at which the total value of all prizes awarded through raffle drawings exceeds $500. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Late model vehicle: means that term as defined in section 24b of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Late model vehicle: means a motor vehicle manufactured in the current model year or the 5 model years immediately preceding the current model year. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Law of another state: means a law or ordinance enacted by any of the following:
(i) Another state. See Michigan Laws 324.80102Lawful purpose: means a purpose that would qualify an organization to be exempt from taxation under subsection 501(c) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501. See Michigan Laws 432.132 Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC Lease price: means the actual vehicle sales price paid by the lessor including any cash payment by the consumer and the sum equal to any allowance for any trade-in but excludes debt from any other transaction as well as any manufacturer to consumer discount, rebate, or incentive appearing in the agreement or contract that the consumer received or that was applied to reduce the purchase or lease cost. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Legacy: A gift of property made by will. Legacy fund: means the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund established in section 40 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 and provided for in section 2002. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Legal tender: coins, dollar bills, or other currency issued by a government as official money. Source: U.S. Mint Lessee: means a person who, under a lease, acquires the right to possession and use of a new motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Lessor: means a person who, under a lease, transfers the right to possession and use of a new motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Lessor: means a person who rents a location to a millionaire party licensee for the purpose of conducting an event. See Michigan Laws 432.132 Letter of credit: means a definite undertaking that satisfies the requirements of section 5104 by an issuer to a beneficiary at the request or for the account of an applicant or, in the case of a financial institution, to itself or for its own account, to honor a documentary presentation by payment or delivery of an item of value. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity. Licensee: means a person, including a qualified organization, licensed under this act. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Licensee: means a person that is licensed under section 248 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt. Lien: means a security interest in or other encumbrance on a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants. Local corrections officer: means that term as defined in section 2 of the local corrections officers training act, 2003 PA 125, MCL 791. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Local police agency: means the police agency of a city, village, or township, or if none, the county sheriff. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 local unit: means a municipality or county. See Michigan Laws 324.301 Location: means a building, enclosure, part of a building or enclosure, or a distinct portion of real property that is used for the purpose of conducting an event. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Location owner: means the person that owns a location or an employee or agent of the person. See Michigan Laws 432.132 Major component part: means any of the following parts of a motor vehicle:
(i) The engine. See Michigan Laws 257.1302aMajor component part: means any of the following subassemblies of a motor vehicle regardless of its actual market value: front end assembly, including fenders, grills, hood, bumper, and related parts; engine; transmission; T-tops; rear clip assembly, including quarter panels and floor panel assembly; or doors. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Majority leader: see Floor Leaders Manufacturer: means a person licensed under section 11c that manufactures numeral game tickets for sale to suppliers for use in an event. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Manufacturer: means a person engaged in any of the following:
(i) The manufacture, construction, or assembly of boats or associated equipment. See Michigan Laws 324.80103Manufacturer: means a person who manufactures, assembles, or is a distributor of new motor vehicles and includes an agent of a manufacturer but does not include a new motor vehicle dealer. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Manufacturer: means a person engaged in any of the following:
(i) The manufacture, construction, or assembly of personal watercraft or associated equipment. See Michigan Laws 324.80201Marine law: means this part, a local ordinance adopted in conformity with this part, or a rule promulgated under this part. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Marine safety act: means former Act No. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Marine safety program: means marine law enforcement, search and rescue operations, water safety education, recovery of drowned bodies, and boat livery inspections. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Markup: The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation. Master mechanic: means any of the following:
(i) A motor vehicle mechanic or specialty mechanic who is certified by the department under this act in all of the specific repair or service categories applicable to automobiles or light trucks described in section 10(5). See Michigan Laws 257.1302aMaterial fact: means a fact that is used by a person as a premise on which a conclusion is based. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Mechanic trainee: means an individual who desires to become a motor vehicle mechanic, a specialty mechanic, or a master mechanic and receives a permit from the administrator under this act. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Member: means an individual who qualified for membership in a qualified organization under its bylaws, articles of incorporation, charter, rules, or other written statement. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund: means the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund established in section 40 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 and provided for in section 2002. See Michigan Laws 324.301 Michigan state parks endowment fund: means the Michigan state parks endowment fund established in section 35a of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 and provided for in section 74119. See Michigan Laws 324.1901 Michigan vehicle code: means Act No. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Millionaire party: means an event at which wagers are placed on games of chance customarily associated with a gambling casino through the use of imitation money or chips that have a nominal value equal to or greater than the value of the currency for which they can be exchanged. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Minor repair services: means lubrication; oil changes; installing, changing, or otherwise servicing the antifreeze or other coolant; body repairing, except for unitized body structural repair; or the replacement, adjustment, repair, or servicing of any of the following parts and assemblies:
(i) Air cleaner element. See Michigan Laws 257.1302aMisdemeanor: means a violation of a penal law of this state or violation of a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a violation of a penal law of this state that is not a felony or a violation of an order, rule, or regulation of a state agency that is punishable by imprisonment or a fine that is not a civil fine, or both. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Mollusks: means any mollusk of the classes bivalvia and gastropoda. See Michigan Laws 324.48701 Money: means a medium of exchange authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan. Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money. Motor vehicle: means a vehicle that is self-propelled, a vehicle that is propelled by electric power, a motorcycle, or a trailer as those terms are defined in the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Motor vehicle: means a motor vehicle as defined in section 33 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Motor vehicle: means a self-propelled device by which a person or property may be transported upon a public highway. See Michigan Laws 257.1362 Motor vehicle: means a motor vehicle as defined in section 33 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Motor vehicle mechanic: means a technician or other individual who, for compensation, repairs motor vehicles, including the reconditioning, replacement, adjustment, or alteration of the operating condition, of any component or subassembly of a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a motor vehicle repair facility: means a place of business that is required to register under this act and that, for compensation, is engaged in the business of performing, or employs individuals who perform, maintenance, diagnosis, vehicle body work, or repair service, or, beginning July 1, 2016, BAIID service, on a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1302 Motor vehicle repair facility: means a place of business that engages in the business of performing or employing persons who perform maintenance, diagnosis, or repair service on a motor vehicle for compensation. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Motorboat: means a vessel propelled wholly or in part by machinery. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Multiple vehicle driving facility: means that part of a driver education course that enables the driver education instructor, from a position outside the vehicle, and using electronic or oral communication, to teach and supervise several students simultaneously, each of whom is operating a vehicle at an off-street facility specifically designed for that type of instruction. See Michigan Laws 256.625 municipalities: as used in this part means and includes a county, city, village, township, school district, metropolitan district, port district, drainage district, authority, or other governmental authority, agency, or department within or of the state with power to acquire, construct, improve, or operate facilities for the prevention or abatement of water pollution, or any combination of such governmental agencies. See Michigan Laws 324.4501 Municipality: means a city, village, or township. See Michigan Laws 324.301 New motor vehicle: means a motor vehicle that is purchased or leased in this state or purchased or leased by a resident of this state and is covered by a manufacturer's express warranty at the time of purchase or lease. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 New motor vehicle dealer: means a person or that person's agent who holds a dealer agreement for the sale of new motor vehicles, who is engaged in the business of purchasing, leasing, selling, exchanging, or dealing in new motor vehicles, and who has an established place of business in this state. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. Nominated person: means both of the following:
(i) A person whom the issuer designates or authorizes to pay, accept, negotiate, or otherwise give value under a letter of credit. See Michigan Laws 440.5102nonpublic continuing care retirement center: means a residential community that, as determined by the commission, meets both of the following conditions:
(a) Provides full-time residential housing predominantly for individuals over the age of 62. See Michigan Laws 436.1545Numeral game: means the random resale of a series of numeral game tickets. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Oath: A promise to tell the truth. oath: shall be construed to include the word "affirmation" in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath; and in like cases the word "sworn" shall be construed to include the word "affirmed". See Michigan Laws 8.3k Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period. Occasion: means the hours of the day for which a license is issued. See Michigan Laws 432.103 Off-road vehicle account: means the off-road vehicle account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2015. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Officer: means a supervisor, treasurer, clerk, or trustee. See Michigan Laws 41.1b Operate: means to be in control of a vessel while the vessel is under way and is not secured in some manner such as being docked or at anchor. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Operate: means to be in control of a personal watercraft while the personal watercraft is under way and is not docked or at anchor or secured in another way. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Operator: means the person who is in control or in charge of a vessel while that vessel is underway. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program. Owner: means a person who claims or is entitled to lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of that person's legal title or equitable interest in a vessel. See Michigan Laws 324.80103 Owner: includes all individuals, copartnerships, associations, or corporations and also municipalities, political subdivisions, and all public agencies and instrumentalities having any title or interest in any property, rights, easements, and interests authorized to be acquired by this act. See Michigan Laws 254.221 Parole or probation officer of the department of corrections: means any individual employed by the department of corrections to supervise felony probationers or parolees or that individual's immediate supervisor. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses. Peace officer: means , except as otherwise provided in this act, an individual who is employed as a law enforcement officer, as that term is defined under section 2 of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Peace officer: means any of the following:
(i) A sheriff. See Michigan Laws 324.80104Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, limited liability company, educational institution, governmental agency or other legal or commercial entity, and their legal successors. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Person: includes natural persons, firms, copartnerships, associations, and corporations, except this state or an agency or political subdivision of this state. See Michigan Laws 257.1102 Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Person: means an individual, firm, association, corporation, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 432.103a Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Person: means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or any other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Person: means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Person: means a natural person, a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, unit or agency of government, trust, estate, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Person: means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l Personal property: All property that is not real property. Personal watercraft: means a vessel that meets all of the following requirements:
(i) Uses a motor-driven propeller or an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of propulsion. See Michigan Laws 324.80201Pistol: means a loaded or unloaded firearm that is 26 inches or less in length, or a loaded or unloaded firearm that by its construction and appearance conceals it as a firearm. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit. Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court. Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer. Political subdivision: means a county, metropolitan authority, municipality, or combination of those entities in this state. See Michigan Laws 324.80104 Political subdivision: means a county, metropolitan authority, municipality, or combination of those entities in this state. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Practicum: means classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver education course under the direction of an instructor employed, enlisted, or appointed by a college or university or by a person approved by the secretary of state and a cooperating instructor, providing practical application of theory and experience for a student in an approved driver education instructor preparation program. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Precedent: A court decision in an earlier case with facts and law similar to a dispute currently before a court. Precedent will ordinarily govern the decision of a later similar case, unless a party can show that it was wrongly decided or that it differed in some significant way. Presentation: means delivery of a document to an issuer or nominated person for honor or giving of value under a letter of credit. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Presenter: means a person making a presentation as or on behalf of a beneficiary or nominated person. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Principal officer: means the highest ranking officer of the qualified organization according to its written constitution, charter, articles of incorporation, or bylaws. See Michigan Laws 432.103a Prior conviction: means a conviction for any of the following, whether under a law of this state, a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a law of this state, a law of the United States substantially corresponding to a law of this state, or a law of another state substantially corresponding to a law of this state:
(i) A violation or an attempted violation of section 80176(1), (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7), except that only 1 violation or attempted violation of section 80176(6), a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 80176(6), a law of another state substantially corresponding to section 80176(6), or a law of the United States substantially corresponding to section 80176(6) may be used as a prior conviction other than for enhancement purposes as provided in section 80178a(1)(b). See Michigan Laws 324.80104Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law. Probate: Proving a will Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed. Professional development requirements: means training prescribed by the secretary of state to update the instructional knowledge and skill of a driver education instructor. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Project: includes a bridge or tunnel, overpasses, underpasses, entrance plazas, toll houses, administration, storage and other buildings and facilities, and all equipment therefor, and may include buses and terminal facilities, the existing ferry system, and such approaches and approach highways as may be determined by the authority to be necessary to facilitate the flow of traffic or to connect the project with the existing highway systems, together with all property, rights, easements, and interests acquired by the authority for the construction or operation of the project. See Michigan Laws 254.221 Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government. provider: means a person that meets the requirements in subparagraph (i), if not excluded under subparagraph (ii), as follows:
(i) Maintains or obtains the facilities and certified instructors to give instruction in the driving of a motor vehicle or maintains or obtains the facilities and certified instructors to prepare an applicant for an exam given by the secretary of state for a license as defined in section 25 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 256.625Public debt: Cumulative amounts borrowed by the Treasury Department or the Federal Financing Bank from the public or from another fund or account. The public debt does not include agency debt (amounts borrowed by other agencies of the Federal Government). The total public debt is subject to a statutory limit. Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide. Purchase price: means the actual vehicle sales price listed on the buyer's order including any cash payment by the consumer and the sum equal to any allowance for any trade-in but excludes debt from any other transaction as well as any manufacturer to consumer discount, rebate, or incentive appearing in the agreement or contract that the consumer received or that was applied to reduce the purchase cost. See Michigan Laws 257.1401 Purchaser: means a person who receives a pistol from another person by purchase or gift. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Qualified organization: means , subject to subdivision (e), either of the following:
(i) A bona fide religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal, or veterans' organization that operates without profit to its members and that either has been in existence continuously as an organization for a period of 5 years or is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501(c). See Michigan Laws 432.103aQuorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business. Raffle: means an event for which raffle tickets are sold and at which a winner or winners are determined, either by randomly selecting stubs from all of the raffle tickets sold for an event or by an alternative method that is approved in writing by the bureau, and a preannounced prize is awarded. See Michigan Laws 432.103a Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land. Record: means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium, or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Recourse: An arrangement in which a bank retains, in form or in substance, any credit risk directly or indirectly associated with an asset it has sold (in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) that exceeds a pro rata share of the bank's claim on the asset. If a bank has no claim on an asset it has sold, then the retention of any credit risk is recourse. Source: FDIC Recreation improvement account: means the recreation improvement account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2020. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Recreation passport fee: means a state park and state-operated public boating access site recreation passport fee paid under section 805 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Recreational trailer: means a travel trailer, camper trailer, or other special purpose or utility trailer or semitrailer designed or intended to be drawn on the highway by an automobile or light truck that has a gross towing vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant. Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings. Remedy: means any remedial right to which an aggrieved party is entitled with or without resort to a tribunal. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Repair: means the reconditioning, adjustment, alteration, maintenance, or diagnosis of the operating condition of a motor vehicle, with or without the replacement of any component or subassembly of a motor vehicle, for compensation or under the terms of a warranty. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Repair category: means a category of motor vehicle repair work, listed in section 10b, that certification under this act is required to perform. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Repair facility: means any motor vehicle dealer, garage, body repair shop, or other commercial entity that undertakes the repair or replacement of parts that generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle. See Michigan Laws 257.1362 Representation: means a statement made by a facility to a customer in regard to some past, present, or future fact, circumstance, or set of facts pertinent to a contract. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Representative: means a person empowered to act for another, including an agent, an officer of a corporation or association, and a trustee, executor, or administrator of an estate. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Reptiles: means any turtle, snake, or lizard of the class reptilia. See Michigan Laws 324.48701 reserve officer: means , except as otherwise provided in this act, an individual authorized on a voluntary or irregular basis by a duly authorized police agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state to act as a law enforcement officer, who is responsible for the preservation of the peace, the prevention and detection of crime, and the enforcement of the general criminal laws of this state, and who is otherwise eligible to possess a firearm under this act. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Resident of this state: means as follows:
(i) For an individual, an individual who is a legal resident of this state. See Michigan Laws 257.1401Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action. Retired federal law enforcement officer: means an individual who was an officer or agent employed by a law enforcement agency of the United States government whose primary responsibility was enforcing laws of the United States, who was required to carry a firearm in the course of his or her duties as a law enforcement officer, and who retired in good standing from his or her employment as a federal law enforcement officer. See Michigan Laws 28.421 retired law enforcement officer: means an individual who was a police officer or law enforcement officer who was licensed or certified as described in the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28. See Michigan Laws 28.421 revenue bonds: means revenue bonds of the authority issued under this act. See Michigan Laws 254.221 Revocation: means the termination of a driver education provider's certification or a driver education instructor's certification. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Right: includes remedy. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Scrap tire hauler: means that term as defined in section 16901 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 Scrap tire processor: means that term as defined in section 16901 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 seal: shall be construed to include any of the following:
(a) The impression of the seal on the paper alone. See Michigan Laws 8.3nSecretary: means the secretary of state acting as director of the fund. See Michigan Laws 257.1102 Security interest: means an interest in personal property or fixtures which secures payment or performance of an obligation. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Seller: means a person who sells or gives a pistol to another person. See Michigan Laws 28.421 Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party. Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims. shall not apply: means that the pertinent provision is not operative as to certain persons or things or in conjunction with a particular date or dates. See Michigan Laws 8.4c Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a party with present intention to adopt or accept a writing. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Simulator device training: means that part of a driver education course where a driver education instructor uses interactive simulator units and programs to reproduce driving situations likely to occur in actual driving on a street and the student is required to evaluate risk, make decisions, and respond to the situations presented. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Small bingo: means a series of bingo occasions that occur on a regular basis during which the total value of all prizes awarded for bingo games at a single occasion does not exceed $300. See Michigan Laws 432.103a Snowmobile account: means the snowmobile account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2025. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Specialty court program: means a program under any of the following:
(i) A drug treatment court, as defined in section 1060 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600. See Michigan Laws 324.80104Specialty mechanic: means a motor vehicle mechanic who is certified by the department for a specific repair or service category or categories described in section 10(1). See Michigan Laws 257.1302a State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 state: shall mean the state of Michigan. See Michigan Laws 254.301 state: means the state of Michigan. See Michigan Laws 254.311 State court judge: means a judge of the district court, circuit court, probate court, or court of appeals or justice of the supreme court of this state who is serving either by election or appointment. See Michigan Laws 28.421 State court retired judge: means a judge or justice described in subdivision (q) who is retired, or a retired judge of the recorders court. See Michigan Laws 28.421 State park improvement account: means the state park improvement account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2030. See Michigan Laws 324.2001 Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony. Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents. Successor of a beneficiary: means a person who succeeds to substantially all of the rights of a beneficiary by operation of law, including a corporation with or into which the beneficiary has been merged or consolidated, an administrator, executor, personal representative, trustee in bankruptcy, debtor in possession, liquidator, and receiver. See Michigan Laws 440.5102 Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system. Supervisor: means the supervisor of a township elected under chapter XVI of the Michigan election law, Act No. See Michigan Laws 41.1b Supplier: means a person licensed under this act to rent, sell, or lease equipment or to sell charity game or numeral game tickets to qualified organizations licensed under this act. See Michigan Laws 432.103a supplier: means a brewer, micro brewer, an outstate seller of beer, a wine maker, a small wine maker, an outstate seller of wine, a manufacturer of mixed wine drink, an outstate seller of a mixed wine drink, a mixed spirit drink manufacturer, or an outstate seller of mixed spirit drink. See Michigan Laws 436.1105 Suspension: means the temporary withdrawal of a person's certification to engage or offer to engage in activities as a driver education provider or a driver education instructor during the period of suspension. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Teen driver training: means driver training instruction provided through a segment 1 or segment 2 driver education course that allows an individual 17 years of age or less to apply for a level 1 or level 2 graduated driver license. See Michigan Laws 256.627 Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held. Term: means a portion of an agreement that relates to a particular matter. See Michigan Laws 440.1201 Testify: Answer questions in court. Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries. Theory instruction: means that term as defined in 49 C. See Michigan Laws 256.627 tire wheel or rim: includes a tire wheel or rim on which a tire is mounted. See Michigan Laws 257.1351 To construct: means to acquire through construction, purchase, gift, condemnation, or any combination thereof. See Michigan Laws 254.311 Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident. Township board: means the township board of a township constituted as provided in section 70. See Michigan Laws 41.1b Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition. Treasurer: means the state treasurer acting as the custodian of the fund. See Michigan Laws 257.1102 Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence. Trout stream: means any stream or portion of a stream that contains a significant population of any species of trout or salmon as determined by the department. See Michigan Laws 324.48701 Trust fund: means the Michigan natural resources trust fund established in section 35 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963. See Michigan Laws 324.1901 Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust. Truth in Lending Act: The Truth in Lending Act is a federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms. In general, lenders must provide information on Source: OCC Uniform Commercial Code: A set of statutes enacted by the various states to provide consistency among the states' commercial laws. It includes negotiable instruments, sales, stock transfers, trust and warehouse receipts, and bills of lading. Source: OCC Uninsured motor vehicle: means a motor vehicle as to which there is not in force a liability policy that meets the requirements of section 3009 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500. See Michigan Laws 257.1102 Use: means operate, navigate, or employ. See Michigan Laws 324.80104 Use: means operate, navigate, or employ. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Used motor vehicle part: means any of the following:
(i) A major component part, dashboard, radio, stereo, or seat of a late model motor vehicle for which a certificate of title and registration plate have been issued to a consumer or dealer. See Michigan Laws 257.1351Vehicle body work: means the business or activity of repairing physical damage to a motor vehicle by repairing, mending, straightening, or replacing a major component part, except for the engine or transmission. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Vehicle protection product: means a vehicle protection device, system, or service that is installed on or applied to a vehicle and is designed to prevent loss or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried. Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge. Vessel: means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. See Michigan Laws 324.80104 Vessel: means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Vocationally disabled: means a person who has a medically certifiable impairment of the back or heart, or who is subject to epilepsy, or who has diabetes, and whose impairment is a substantial obstacle to employment, considering such factors as the person's age, education, training, experience, and employment rejection. See Michigan Laws 418.901 Warranted product: means a vehicle protection product covered by a written warranty. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 warrantor: means a person that is contractually obligated to a warranty holder under the terms of a vehicle protection product warranty agreement. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 warranty: means a written agreement by a warrantor that provides if a warranted product fails to prevent loss or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause covered by the warranty, the warrantor shall pay the warranty holder specified incidental costs that result from the failure of the warranted product to perform. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Warranty: means a guarantee given by a motor vehicle repair facility, in writing or by implication, of the merchantability, of the integrity of the subject of a contract, or of the responsibility of the person that makes the warranty for the replacement or repair of defective parts or services, or both, assuring performance, product, or conditions as promised or declared by the person that makes the warranty. See Michigan Laws 257.1302a Warranty holder: means a person who purchases a warranted product or who is a permitted transferee. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Warranty reimbursement insurance policy: means a policy of insurance that is issued to a vehicle protection product warrantor to provide reimbursement to the warrantor or to pay on behalf of the warrantor all covered contractual obligations incurred by the warrantor under the terms and conditions of an insured vehicle protection product warranty sold by a warrantor. See Michigan Laws 257.1243 Waters of this state: means any waters within the territorial limits of this state, and includes those waters of the Great Lakes that are under the jurisdiction of this state. See Michigan Laws 324.80104 Waters of this state: means any waters within the territorial limits of this state, and includes those waters of the Great Lakes that are under the jurisdiction of this state. See Michigan Laws 324.80201 Waterways account: means the waterways account of the legacy fund provided for in section 2035. See Michigan Laws 324.2001