Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 400 > Act 225 of 2011 > Article IV

• Department: means the department of human services. See Michigan Laws 400.643
• month: means a calendar month; the word "year" a calendar year; and the word "year" alone shall be equivalent to the words "year of our Lord". See Michigan Laws 8.3j
• 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
• Youth: means an individual who is at least 18 years of age but less than 21 years of age. See Michigan Laws 400.643