Michigan § 15.501 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.501 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.501. Definitions.
As used in this act:
"Employee" means a person who is employed by or is an employee of a federal agency, an institution of higher education, a local unit of government, or a state agency.
"Federal agency" means an agency, board, bureau, commission, department, division, office, or subdivision thereof of the federal government.
"Institution of higher education" means a public or private institution of a state which offers a degree or course of study beyond the twelfth grade.
"Local unit of government" means a city, county, township, village, school district, intermediate school district, or subdivision thereof of this state or any other state. A governmental subdivision of another state which is not the same as a local unit of government of this state is included if it is similar in organization or has similar powers and duties as a local unit of government of this state.
"Receiving agency" means a federal agency, institution of higher education, local unit of government, or a state agency which receives an employee from a sending agency pursuant to this act.
"Sending agency" means a federal agency, institution of higher education, local unit of government, or a state agency which sends an employee to a receiving agency pursuant to this act.
"State agency" means an agency, board, bureau, commission, department, division, office, or subdivision thereof of this state or another state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 15.501
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.501 cover?
Section 15.501 ("Definitions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 15.501?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.501" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 15.501 apply to my situation?
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