Michigan § 338.41 - Definitions.
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§ 338.41. Definitions.
(1) The phrase "good moral character", when used as a requirement for an occupational or professional license or when used as a requirement to establish or operate an organization or facility regulated by this state in a statute of this state or administrative rules promulgated under a statute of this state, means the propensity on the part of an individual to serve the public in the licensed area in a fair, honest, and open manner.
(2) As used in this act:
(a) "Felony" means a violation of a penal law of this state for which the offender may be punished by imprisonment for more than 1 year or an offense expressly designated by law as a felony.
(b) "License" includes a registration.
(c) "Licensing board or agency" means a principal department, or a board or agency within a principal department, that issues occupational or professional licenses.
(d) "Principal department" means a department that has jurisdiction over a licensing board or agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 338.41
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.41 cover?
Section 338.41 ("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.
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