Michigan § 37.1103 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 37.1103 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.1103. Definitions.
As used in this act:
"Alcoholic liquor" means that term as defined in section 105 of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1105.
"Commission" means the civil rights commission established by section 29 of article V of the state constitution of 1963.
"Controlled substance" means that term as defined in section 7104 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7104.
Except as provided under subdivision (f), "disability" means 1 or more of the following:
A determinable physical or mental characteristic of an individual, which may result from disease, injury, congenital condition of birth, or functional disorder, if the characteristic:
For purposes of article 2, substantially limits 1 or more of the major life activities of that individual and is unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or substantially limits 1 or more of the major life activities of that individual and is unrelated to the individual's qualifications for employment or promotion.
For purposes of article 3, is unrelated to the individual's ability to utilize and benefit from a place of public accommodation or public service.
For purposes of article 4, is unrelated to the individual's ability to utilize and benefit from educational opportunities, programs, and facilities at an educational institution.
For purposes of article 5, substantially limits 1 or more of that individual's major life activities and is unrelated to the individual's ability to acquire, rent, or maintain property.
A history of a determinable physical or mental characteristic described in subparagraph (
Being regarded as having a determinable physical or mental characteristic described in subparagraph (
"Drug" means that term as defined in section 7105 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7105.
For purposes of article 2, disability does not include either of the following:
A determinable physical or mental characteristic caused by the current illegal use of a controlled substance by that individual.
A determinable physical or mental characteristic caused by the use of an alcoholic liquor by that individual, if that physical or mental characteristic prevents that individual from performing the duties of his or her job.
"Person" includes an individual, agent, association, corporation, joint apprenticeship committee, joint-stock company, labor union, legal representative, mutual company, partnership, receiver, trust, trustee in bankruptcy, unincorporated organization, this state, or any other legal, commercial, or governmental entity or agency.
"Person with a disability" or "person with disabilities" means an individual who has 1 or more disabilities.
"Political subdivision" means a county, city, village, township, school district, or special district or authority of this state.
"State average weekly wage" means the state average weekly wage as determined by the Michigan employment security commission under section 27 of the Michigan employment security act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, MCL 421.27.
"Temporary employee" means an employee hired for a position that will not exceed 90 days in duration.
"Unrelated to the individual's ability" means, with or without accommodation, an individual's disability does not prevent the individual from doing 1 or more of the following:
For purposes of article 2, performing the duties of a particular job or position.
For purposes of article 3, utilizing and benefiting from a place of public accommodation or public service.
For purposes of article 4, utilizing and benefiting from educational opportunities, programs, and facilities at an educational institution.
For purposes of article 5, acquiring, renting, or maintaining property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 37.1103
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 37.1103 cover?
Section 37.1103 ("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 § 37.1103?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 37.1103 apply to my situation?
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