Michigan § 401.1 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 401.1 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 401.1. Definitions.
As used in this act:
“Poor person” means a person who does not have property, exempt or otherwise, and who is unable, because of physical or mental disability or age, to earn a livelihood, or a person who has some means but is eligible to receive relief or assistance granted under Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, being sections 400.1 to 400.121 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
“Settlement” means the place where a person last continuously lived, for 1 year, without receiving public relief or assistance.
“Settled” means the place of settlement.
“Dependent child” means a poor person under 18 years of age.
“Relative” means a husband, wife, father, or mother.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 401.1
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 401.1 cover?
Section 401.1 ("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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