Michigan § 445.14 - Definitions; O to S.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.14 — Definitions; O to S., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 445.14. Definitions; O to S.
"Office" means the office of business permits created in section 5.
"Permit" means any state agency permit, license, certificate, approval, registration, or similar form of permission required by law or state agency rule for the formation and operation of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Permit includes a permit issued pursuant to the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Permit does not include the issuance of any occupational license required for the practicing of a trade or a profession that pertains to a business undertaking.
"Person" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, association, corporation, or other organization required to obtain 1 or more permits.
"State agency" means any agency, department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, or council of the state, or a public corporation or authority at least 1 of whose members is appointed by the governor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 445.14
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.14 cover?
Section 445.14 ("Definitions; O to S.") 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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