Michigan Administrative Code

R 325.13001 Definitions. Rule 1. As used in these rules: (a) "Code" means 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101. (b) "Health officer" means the administrative officer of a city, county, district, or associated health department who is appointed by the local governing entity or, in the case o…

R 338.13001 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) “Board” means the Michigan board of acupuncture created under section 16521 of the public health code, MCL 333.16521. (b) “Code” means the public health code 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211. (c) “Department” …

R 325.13002 Medical health officer; qualifications. Rule 2. A medical health officer shall be a physician licensed in Michigan as an M.D. or D.O. who complies with 1 of the following requirements: (a) Is board certified in preventive medicine or public health. Page 2 Courtesy of …

R 338.13003 Telehealth. Rule 3. (1) An acupuncturist shall obtain consent before providing a telehealth service pursuant to section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284. (2) An acupuncturist providing a telehealth service shall do both of the following: (a) Act within the scope of hi…

R 325.13003 Administrative health officer; qualifications. Rule 3. An administrative health officer shall comply with 1 of the following requirements: (a) Have an M.P.H. or M.S.P.H. degree and 3 years of full-time public health administrative experience. (b) Have a related gradua…

R 325.13004 Medical director; qualifications. Rule 4. A medical director shall have the same qualifications as a medical health officer. History: 1980 AACS. R 325.13004a Medical director; requirements. Rule 4a. A medical director shall comply with all of the following requirement…

R 325.13006 Public health physician advisor; qualifications. Rule 6. A public health physician advisor shall be a physician licensed in Michigan as an M.D. or D.O. who complies with either of the following requirements: (a) Is board certified in preventative medicine or public he…

R 325.13008 Acting health officers; medical directors; appointments. Rule 8. (1) If a health officer position is vacant, the local governing entity or in the case of a district health department the district board of health shall appoint an acting health officer. If a medical dir…

R 325.13009 Rescission. Rule 9. R 327.47 of the Michigan Administrative Code, appearing on pages 7918 and 7919 of the 1979 Annual Supplement to the Code, is rescinded. History: 1980 AACS.

R 338.13011 Licensure of Michigan-registered acupuncturist; requirements. Rule 11. Beginning April 1, 2021, and ending March 31, 2024, the department shall issue a license to an applicant who, in addition to meeting all the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under…

R 338.13012 Licensure of non-NCCAOM certified acupuncturist; requirements. Rule 12. (1) Beginning April 1, 2021, and ending March 31, 2024, the department shall issue a license to an applicant who, in addition to meeting all the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated …

R 338.13013 Licensure of NCCAOM-certified applicant; requirements. Rule 13. The department shall issue a license to an applicant who, in addition to meeting all the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, satisfies both of the following: (a) Submits a c…

R 338.13016 Licensure by endorsement; requirements. Rule 16. (1) An applicant for an acupuncturist license by endorsement, in addition to meeting all the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, shall submit a completed application on a form provided by …

R 338.13017 Application for relicensure; requirements. Rule 17. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed may be relicensed by satisfying the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code and upon submission of the appropriate documentation as noted in the tab…

R 338.13031 Renewal of acupuncturist license; renewal of limited license; requirements; limitations; waiver request. Page 8 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules Rule 31. (1) Pursuant to section 16517 of the code, MCL 333.16517, an applicant for renewal of a license or limite…

R 338.13033 Acceptable continuing education, requirements. Page 9 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules Rule 33. (1) The board approves for continuing education a course or activity approved by the NCCAOM as a PDA. One PDA credit equals 1 hour of continuing education credit t…

R 338.13041 Registered acupuncturist; delegation. Rule 41. Until March 31, 2024, a registered acupuncturist may engage in the practice of acupuncture under section 16511(1) of the code, MCL 333.16511, under the delegation of an allopathic physician or osteopathic physician and su…

R 325.13091 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) "Clinic" means a place where vision screening is done, such as a school, a nursery, or a local health department facility. (b) "Code" means 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 et seq. (c) "Screening" means the overall procedu…

R 325.13092 Vision tests. Rule 2. (1) Vision tests of preschool children who have not yet registered for the first time in school shall include tests for monocular and binocular visual acuity and for eye muscle function. (2) Vision tests for school-age children shall include test…

R 325.13093 Vision technician training. Rule 3. Public health vision screening and vision tests shall be given by individuals trained to properly administer the screening and tests. The method of their training shall be approved by the department. Page 2 Courtesy of www.michigan.…

R 325.13094 Frequency of screening. Rule 4. (1) Vision screening of preschool children shall be done at least once during the ages 3 to 5 years. (2) Vision screening of school-age children shall, at a minimum, be done in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and in conjuncti…

R 325.13095 Follow-up notices. Rule 5. The statement required by section 9305 of the code shall be a written statement that an eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist is required. The statement shall be given or sent to the parent or guardian of the child. History: 1…

R 325.13096 Vision screening or test results. Rule 6. Copies of the results of the vision screening or testing shall be forwarded to the department on a monthly basis within 30 days after the screening or testing is administered. History: 1981 AACS.

R 333.13101 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) “AAMI” means the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. (b) “Act” means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211. (c) “Aftercare instructions” means verbal and written inst…

R 333.13102 General purpose; violations. Rule 2. These rules provide the applicable processes for the establishment and maintenance of a body art facility in this state and guidance on the inspection and enforcement process to the local health departments to ensure that public he…

R 333.13103 Physician exemption. Rule 3. The licensing and inspection rules do not apply to procedures that are utilized as a part of a patient's treatment and are performed by or under the control, direction, and on-site supervision of a physician who is licensed in this state. …

R 333.13104 Procedures allowed at licensed body arts facilities. Rule 4. Tattooing, branding, or body piercing, as defined by the act and these rules, are the only procedures allowed within a body art facility. History: 2025 MR 18, Eff. Sept. 11, 2025. R 333.13105 Body art facili…

R 333.13106 Body art facility; inspections. Rule 6. (1) A site plan submission by the applicant to the local health department and an initial inspection by the local health department representative responsible for the jurisdiction in which the body art facility is located are re…

R 333.13107 Variance. Rule 7. A variance may be granted to a licensed body art facility by the local health department under the conditions set forth in section 13111 of the act, MCL 333.13111. History: 2025 MR 18, Eff. Sept. 11, 2025. PART 3. EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS; RECORDS R 333…

R 333.13111 Client contact in event of communicable disease outbreak; disclosure. Rule 11. Pursuant to the authority under sections 2221, 2226, and 2231 of act, MCL 333.2221, 333.2226, and 333.2231, the body art facility shall request the client to provide contact information in …

R 333.13112 Record retention. Rule 12. (1) All client and body art personnel records, print or digital form, must be retained in a confidential manner in compliance with the following: (a) All paper records must be retained in a locked filing cabinet or a locked room. (b) All ele…

R 333.13119 Facility requirements; violations considered critical violations. Rule 19. (1) For new body art facilities and for body art facilities undergoing renovation, an 8-1/2 by 11 or larger scale drawing and floor plan of the proposed facility or the proposed renovation of t…

R 333.13121 Enforcement. Rule 21. (1) Violations of these rules must be cited on the inspection report by the local health department for the jurisdiction in which the body art facility is located. The inspection report must delineate both critical and non-critical violations. No…

R 408.13302 Definitions, A to E. Rule 3302. (1) “Absorptive lens” means a filter lens whose physical properties are designed to attenuate the effect of glare, reflective, and stray light. (2) “Anchorage” means a secure point of attachment for equipment such as lifelines, lanyards…

R 408.13313 Maintenance and cleanliness of protectors. Rule 3313. (1) A face or eye protector shall be kept clean and in good repair. (2) Cleaning facilities for protectors shall be provided away from the hazard, but readily accessible to the wearer. (3) A slack, worn out, sweat-…

R 408.13320 Purposes, types, styles, and marking. Rule 3320. (1) The devices described in R 408.13320 to R 408.13330 are designed to provide protection for the face, eyes, ears, and neck against intense radiant energy and spatter resulting from arc welding. (2) A helmet and a han…

R 408.13321 Rigid helmet bodies. Rule 3321. A helmet body of a rigid helmet shall be of such size and shape as to protect the face, forehead, ears, and neck to a vertical line back of the ears. It shall have 1 or more openings in the front for filter plates or filter lenses. The …

R 408.13323 Rigid helmet headgear substitutes. Rule 3323. A headgear for a rigid helmet may be replaced by an impact- resistant hat or cap that meets the requirements of R 408.13370 and R 408.13378 of this part, or other suitable device to which the helmet body is connected, if t…

R 408.13324 Rigid helmet filter plates. Rule 3324. (1) A filter plate on a rigid helmet shall fit into the frame and cover the window. (2) Both surfaces of a filter plate shall be well polished and shall be free from striae, waves, or other defects that would impair the optical q…

R 408.13325 Non-rigid helmets. Rule 3325. A helmet may be made of non-rigid materials where it is to be used in confined spaces, or may be collapsible for convenience in carrying or storing. The helmet may be of the same general shape as a rigid helmet, except that a more complet…

R 408.13327 Hand shield. Rule 3327. A hand shield shall be constructed of materials similar to those used for a helmet and in like manner. The materials, lens mounting arrangement, and filter and cover plates shall conform to the requirements for the corresponding parts of the he…

R 408.13329 Helmet and hand shield lift fronts and chin rests. Rule 3329. (1) The lift front of a helmet shall be fabricated from metal, plastic, or other suitable material. A snap hinge shall be provided so that the front part will stay up or down but will not remain in a partia…

R 408.13330 Helmet snoods, neck protectors, and aprons. Rule 3330.(1) A snood, or back-of-head-and-neck protector where required shall be of material that is flame resistant, that is a good insulator of heat and electricity, and that Page 18 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr is ca…

R 408.13332 Effect of head protection standards. Rule 3332. The characteristics and performance requirements of these rules for welding helmets shall in no way be altered through their attachment to protective hats and caps, as required by R 408.13370 to R 408.13378 of this part.…

R 408.13340 Purposes and uses. Rule 3340. (1) The devices described in R 408.13340 to R 408.13347 of this part are designed to provide protection to the front part of the head, including forehead, cheeks, nose, mouth, and chin, and to the neck, where required, from flying particl…

R 408.13342 Types and materials. Rule 3342. (1) Face shields are of 3 basic styles: headgear without crown protector; headgear with crown protector; and headgear with crown protector and chin protector. Each of these styles shall accommodate any of the following styles of windows…

R 408.13343 Components. Rule 3343. A face shield shall consist of a detachable transparent plastic window, wire screen window, or opaque frame with window; a tilting support, an adjustable headgear; and, as required, a crown protector and chin protector. History: 1983 AACS.