Michigan Administrative Code

R 550.501 Definitions. Rule 1. As used in these rules: (a) "Director" means the director of community health. (b) "Complainant" means any entity who files a complaint about an alleged violation of this act. History: 2010 AACS.

R 559.501 Condominium bylaws generally. Rule 501. (1) The condominium bylaws shall be attached to, and incorporated by reference in, the master deed. (2) The condominium bylaws shall contain the mandatory provisions of section 54 of the act and as set forth in this part. (3) An a…

R 420.501 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) “Acts” refers to the medical marihuana facilities licensing act, 2016 PA 281, MCL 333.27101 to 333.27801, and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, 2018 IL 1, MCL 333.27951 to 333.27967 , when applica…

R 440.501 Searchable index. Rule 501. The filing officer may maintain for public inspection a searchable index for all records of financing statements. The index shall provide for the retrieval of a record by the name of the debtor and by the file number of the financing statemen…

R 423.501 Definitions; A to D. Rule 1. As used in these rules: (a) "Act 312" means1969 PA 312, MCL 423.231to 423.247. (b) "Advocate" means an individual who has represented management or a union in collective bargaining or labor relations in the 5 years prior to his or her select…

R 425.501 Mining and reclamation report. Rule 501. (1) A permittee shall file an annual mining and reclamation report with the department; the city, village, or township where the proposed mining operation is located; and the Indian governing body having jurisdiction over an Indi…

R 445.501 Accounting principles. Rule 501. A financial statement required to be filed in connection with an application for registration under section 6(1) of the act or for an exemption under section 6(2)(a) or (b) of the act shall be prepared in accordance with generally accept…

R 400.501 Living with the spouse. Rule 501. As found in Act No. 2 of the Public Acts of 1960, First Extra Session, hereinafter referred to in these rules for medical assistance for the aged as "the act," the phrase "living with the spouse" applies to all married clients, except i…

R 484.502 Accessibility of registry through secure website. Rule 2. (a) All registrations, including amendments, renewals, and deletions related thereto, shall be made through 1 or more secure and encrypted websites to be established and operated by the department or under contra…

R 550.502 Applicability. Rule 2. These rules govern the administrative procedures for the handling of a complaint filed by any entity and provide additional procedures for a request for a hearing. History: 2010 AACS.

R 559.502 Administration and membership provisions. Rule 502. (1) The bylaws shall designate the association of co-owners as responsible for the management and administration of the common elements, property, easements, and the affairs of the condominium project. The association …

R 4.502 Scope of gift prohibition. Rule 2. A lobbyist may give a gift to an individual who is not a public official as defined in the act. History: 2025 MR 12, Eff. July 1, 2025.

R 324.502 Oil, brine, or associated oil or gas field waste; storage. Rule 502. A permittee of a well shall not store or retain oil, brine, or associated oil or gas field waste in earthen reservoirs or open receptacles. History: 1996 AACS.

R 29.502 Certification requirements. Rule 2. To qualify for certification as a certified fire inspector, an applicant shall have met all of the following requirements: (a) Be at least 18 years of age. (b) Have graduated from an accredited high school or have received a general ed…

R 425.502 Update of contingency plan. Rule 502. In addition to the annual update of the contingency plan required in R 425.501(1)(b), a permittee shall promptly provide an update of the contingency plan to the department and the local emergency management coordinator whenever eit…

R 420.502 Tracking identification; labeling requirements; general. Rule 2. (1) Each marihuana products sold or transferred must be clearly labeled with the tracking identification numbers assigned by the statewide monitoring system affixed, tagged, or labeled and recorded, and an…

R 445.502 Balance sheet; profit and loss statement; audit; auditor's opinion. Rule 502. (1) The financial statement required to be filed by a franchisor refers to: (a) A balance sheet as of a date within 90 days prior to the date of the application. (b) A profit and loss statemen…

R 423.502 Definitions; L to P. Rule 2. As used in these rules: (a) "LMA" means 1939 PA 176, MCL 423.1 to 423.30 . Page 2 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (b) "Mediator" means the commission, a commission member, or an employee who is designated by the commission to perform the fu…

R 420.503 Marihuana plant; tracking requirements. Rule 3. Before a marihuana plant is sold or transferred, a package tag must be affixed to the plant or plant container and enclosed in a tamper proof seal that includes all of the following information: (a) Business or trade name,…

R 440.503 Requests for expediting; identification; method; certification date. Rule 503. (1) A request for expediting must be identified by the requestor. (2) A request for expediting must state whether the requestor desires current certification. Current certification is certifi…

R 445.503 Waiver of audit; conditions and restrictions. Rule 503. (1) The administrator may, in his discretion, waive the requirement of audited statements: (a) For small franchisors when a certified financial statement is not required for protection of the public, and the franch…

R 425.503 Report of incident. Rule 503. (1) A permittee shall promptly notify the department, and each emergency management coordinator having jurisdiction over the affected area, of any incident, act of nature, or exceedance of a permit standard or condition at a mining operatio…

R 423.503 Mediation. Rule 3. (1) It is the policy of the commission to encourage parties to a labor dispute to settle their disputes through the collective bargaining process subject to section 30 of 1939 PA 176, MCL 423.30, and section 15 of 1947 PA 336, MCL 423.215. If the issu…

R 18.503 Special provisions. Rule 3. Unless otherwise authorized by the director, for good cause when deemed in the best interest of the state, except as required by law, every lease contract entered into by the state shall have all of the following special provisions: (a) The le…

R 4.503 Extension of credit. Rule 3. The extension of credit to a public official by a business entity under the same terms as the credit is extended to the general public is not a gift or a loan. History: 2025 MR 12, Eff. July 1, 2025.

R 400.503 Disclosure of information. Rule 503. Records of recipients and former recipients are confidential and no information concerning them or their existence may be given out, except when necessary for purposes related to the administration of public assistance, including rec…

R 484.503 Registrants. Rule 3. A responsible party may register a contact point with the department under these rules. History: 2005 AACS.

R 550.503 Complaints. Rule 3. (1) A complaint shall be in writing and signed by the complainant. (2) A complaint shall be limited to matters involving an alleged violation of this act. History: 2010 AACS.

R 324.503 Well completion operations. Rule 503. (1) A permittee of a well shall use proper well control measures to avoid an uncontrolled flowing of the well. All fluids from well completion operations, including flowback fluid, acid, load water, chemicals, and associated hydroca…

R 29.504 Examination; failure to achieve passing score; reexamination. Rule 4. (1) A person who does not achieve a score of 75% or better on each part of the examination on his or her first testing may retake that part of the examination at the next regularly scheduled examinatio…

R 324.504 Well sites and surface facilities. Rule 504. (1) A person shall use every reasonable precaution to stop and prevent waste. All wells, surface facilities, gathering lines, and flow lines shall be constructed and operated so that the materials contained in the facilities …

R 400.504 Enforcement of patient's rights to services under this act. Rule 504. If the state department finds that the county social welfare board has refused to provide the services for which a patient has been certified as eligible by the county bureau of social aid, the state …

R 420.504 Marihuana product sale or transfer; labeling and packaging requirements. Rule 4. (1) Before a marihuana product is sold or transferred to or by a marihuana sales location, the container, bag, or product holding the marihuana product must be sealed and labeled with all o…

R 445.504 Exempt franchisor. Rule 504. A financial statement of a franchisor exempt from registration under section 6(2)(a), (b), or (j) of the act shall be certified and audited by an independent certified public accountant, unless that requirement is waived by the administrator…

R 423.504 Mediator's report to commission. Rule 4. If binding arbitration proceedings are initiated, the mediator shall submit a written mediation report to the commission. The report shall include the following information: (a) The date of the first mediation conference convened…

R 4.504 Reimbursement of value over the gift limit after exchange. Rule 4. (1) A public official may not reimburse a lobbyist for the value of an item or service that is in excess of the gift limit in order to reduce the value of that item or service to avoid the prohibition on g…

R 440.504 Request for expediting; payment; account. Rule 504. A request for expediting made by any means provided in R 440.103 must be accompanied by a check, in the correct amount, for the statutory fee, or the requestor shall have a billing account with the filing office and au…

R 18.504 Contracts. Rule 4. (1) Any type of contract which is in the best interest of the state may be used. (2) A short-term lease contract agreement (1 to 4 years) may be used when a building requires little or no remodeling in order to allow the department or agency maximum fl…

R 484.504 Registration process and required information. Rule 4. (1) A responsible party may register contact points by the following means: (a) The preferred method of registration shall be through the department website. (b) Group registrants may also register by other means as…

R 559.504 Books; inspection; cost of annual audit. Rule 504. The bylaws shall provide that the books shall be maintained in accordance with section 57 of the act. The cost of the annual audit shall be an expense of administration. The right of inspection of the books by co-owners…

R 550.504 Receipt and disposition of complaints. Rule 4. (1) A complaint shall be filed with the director or his or her designated representative. (2) A complainant must file the complaint within 30 days of the date of the action giving rise to the complaint. (3) The director or …

R 285.505.1 Sale of honey. Rule 1. (1) No person shall offer or expose for sale, have in possession with intent to sell, or sell, extracted honey in retail packages that does not conform to the standards of the United States department of agriculture for U.S. grade fancy. (2) In …

R 559.505 Copies of condominium documents; availability. Rule 505. The bylaws shall provide that the association of co-owners shall keep current copies of the recorded master deed and amendments and all other condominium documents available for inspection in accordance with secti…

R 550.505 Hearings on complaints. Rule 5. (1) A complainant may request a hearing on his or her complaint if he or she is dissatisfied with the investigation or results. (2) A complainant shall submit a request for a hearing in writing to the director or his or her designated rep…

R 445.505 Disclosure. Rule 505. (1) Whenever an unaudited financial statement is utilized pursuant to this rule, it shall be accompanied by the following written disclosure or a substantially equivalent statement, immediately adjacent thereto, in 10-point type: Page 16 Courtesy o…

R 423.505 Petition to initiate compulsory arbitration. Rule 5. (1) The petition shall be prepared on a form furnished by the commission. The original shall be signed and served on the other party. At the same time, 3 copies, along with a proof of service, shall be filed with the …

R 420.505 Sale or transfer; marihuana sales location. Rule 5. (1) A marihuana sales location s hall verify all of the following prior to selling or transferring marihuana or a marihuana product to a marihuana customer: (a) The marihuana product has not been placed on administrati…