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• Representation Of State; Designation Of Solicitor General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.28
  The attorney general shall prosecute and defend all actions in the supreme court, in which the state shall be interested, or a party; he ...
• Suits Involving State Departments - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.29
  It shall be the duty of the attorney general, at the request of the governor, the secretary of state, the treasurer or the auditor ...
• Supervision Of Prosecutors; Report To Legislature - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.30
  The attorney general shall supervise the work of, consult and advise the prosecuting attorneys, in all matters pertaining to the duties of their offices; ...
• Annual Report To Legislature; Abstract Of Prosecutor's Reports - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.31
  The attorney general shall include in his annual report, an abstract of the annual reports of the several prosecuting attorneys. History: R.S. 1846, Ch. ...
• Opinions For State Officials; Failure Of Prosecutors To File Annual Reports - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.32
  It shall be the duty of the attorney general, when required, to give his opinion upon all questions of law submitted to him by ...
• Moneys Received Payable To State Treasury; Deposit Of Proceeds To Restricted Fund; "Proceeds" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.33
  (1) All moneys received by the attorney general, for debts due, or penalties forfeited to the people of this state, shall be paid by him ...
• Record Of Participation In Actions; Delivery To Successor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.34
  The attorney general shall keep, in proper books to be provided for that purpose at the expense of the state, a register of all ...
• Salary; Assistants; Service On Commissions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.35
  The attorney general shall receive such annual salary as shall be provided by law, and his actual necessary expenses. In addition to a deputy ...
• Deputy Attorney General; Appointment, Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.41
  The attorney general may appoint a deputy for whose acts he shall be responsible and may revoke such appointment at pleasure. Such deputy shall ...
• Department Appropriation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.42
  There is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the general fund of the state treasury and not otherwise appropriated the following sums annually ...
• Intervention; Authorization - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.101
  The attorney general of the state is hereby authorized and empowered to intervene in any action heretofore or hereafter commenced in any court of ...
• Intervention; Venue Of Actions At Law, Service Of Process - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.102
  Any action at law brought by the attorney general in the name of the state or of the people of the state, for the ...
• Appearance Of Attorney General In Cases For State; Expenses; Authorization - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.111
  In all cases in which the state is a party or interested, in which the attorney general participates, whenever it becomes necessary to subpoena ...
• Repealed. 2002, Act 384, Imd. Eff. May 30, 2002 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.112
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to preparation of statement by attorney general. ...
• Collection Department; Creation, Control By Attorney General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.131
  There is hereby created a collection department under the supervision and control of the attorney general for the purpose of collecting all past due ...
• Employees; Bond - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.132
  The attorney general shall designate and appoint 1 or more assistant attorneys general and such clerks, stenographers and employees as may be necessary to ...
• Forwarding Of Accounts; Records; Reports - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.133
  Each state officer, department, institution, or commission from time to time shall forward to the department of treasury statements of all delinquent and past ...
• Action By Attorney General; Settlement And Compromise Of Claims And Accounts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.134
  For the purpose of carrying out this act, the attorney general may bring actions and the collection department may settle and compromise claims and ...
• Investigation Of Books Of Township Or School District Or Public Officer Thereof; Procedure; Duty Of Auditor General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.141
  Whenever in the opinion of the attorney general it shall appear that public interest requires an investigation, examination and/or audit of the books, records ...
• Investigation Of Books; Production Of Records; Witnesses; Orders And Subpoenas - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.142
  Upon demand of the attorney general, the auditor general or any person designated by him for the purpose of this act or of the ...
• Investigation Of Books; Filing Of Report; Criminal And Civil Proceedings; Cause For Removal Of Attorney General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.143
  A report shall be made in triplicate of the examination made in accordance with the provisions of this act. The report shall be signed ...
• Giving Or Offering To Examiner Or Other Employee Money, Gift, Emolument, Or Thing Of Value; Purposes; Misdemeanor; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.144
  Any person who shall give or offer to any examiner, accountant, clerk, or other employee of the auditor general, any money, gift, emolument, or ...
• Receiving Or Soliciting Money, Gift, Emolument, Or Anything Of Value; Purposes; Misdemeanor; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.145
  Any person appointed by the auditor general to make the examination provided for under this act, or any officer, clerk, or other employee of ...
• Charitable Trusts; Supervision; Application Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.251
  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state that the people of the state are interested in the administration, operation and ...
• Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.252
  (a) "Trustee" means any individual, group of individuals, association, foundation, trustee corporation, corporation, or other legal entity holding property for any charitable purpose. (b) "Charitable ...
• Governmental And Corporate Exclusions; Exceptions; Registration And Reporting Requirements For Irrevocable Trusts; Testamentary Or Inter Vivos Trusts Not Deemed As Charitable - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.253
  (a) This act does not apply to the United States, any state, territory or possession of the United States, the district of Columbia, the commonwealth ...
• Attorney General; Jurisdiction And Control; Parties Represented; Powers And Duties; Probate Of Will; Notice; Procedures; Register Of Trusts And Trustees - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.254
  (a) The attorney general shall have jurisdiction and control and shall represent the people of the state and the uncertain or indefinite beneficiaries in all ...
• Filing Of Trust Instrument And Inventory Of Assets; Time - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.255
  Every trustee subject to this act who has received property for charitable purposes shall register and file with the attorney general, within 2 months ...
• Audit Report; Trustee's Report; Distribution Of Assets; Hearing; Notice To Attorney General; Approval; Rules; Reports; Suspension; Trustee's Account; First Report - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.256
  (a) Every trustee which solicits money from the public, directly or indirectly, shall within 6 months after the close of its fiscal year file a ...
• Rules And Regulations By Attorney General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.257
  The attorney general may make additional rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this act. History: 1961, Act 101, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ...
• Investigation Of Transactions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.258
  The attorney general may investigate transactions and relationships of trustees subject to this act for the purpose of determining whether the property held for ...
• Order For Appearance; Enforcement - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.259
  When the attorney general requires the attendance of any person, as provided in section 8, he shall issue an order setting forth the time ...
• Register, Copies Of Instruments And Reports; Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.260
  Subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted by the attorney general, the register, copies of instruments and the reports filed with the attorney general ...
• Enforcement To Ensure Compliance With Act; Proper Accounting; Jurisdiction Of Courts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.261
  The attorney general may institute appropriate proceedings to secure compliance with this act and to secure the proper accounting for the assets and administration ...
• Application Of Act Irrespective Of Contents Of Instrument - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.262
  This act shall apply regardless of any contrary provisions of any instrument. History: 1961, Act 101, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ...
• Custodians Of Public Records; Copies Of Instruments - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.263
  The custodian of the records of a court having jurisdiction of probate matters or of charitable trusts, and any custodian of records of any ...
• Applications For Exemption From Taxation; Filing Of List With Attorney General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.264
  Every officer, agency, board or commission of this state or political subdivision of this state or agencies thereof receiving applications for exemption from taxation ...
• Purpose And Construction Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.265
  This act, in all of its provisions, in the interest of society and in conformity with public policy is intended to protect the rights ...
• Short Title - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.266
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "supervision of trustees for charitable purposes act". History: 1961, Act 101, Eff. Sept. ...
• Short Title - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.271
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "charitable trustees powers act". History: 1971, Act 78, Imd. Eff. July 31, 1971 ...
• Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.272
  As used in this act: (a) "IRC" means the internal revenue code of 1954 as in effect on January 1, 1970. (b) "Private foundation ...
• Applicability Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.273
  The provisions of this act that are applicable to a split interest trust, a private foundation trust, public charitable organization or any other trust, ...
• Trustee Of Private Foundation Or Split Interest Trust; Duties, And Powers Generally - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.274
  Except as provided in section 7, a trustee of a private foundation trust or a split interest trust has the duties and powers conferred ...
• Tax Exemption, Deduction, Or Credit; Distributions; Prohibited Conduct - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.275
  (1) In the exercise of his powers including the powers granted by this act, a trustee has a duty to act with due regard to ...
• Split Interest Trust; Applicability Of Section 14.275(3)(B) And (C) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.276
  Subdivisions (b) and (c) of subsection (3) of section 5 do not apply to a split interest trust if: (a) All the income interest, ...
• Distributions; Trust Investment More Restrictive Than Or Inconsistent With This Act; Notice To Attorney General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.277
  If a trustee determines that the governing instrument contains provisions, in case of a power to make distributions, which are more restrictive than subsection ...
• Amendment Of Trust Instrument - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.278
  (1) In the case of a trust which is solely for named public charitable organizations and as to which the trustee does not possess any ...
• Trustee; Relief From Restrictions Of Trust Instrument - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.279
  This act does not affect the power of a court of competent jurisdiction for cause shown, upon petition of the trustee, attorney general or ...
• Trustee; Release Of Power To Select Charitable Donee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.280
  (1) Unless the creating instrument expressly provides otherwise, the trustee of a trust, all of the unexpired interests in which are devoted to 1 or ...
• Delivery Of Release; Effect Of Specifying Public Charitable Organization As Beneficiary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.281
  (1) Delivery of a release is accomplished as follows: (a) If the release is accomplished by specifying public charitable organizations as beneficiaries of the trust, ...
• Public Charitable Trust; Supervision By Specified Public Charitable Organization - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.282
  A trustee of a trust for the benefit of a public charitable organization, with the consent of such organization, may come under subsection (2) ...
• Filing Copy Of Trust Instrument And Report With Specified Public Charitable Organization - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.283
  The trustee of a trust subject to supervision by a specified public charitable organization, as provided in subsection (2) of section 11, shall file ...
• Effect Of Delivery Of Release And Acceptance Thereof; Supervisory Authority Of Public Charitable Organization - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.284
  (1) The trustee, by delivery of the release or execution of the election, and each specified public charitable organization, by accepting delivery of the release ...
• Termination Or Dissolution Of Private Foundation Trust; Consent Of Attorney General - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.285
  (1) The attorney general may consent to termination or dissolution of a private foundation trust without the necessity of court proceedings if the trust does ...
• Action To Enforce Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.286
  The attorney general may bring an action in the circuit court for the county where the charitable trust is located or in the circuit ...
• Interpretation Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.287
  This act shall be interpreted to effectuate the intent of this state to preserve, foster and encourage gifts to or for the benefit of ...
• Short Title - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.301
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "public safety solicitation act". History: 1992, Act 298, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1992 ...
• Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.302
  As used in this act: (a) "Contribution" means the promise, grant, or payment of money or property of any kind or value, including promises ...
• Soliciting Contributions; Registration Of Organization With Attorney General; Form; Contents; Reporting Category Distributions; Registration Fee; Effective Date, Expiration, And Renewal Of Registration - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.303
  (1) Except as provided in section 4, a person shall not solicit contributions within this state, or receive funds solicited within this state on its ...
• Soliciting Contributions By Professional Fund-Raiser; Registration With Attorney General; Form; Contents; Surety Bond; Registration Fee; Effective Date, Expiration, And Renewal Of Registration; Maintaining List Of Individuals Making Solicitations - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.304
  (1) A professional fund-raiser shall not solicit contributions within this state on behalf of an organization or public safety official without first registering with the ...
• Notice Of Change Of Information - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.305
  An organization or professional fund-raiser shall notify the attorney general within 15 days of any change in the information required to be furnished for ...
• Public Inspection Of Registration Forms And Documents; Exemption - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.306
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), registration forms and documents required to be filed with the attorney general under this act shall be open ...
• Registration Of Out-Of-State Organization Or Professional Fund-Raiser; Designation Of Resident Agent Required - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.307
  The attorney general shall not accept a registration under this act from an organization or professional fund-raiser located in another state or country without ...
• Service Of Process - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.308
  (1) An organization or professional fund-raiser which does not maintain an office within this state shall be subject to service of process by service upon ...
• Use Of Name, Symbol, Or Statement - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.309
  (1) Except as provided by subsection (2), an organization or professional fund-raiser shall not use for the purpose of soliciting contributions a name, symbol, or ...
• Diversion Of Solicited Funds - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.310
  An organization or professional fund-raiser shall not divert solicited funds to a purpose or purposes other than that for which the funds were contributed ...
• Misrepresenting, Misleading, Making False Statements, Using Other Than Legal Name, Or Taking Advantage Of Inability To Protect Interests; Recording Telephone Communications; Identification As Public Safety Officer Or Member Of Organization; Making Face-To-Face Solicitations - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.311
  (1) An organization or professional fund-raiser shall not, in connection with the solicitation or reception of contributions for or on behalf of an organization or ...
• Disclosure Statement; Providing Percentage Ranges Upon Request - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.312
  (1) Each organization or professional fund-raiser shall prepare a disclosure statement to be given with all printed material and read when contact is made by ...
• Information Printed On Written Request For Payment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.313
  Each organization or professional fund-raiser shall print the following information conspicuously on all invoices, pledge cards, or other written requests for payment: (a) The ...
• Exemptions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.314
  An organization or person is exempt from the requirements of this act if the solicitations of the organization or person meet either of the ...
• Toll-Free Telephone Number; Establishment; Purpose - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.315
  The attorney general shall establish a toll-free telephone number which may be called to obtain information concerning or to file a complaint against a ...
• Authority Of Attorney General To Bring Action In Court; Notice; Opportunity To Cease And Desist; Forwarding Notice Of Violation And Information; Civil Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.316
  (1) If the attorney general has probable cause to believe that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in a method, ...
• Assurance Of Discontinuance Of Method, Act, Or Practice; Filing; Enforcement; Modification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.317
  (1) If the attorney general has authority to institute an action or proceeding pursuant to section 16, he or she may accept an assurance of ...
• Subpoena To Appear Before Attorney General; Producing Documentary Material; Service And Contents Of Notice; Extending Reporting Date; Modifying Or Setting Aside Notice And Subpoena; Confidentiality Of Records - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.318
  (1) Upon the ex parte application of the attorney general to the circuit court in the county where the person is established or solicits contributions ...
• Compliance With Terms Of Notice; Prohibited Conduct; Civil Penalty; Order To Enforce Compliance; Enjoining Person From Soliciting Contributions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.319
  (1) A person upon whom a notice is served pursuant to section 18 shall comply with the terms of the notice unless otherwise provided by ...
• Class Action - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.320
  (1) The attorney general may bring a class action on behalf of persons residing in or injured in this state for the actual damages caused ...
• Actions To Obtain Declaratory Judgment Or Injunctions; Action To Recover Actual Damages; Class Action; Appointing Receiver Or Ordering Sequestration Of Assets; Cost Of Notice; Limitation On Damages Resulting From Bona Fide Error; Statute Of Limitations; Asserting Defense Or Counterclaim - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.321
  (1) Whether or not he or she seeks damages or has an adequate remedy at law, a person may bring an action to do either ...
• Commencement Of Action; Mailing Copy Of Complaint, Judgment, Decree, Or Order; Proof Of Violation Of Permanent Injunction - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.322
  (1) Upon commencement of an action brought pursuant to section 21 or section 25, the clerk of the court shall mail a copy of the ...
• Filing Fees Not Required; Conditions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.323
  If the attorney general or prosecuting attorney commences an action or files a voluntary assurance pursuant to this act, filing fees shall not be ...
• Law Enforcement Officer; Aid And Assistance In Investigation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.324
  A law enforcement officer in the state, if requested by the attorney general or a prosecuting attorney, shall aid and assist in an investigation ...
• Prosecuting Attorney; Powers And Authority - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.325
  A prosecuting attorney may conduct an investigation pursuant to this act and may institute and prosecute an action under this act in the same ...
• Attorney General Or Local Prosecutors; Powers Or Duties Not Limited Or Restricted By Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.326
  This act does not limit or restrict the exercise of powers or the performance of the duties of the attorney general or local prosecutors ...
• Conditional Effective Date - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 14.327
  This act shall not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 1140 of the 86th Legislature is enacted into law. History: 1992, Act 298, Imd. ...

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