Michigan Compiled Laws Act 112 Of 1988 The Business Opportunity Act For Persons With Disabilities (450.791 - 450.795)

AN ACT to provide competitive opportunity in state procurements of goods, services, and construction for businesses owned by persons with disabilities; to provide powers and duties of the governor; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; and to provide penalties.

History: 1988, Act 112, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 73, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1998

Section 450.791 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as “the business opportunity act for persons with disabilities”. History: 1988, Act 112, Eff. Mar....
Section 450.792 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Business owned by persons with disabilities” means a business in which all of the following apply: (i) More...
Section 450.793 Departmental Goals; Review Of Progress; Recommendations; Changes In Programs; Consideration Of Subcontracts And Joint Ventures; Consideration In Meeting Requirements Of Subsections (1) And (3); Award Of Contract To Lowest Qualified Bidder; Report.
(1) It shall be the goal of each department to award each year not less than 3% of its total expenditures for construction, goods,...
Section 450.794 Designation Of Certifying Agency By Governor; Acceptable Documentation; Verification; Application Form; Affidavit And Documentation; Proof Required.
(1) The governor shall designate a department responsible for certifying that a person meets the requirements of this act. (2) Unless subsection (3) applies,...
Section 450.795 Fraudulent Procurement Of Contract Prohibited; Violation As Felony; Penalty.
(1) A person shall not fraudulently procure or attempt to procure a contract under this act. (2) A person who knowingly violates this act...

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