Sec. 3.
As used in this act:
(a) "Art institute" means an encyclopedic art museum whose primary art collection and facility, at the date an authority is established, are owned by a municipality located in this state.
(b) "Art institute services" means the operation or support of an art institute.
(c) "Art institute services provider" means a nonprofit entity qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, 26 USC 501(c)(3), that, as its primary purpose, provides art institute services to an art institute.
(d) "Articles" means the articles of incorporation of an authority.
(e) "Authority" means an art institute authority established under section 5.
(f) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.
(g) "Electors of the authority" means the qualified and registered electors of the county.
History: 2010, Act 296, Imd. Eff. Dec. 16, 2010
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 296 of 2010 - Art Institute Authorities Act (123.1201 - 123.1229)
Section 123.1201 - Short Title.
Section 123.1203 - Definitions.
Section 123.1205 - Art Institute Authority; Formation; Public Corporate Body; Powers; Prohibitions.
Section 123.1211 - Powers of Authority.
Section 123.1215 - Approval of Tax; Preferences or Benefits for Residents.
Section 123.1219 - Election; Ballots; Conduct.
Section 123.1223 - Levy and Collection of Tax.
Section 123.1225 - Transfer of Funds to Art Institute Services Provider.
Section 123.1227 - Reimbursement of Election Costs to County or to Municipality.
Section 123.1229 - Audit; Financial Plan; Investment or Deposit of Funds.