Sec. 8.
(1) The appointing authority shall channel requests for qualified interpreters, intermediary interpreters, and deaf interpreters through the division.
(2) The division shall compile and update annually a listing of qualified interpreters, intermediary interpreters, and deaf interpreters and shall make this listing available to an appointing authority that may need the services of a qualified interpreter, intermediary interpreter, or deaf interpreter as required by this act.
History: 1982, Act 204, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 435, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2007 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of division on deaf and hard of hearing and advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing from department of licensing and regulatory affairs to department of civil rights, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 204 of 1982 - Deaf Persons' Interpreters Act (393.501 - 393.509)
Section 393.501 - Short Title.
Section 393.502 - Definitions.
Section 393.503a - Interpreter Required as Accommodation; Qualified Interpreter Required.
Section 393.504 - Notification of Need for or Right to Interpreter; Proof of Deafness.
Section 393.508 - Channeling Requests for Interpreters Through Division; Listing of Interpreters.
Section 393.508c - State Certification; Issuance; Application; Fee.
Section 393.508d - Possession of Michigan Quality Assurance Certification; Expiration; Renewal.
Section 393.508f - Deposit of Money Received Under MCL 393.508c and 393.508e.