Sec. 4.
(1) "Distribution site" means the establishment or portion of an establishment at which a distributor issues coupons to recipients.
(2) "Distributor" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association that is awarded a contract; or a nonprofit organization, local office of the family independence agency, or political subdivision of this state which after the effective date of this act is designated as an agency that will distribute food coupons, and which is not distributing coupons on the effective date of this act. Distributor does not include a nonprofit organization, local office of the family independence agency, or political subdivision of this state which is designated to distribute coupons pursuant to section 8(2) and which on the effective date of this act is distributing food coupons.
(3) "Food stamp program" means the program created under the food stamp act of 1977, Public Law 88-525, 20 U.S.C. 2011 to 2012 and 2013 to 2036, and the regulations promulgated under that act.
(4) "Recipient" means an individual determined to be eligible to receive coupons.
History: 1984, Act 387, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 89, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 387 of 1984 - State Food Stamp Distribution Act (400.751 - 400.770)
Section 400.751 - Short Title; Applicability of Act.
Section 400.752 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 400.753 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 400.754 - Definitions; D to R.
Section 400.756 - Standards and Criteria for Awarding Contracts.
Section 400.759 - Contract Requirements.
Section 400.760 - Cancellation of Contract; Notice; Grounds; Appeal.
Section 400.761 - Eligibility Days.
Section 400.762 - Relocation of Distribution Site; Cost.
Section 400.763 - Payment of Compensation to Distributor; Suspension of Payment.
Section 400.765 - Repealed. 2018, Act 306, Eff. Sept. 27, 2018.
Section 400.766 - Liability for Lost Coupons.
Section 400.767 - Distribution Areas to Which Act Applicable.
Section 400.768 - Compliance With Food Stamp Program.
Section 400.770 - Monitoring Committees; Establishment; Composition; Duties.