Sec. 5.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) or section 8(2), an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or political subdivision of this state shall not issue coupons to recipients without being awarded a contract under this act.
(2) As determined by the department of management and budget, a contract with a distributor shall be for a period of at least 1 year except as provided in this subsection. No contract shall exceed a period of 5 years. A contract with a distributor may be for a period of less than 1 year if it is awarded during a state fiscal year for a period which ends on the last day of the state fiscal year.
(3) The family independence agency may allow an individual, partnership, corporation, or association that issued coupons in a distribution area before the effective date of this act to continue to issue coupons until a distributor is selected for the distribution area and begins issuing 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Section 400.765 - Repealed. 2018, Act 306, Eff.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.