Sec. 901.
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Vocationally disabled" means a person who has a medically certifiable impairment of the back or heart, or who is subject to epilepsy, or who has diabetes, and whose impairment is a substantial obstacle to employment, considering such factors as the person's age, education, training, experience, and employment rejection.
(b) "Certifying agency" means the division of vocational rehabilitation of the department of education.
(c) "Certificate" means documentation issued by the certifying agency to an individual who is vocationally disabled.
(d) "Fund" means the second injury fund created in chapter 5. Payments made by the fund under this chapter shall be treated the same as all other payments made by the second injury fund.
History: Add. 1971, Act 183, Eff. July 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 198, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1974 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 74, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1998 Popular Name: Act 317
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 418 - Worker's Disability Compensation
Act 317 of 1969 - Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969 (418.101 - 418.941)
317-1969-9 - Chapter 9 Vocationally Handicapped (418.901...418.941)
Section 418.901 - Definitions.
Section 418.911 - Filing by Employer of Information Requested by Certifying Agency.