Sec. 5.
As used in this act:
(a) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(b) "Disclosure statement" means a disclosure statement as required under section 19(1)(c) or that may be required by the department under section 25, as applicable.
(c) "Entrance fee" means money paid in a lump sum or installments or property transferred pursuant to a continuing care agreement before initiation of continuing care for 1 or more individuals and that confers the right to the continuing care.
(d) "Executive officer" means an individual holding executive power in an organization and generally responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, such as a chief executive officer, chief financial officer, or chief operating officer.
(e) "Initiation of continuing care" means the commencement of a member's right to possess a living unit in a continuing care community or the commencement of the actual provision of continuing care, whichever occurs first.
(f) "Life interest" means the right, upon payment of an entrance fee, to receive continuing care for life.
(g) "Living unit" means a physical space within a continuing care community set aside for the exclusive use or control of 1 or more specific members.
(h) "Long-term lease" means an agreement between a member and a continuing care community whereby the member has the right to occupy a space for more than 1 year but not for the life of the member.
History: 2014, Act 448, Eff. Apr. 2, 2015
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 554 - Real and Personal Property
Act 448 of 2014 - Continuing Care Community Disclosure Act (554.901 - 554.993)
Section 554.901 - Short Title.
Section 554.903 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 554.905 - Definitions; D to L.
Section 554.907 - Definitions; M to O.
Section 554.909 - Definitions; P to R.
Section 554.911 - Definitions; S.
Section 554.921 - Incomplete Application; Notification; Order Approving or Denying Registration.
Section 554.923 - Effect of Order Approving or Filing Registration.
Section 554.925 - Renewal of Registration; Application Form to Be Sent by Department.
Section 554.929 - Extension of Registration; Requirements; Fees.
Section 554.933 - Reportable Changes; Amendment of Registration.
Section 554.937 - Disclosure Statement.
Section 554.939 - Continuing Care Agreement; Requirements.
Section 554.941 - Financial Statements; Requirements.
Section 554.943 - Financial Forecast.
Section 554.947 - Alternative Financial Arrangement.
Section 554.949 - Records; Reports.
Section 554.951 - Advertising or Marketing Communication.
Section 554.955 - Offer or Sale of Continuing Care Agreement; Prohibited Acts.
Section 554.957 - Appointment of Independent Conservator or Guardian.
Section 554.959 - Arbitration.
Section 554.961 - Service of Process; Irrevocable Consent Appointing Department.
Section 554.963 - Investigations.
Section 554.965 - Review and Audit of Documents and Records.
Section 554.967 - Repayment of Entrance Fee; Temporary Suspension.
Section 554.969 - Order Denying, Suspending, or Revoking Registration.
Section 554.971 - Cease and Desist Order.
Section 554.973 - Injunction, Restraining Order, or Writ of Mandamus.
Section 554.975 - Civil Fine; Costs; Sanctions; Continuing Care Agreement as Voidable; Refund.
Section 554.977 - Liability; Offer of Rescission.
Section 554.979 - Liability by Implication; Liability Under Other Statute or Common Law.
Section 554.983 - Statute of Limitations.
Section 554.987 - Promulgation of Rules.
Section 554.989 - Disclosure of Filings; Exemption; Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers.
Section 554.991 - Life Interest or Long-Term Lease Agreement Under Former Act.
Section 554.993 - Facility or Person Registered or Exempt Under Former Act.