(1) The medical waste emergency response fund is created in the state treasury.
    (2) The state treasurer shall deposit in the fund all money received pursuant to this act and all money received by the fund as otherwise provided by law.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.13829

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    (3) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. Interest and earnings of the fund shall be credited to the fund. Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the general fund.
    (4) Not more than 80% of the total amount in the fund shall be used by the department of public health for administrative expenses related to the implementation of this part, and the balance may be used by the department of natural resources for response activities necessitated by the release of medical waste into the environment.