AGENT ORANGE AWARD EXEMPTION ACT
Act 144 of 1990
AN ACT to exempt certain judgments and settlements for damages from consideration as income for certain state programs.
History: 1990, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1990
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
35.1071 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "agent orange award exemption act".
History: 1990, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1990
35.1072 Assistance or services based on income level; exclusion of judgment or settlement for exposure to agent orange.
Sec. 2.
A department or agency of the state that grants assistance, provides services, or charges for services based upon income level shall not take into consideration as income or resources an amount paid to a person that is a judgment or settlement for damages suffered as a result of exposure to agent orange, as defined in section 5701 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.5701 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History: 1990, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1990
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