FOOD STAMPS
Act 43 of 1973
AN ACT to permit associations, institutions and credit unions to process or handle food stamps; and to prescribe powers and duties.

History: 1973, Act 43, Imd. Eff. July 4, 1973

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

400.171 Definitions.

Sec. 1.

As used in this act:

(a) "Association" means an association as defined in former section 108 of the savings and loan act of 1980, former 1980 PA 307.

(b) "Department" means the department of human services.

(c) "Food stamps" means the coupons issued pursuant to the food stamp program established under the food stamp act of 1977, 7 USC 2011 to 2036a.

(d) "Institution" means an institution as defined in section 1202 of the banking code of 1999, 1999 PA 276, MCL 487.11202.

(e) "Credit union" means a domestic credit union as that term is defined in section 102 of the credit union act, 2003 PA 215, MCL 490.101 to 490.601.

History: 1973, Act 43, Imd. Eff. July 4, 1973 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 2, 2003 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 450, Eff. Dec. 31, 2012

400.172 Food stamps; handling or processing by association, institution, or credit union.

Sec. 2.

An association, institution or credit union may handle or process food stamps upon request of the director of the department.

History: 1973, Act 43, Imd. Eff. July 4, 1973

400.173 Rules.

Sec. 3.

The department may promulgate rules in accordance with and subject to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, to implement this act.

History: 1973, Act 43, Imd. Eff. July 4, 1973

Rendered 8/15/2025 6:21 PM
Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 5 of 2025
Courtesy of legislature.mi.gov