# Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.103: Definitions; A to C

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.103

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.103
- **Heading:** Definitions; A to C
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 339 / Act Act-299-of-1980 / Section 339.103

## Text

Sec. 103.

(1) "Armed forces" means the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard or other military force designated by Congress as a part of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserve components.

(2) "Board" means, in each article that deals with a specific occupation, the agency created in that article composed principally of members of the regulated occupation. In all other contexts, board means each agency created under this act.

(3) "Censure" means an expression of disapproval of a licensee's or registrant's professional conduct, which conduct is not necessarily a violation of this act or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this act.

(4) "Competence" means a degree of expertise that enables a person to engage in an occupation at a level that meets or exceeds minimal standards of acceptable practice for the occupation.

(5) "Complaint" means an oral or written grievance.

(6) "Controlled substance" means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor as set forth in section 7212, 7214, 7216, 7218, or 7220 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7212, 333.7214, 333.7216, 333.7218, and 333.7220, not excluded under section 7227 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7227.

History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980; Am. 1994, Act 257, Imd. Eff. July 5, 1994; Am. 2021, Act 26, Eff. Sept. 7, 2021

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.101 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.101.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.102 Meanings of words.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.102.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.103 Definitions; A to C.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.103.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.104 Definitions; D to K.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.104.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.105 Definitions; L to V.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.105.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.201 Department of licensing and regulation; appointment of director; designation of persons to investigate licensees or persons against whom complaints lodged.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.201.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.202 Licensure or registration; application; form; fees; requirements for issuance of license or registration; expiration date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.202.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.202a Preliminary determination; procedure; effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.202a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.203 License or registration; issuance upon demonstration of unfair or inadequate requirements; review; fees; limitation; notice; approval or disapproval; practice by person licensed, registered, or certified under repealed act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.203.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.204 License or registration; renewal; requirements; evidence of attendance in continuing education program; waiver; imposition of limitation; review; renewal as responsibility of licensee or registrant; renewal application; failure to notify department of change of address; delivery or service of notice or communication by electronic mail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.204.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.205 Promulgation of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.205.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.206 Examination or test; review and approval of form and content; administration, scoring, and monitoring; providing equipment, examination room, written form, and other items; delegation of duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.206.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.207 Licensing or approval of school, institution, or other person offering training or education; approval or recognition of continuing education program; processing request within certain period of time; recommendation by board; request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.207.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.208 Files of board; physical dominion; public access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C339_AAct-299-of-1980_S339.208.md)

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