Section 397.574 – Repealed. 1982, Act 541, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983.
397.574 Repealed. 1982, Act 541, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section conferred authority on state board to promulgate rules.
Section 397.575 – Appropriation.
397.575 Appropriation. Sec. 25. (1) There is appropriated for public libraries from the general fund of the state for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the sum necessary to fulfill the requirements of this act. The appropriation shall be distributed as provided in this act. (2) It is […]
Section 397.576 – Repeal of MCL 397.501 to 397.527.
397.576 Repeal of MCL 397.501 to 397.527. Sec. 26. Act No. 286 of the Public Acts of 1965, being sections 397.501 to 397.527 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, is repealed. History: 1977, Act 89, Imd. Eff. Aug. 2, 1977
Section 397.601 – Short Title.
397.601 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as “the library privacy act”. History: 1982, Act 455, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
Section 397.602 – Definitions.
397.602 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Computer” means any connected, directly interoperable or interactive device, equipment, or facility that uses a computer program or other instructions to perform specific operations, including logical, arithmetic, or memory functions with or on computer data or a computer program, and that can store, retrieve, alter, […]
Section 397.603 – Library Record Not Subject to Disclosure Requirements; Release or Disclosure of Library Record Without Consent Prohibited; Exception; Procedure and Form of Written Consent; Hearing; Disclosure Exception.
397.603 Library record not subject to disclosure requirements; release or disclosure of library record without consent prohibited; exception; procedure and form of written consent; hearing; disclosure exception. Sec. 3. (1) A library record is not subject to disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246. (2) A library or […]
Section 397.604 – Violation of MCL 397.603; Liability; Civil Action; Damages; Attorney Fees and Costs; Equitable Relief.
397.604 Violation of MCL 397.603; liability; civil action; damages; attorney fees and costs; equitable relief. Sec. 4. (1) If a library or an employee or agent of a library violates section 3, the library is subject to liability to the person identified in a library record that is improperly released or disclosed. The person identified […]
Section 397.605 – Selection and Use of Library Materials.
397.605 Selection and use of library materials. Sec. 5. (1) Except as otherwise provided by statute or by a regulation adopted by the governing body of the library, the selection of library materials for inclusion in a library’s collection shall be determined only by an employee of the library. (2) Except as otherwise provided by […]
Section 397.606 – Restriction of Internet Access to Minors; Immunity From Liability; Exceptions.
397.606 Restriction of internet access to minors; immunity from liability; exceptions. Sec. 6. (1) If a library offers use of the internet or a computer, computer program, computer network, or computer system to the public, the governing body of that library shall adopt and require enforcement of a policy that restricts access to minors by […]
Section 397.573 – Needs Considered by State Board in Carrying Out Powers and Duties.
397.573 Needs considered by state board in carrying out powers and duties. Sec. 23. The department shall consider the following needs in carrying out its powers and duties: (a) Library facilities shall be provided to residents of the area covered by a cooperative library without needless duplication of facilities, resources, or expertise. (b) Establishment of […]