Hanselman v. Wayne County Concealed Weapon Licensing Board

The broad issue in this case is whether the Wayne County Concealed Weapon Licensing Board is an "agency” within the meaning of the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq.; MSA 3.560(101) et seq., so that the board is required to comply with the provisions of the act. Resolution of this broad issue requires the Court to decide two specific questions. First, does the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act apply only to "state * * * board[s]”, or does it apply additionally to non-state boards which are created by statute. Second, if the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act…