Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.941: Definitions.

Sec. 1.

As used in this act:

"Parking area" means an area used by the public as a means of access to and egress from, and for the free parking of motor vehicles by patrons of a shopping center, business, factory, hospital, institution, or similar building or location.

"Shopping center" means a minimum area of 3 acres of land on which there is located 1 or more stores or business establishments, and where there is provided a parking area.