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• Area Of State; Basis - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.1
  The total area of the state of Michigan is hereby declared to be 96,720 square miles consisting of 57,022 square miles of land and ...
• Area Of State; Figures For Official State Publications. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.2
  All official publications of the state of Michigan issued after the passage of this act, in which the total area, total land area or ...
• State Flower - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.11
  WHEREAS, A refined sentiment seems to call for the adoption of a state flower; and WHEREAS, Our blossoming apple trees add much to the ...
• State Reptile - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.14
  The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is designated as the official reptile of this state. History: 1995, Act 281, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996 ...
• Brook Trout As State Fish; Use Of Materials Containing Reference To Trout - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.15
  (1) The brook trout is designated as the official fish of the state of Michigan. (2) The state shall make use of all materials previously ...
• State Stone - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.16
  The Petoskey stone is hereby adopted as the official stone of the state of Michigan. History: 1965, Act 89, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ...
• State Gem - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.17
  Chlorastrolite, commonly known as greenstone, is adopted as the official gem of this state. History: 1972, Act 56, Eff. Mar. 30, 1973 ...
• State Symbol For Clean Water - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.18
  The American lotus blossom (Nelumbo lutea) is designated as the official state symbol for clean water in this state. History: 2004, Act 78, Imd. ...
• State Coat-Of-Arms; Adoption - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.21
  The device and inscriptions of the great seal of the state of Michigan, Anno Domini 1835, presented by Lewis Cass to the forthcoming state, ...
• State Coat-Of-Arms; Emblazonment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.22
  The coat-of-arms shall be blazoned as follows: Chief, Azure, motto argent Tuebor; Charge, Azure, sun-rayed rising sinister proper, lake wavey proper, peninsula dexter grassy ...
• State Flag - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.23
  The state flag shall be blue charged with the arms of the state. History: 1911, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, ...
• Governor's Flag - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.24
  The governor's flag shall be white charged with the arms of the state. History: 1911, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, ...
• State Coat-Of-Arms; Where Hung - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.25
  The device of the arms of the state corresponding to the blazon hereinbefore given shall be painted on some suitable background and hung upon ...
• State Coat-Of-Arms; Use On Official Letterheads And Documents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.26
  No pictorial device other than the arms of the state shall be used in the public offices at the capitol for letter headings and ...
• United States Flag, State Flag; Display, Expense Payment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.27
  The flag of the United States and the state flag bearing the arms of the state, shall be displayed upon the capitol building during ...
• Pledge To State Flag - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.29
  The following pledge of allegiance to the state flag, written by Harold G. Coburn, shall be the official pledge of allegiance to the state ...
• State Tree - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.31
  The white pine (Pinus strobus, L.) is hereby adopted as the official state tree for the state of Michigan. History: 1955, Act 7, Eff. ...
• Great Seal; As Official Seal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.41
  The state of Michigan shall have a great seal which shall be the official seal of the state. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act ...
• Great Seal; Description - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.42
  The great seal shall be comprised of the coat of arms of the state around which shall appear the words "great seal of the ...
• Great Seal; Official Dies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.43
  The official dies of the great seal shall not be transported outside the state but shall remain at the seat of government at the ...
• Great Seal; Impression On Certain Documents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.44
  An impression of the great seal shall be placed on the following documents but no others: (a) Extraditions. (b) Warrants issued under extradition proceedings. ...
• Great Seal; Facsimiles And Reproductions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.45
  No facsimile or reproduction of the great seal shall be used in a manner unconnected with official functions of the state. History: 1963, 2nd ...
• Great Seal Violations; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.46
  Any person who violates any provision of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. ...
• Great Seal Act; Effective Date - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.47
  This act shall take effect on January 1, 1964. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 ...
• Constitutional Convention Delegates; Compensation For Services - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.51
  Each seated delegate to a convention for revising the constitution of Michigan shall receive for his services the sum of $500.00 semi-monthly, commencing on ...
• Constitutional Convention Delegates; Mileage Allowance. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.52
  Each seated delegate shall receive 10 cents per mile and no more for 1 round trip per month between his place of residence and ...
• Constitutional Convention Delegates; Payment Of Compensation And Mileage - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.53
  The compensation for services shall be paid semi-monthly, and the mileage shall be paid monthly, by the state treasurer prepared from vouchers submitted by ...
• Constitutional Convention Delegates; Compensation And Mileage Allowance For President - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.54
  The president of the convention shall receive the same compensation and mileage as is paid to other delegates, and no more. History: 1958, Act ...
• State Soil - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.61
  The Kalkaska soil series is adopted as the official soil of this state. History: 1990, Act 302, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 1990 ...
• State Game Mammal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.71
  The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is designated as the official game mammal of this state. History: 1997, Act 15, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1997 ...
• State Wildflower - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.81
  The dwarf lake iris (Iris lacustris) is designated as an official wildflower of this state. History: 1998, Act 454, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1998 ...
• Designation Of Official Flag Month; Handling And Displaying Flag - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.91
  (1) June 14 through July 14 each year is designated as the official flag month of this state. (2) Handling and displaying the flag of ...
• Short Title; Legislative Findings; Intent - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.101
  (1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan tourism policy act". (2) The legislature finds all of the following: (a) ...
• Michigan Travel Commission; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, And Terms Of Members; Vacancies; Compensation And Expenses; Travel Bureau Director; Chair And Vice-Chair; Meetings; Removal From Office; Quorum; Voting; Public Meeting; Documents Subject To Freedom Of Information Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.102
  (1) The Michigan travel commission is created within the department of commerce. (2) The commission shall consist of 13 members appointed by the governor with ...
• Travel Bureau; Creation; Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.102a
  The travel bureau is created within the department of commerce and shall do all of the following: (a) Implement programs to market this state ...
• Employee Acceptance Of Free Meals Or Lodging; Policy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.102b
  The travel bureau shall develop with the department of commerce a formal, written policy governing travel bureau employee acceptance of free meals or lodging, ...
• Master Plan - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.102c
  (1) In consultation with the appropriate divisions of the Michigan department of commerce, the travel bureau and Michigan travel commission shall develop a comprehensive, long-range ...
• Annual Report - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.102d
  Beginning 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the travel bureau shall submit to the travel commission, ...
• Michigan Travel Commission; Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.103
  (1) The Michigan travel commission shall do all of the following: (a) Assist the Michigan travel bureau with the development of a comprehensive long-range master ...
• Appropriation; Basic Support And Discretionary Grants - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.103a
  The legislature shall annually appropriate the sums necessary to implement this act. Amounts as appropriated by the legislature shall be made available for basic ...
• Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.104, 2.105
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to reports and financial estimates of the Michigan tourist council. ...
• Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Eff. July 1, 1976 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.106
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to funds available to regional associations. ...
• Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.107, 2.108
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to reversion of unencumbered funds and cooperation with agricultural marketing council. ...
• Renaming Of Michigan Travel Bureau As Travel Michigan - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.111
  WHEREAS, Michigan's tourist industry is crucial to the economic well-being of the state; and, WHEREAS, the role of the Michigan Travel Bureau in marketing ...
• State Council For The Arts; Members, Status Of Council - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.121
  The state council for the arts is created to consist of 15 members broadly representative of all fields of the performing and creative arts ...
• Council; Terms Of Office, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Vacancies, Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.122
  The term of office of each member shall be 4 years, except of the members first appointed 4 shall be appointed for terms of ...
• Council; Executive Director; Appointment, Duties. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.123
  The chairman shall appoint an executive director whose duties and responsibilities shall be prescribed by the council. History: 1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June ...
• Council; Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.124
  The council shall: (1) Stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and creative arts. (2) Make such surveys ...
• Council; Powers; Assistance From Other State Agencies. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.125
  The council may hold public and private hearings, enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the cultural objectives of the ...
• Council; National Endowment For Arts Act Funds. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.126
  The council is the official agency of this state to receive and disburse funds made available by the national endowment for the arts act. ...
• Repealed. 1975, Act 30, Imd. Eff. Apr. 24, 1975 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.127
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to annual report of state council for the arts. ...
• Transfer Of Powers And Duties Of The State Council For The Arts And The Committee On Arts In Public Places To The Department Of Commerce - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.131
  WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization ...
• Establishment Of Michigan Council For Arts And Cultural Affairs In Department Of Commerce - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.132
  WHEREAS, by Executive Order No. 1991-13, the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the State Council for the Arts and the Committee ...
• Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.161
  As used in this act: (a) "State agency" means a department, board, commission, office, agency, authority, or other unit of state government. State agency ...
• National Motto; Placement In Public Buildings - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.162
  This state strongly encourages each state agency and unit of local government to exercise their constitutional ability to place the national motto "In God ...
• Minnesota, Wisconsin, And Michigan Interstate Boundary Compact; Boundaries - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.201
  A COMPACT Entered into by and between the state of Minnesota, the state of Wisconsin and the state of Michigan, state signatories hereto. The ...
• Boundaries In Lake Superior - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.202
  Starting at Point M, the point where the line through the middle of the main channel of the Montreal river enters lake Superior; Thence in ...
• Measurements Of Azimuths - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.203
  All azimuths are measured clockwise from true north. History: 1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.203 ...
• Effective Date, Ratification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.204
  That this compact shall become operative immediately upon its ratification by any state as between it and the other state or states so ratifying. ...
• Joint Survey Commission; Surveying And Marking, Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.205
  That immediately upon ratification of this compact by all 3 states, each state will appoint 2 members to a joint survey commission to survey ...
• Maps, Duplicates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.206
  The maps referred to in the above compact are the original maps on file with the report of the representatives of the Michigan, Minnesota ...
• Governor To Execute Final Draft And Affix Seal. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.207
  The governor of Michigan is authorized and directed to witness the ratification of this compact by executing the final draft thereof in his own ...
• Appropriation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.208
  There is hereby appropriated from the general fund of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1948 to the governor for the ...
• Wisconsin - Michigan Boundary Commission; Creation. - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.221
  There is hereby created a special commission consisting of 3 members to be appointed by the governor, which commission shall, in co-operation with the ...
• Ohio - Michigan Boundary Line; Adoption - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.301
  Be it resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the state of Michigan, that Whereas, The eighty-first general assembly of Ohio in ...
• Ohio - Michigan Boundary Line; Lake Erie - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.321
  Whereas, Uncertainty has existed concerning the boundary between the states of Ohio and Michigan in Lake Erie, due to the omission of this portion ...
• Ohio - Michigan Boundary Line; Lake Erie - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.341
  Whereas, In the 1945 regular session of the legislature of Michigan adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15 relative to the boundary line between the ...
• Official State Fossil - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.401
  The mastodon (Mammut americanum) is designated as the official fossil of this state. History: 2002, Act 162, Imd. Eff. Apr. 8, 2002 ...
• Official Historical Society Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.411
  The historical society of Michigan is designated the official historical society of this state. History: 2002, Act 319, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002 ...
• American Heroes Week - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.421
  The legislature declares that the calendar week in which September 11 falls each year is American heroes week in this state and encourages academic ...
• Declaration - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 2.422
  (1) The legislature recognizes that on September 11, 2001 and the days that followed, many ordinary Americans showed true heroism by their acts of selflessness, ...

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