Michigan § 446.57 - Licensing of sales by auction; definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 446.57 — Licensing of sales by auction; definitions. , with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 446.57. Licensing of sales by auction; definitions.
"New merchandise" as used in this act shall mean all merchandise not previously sold at retail. "Auction sale" as used in this act shall mean the offering for sale or selling of personal property to the highest bidder, or offering for sale or selling of personal property at a high price and then offering the same at successive lower prices until a buyer is secured.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 446.57 ("Licensing of sales by auction; definitions. ") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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