Michigan § 42.23 - State law or standard code; adoption as township ordinance by citation; publication, distribution, charge.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 42.23 — State law or standard code; adoption as township ordinance by citation; publication, distribution, charge., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.23. State law or standard code; adoption as township ordinance by citation; publication, distribution, charge.
The township board may adopt any provision of state law or any detailed technical regulations as a township ordinance or code by citation of such provision of state law or by reference to any recognized standard code, official or unofficial: Provided, That any such provision of state law or recognized official or unofficial standard code shall be clearly identified in the ordinance adopting the same as an ordinance of the township. Where any recognized official or unofficial standard code is so adopted, it may be published by providing to the public not less than 50 copies in book or booklet form, available for public distribution at a reasonable charge, and any amendment to or revision of such adopted code or detailed technical ordinance may be published in the same manner.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 42.23
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 42.23 cover?
Section 42.23 ("State law or standard code; adoption as township ordinance by citation; publication, distribution, charge.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 42.23?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 42.23" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 42.23 apply to my situation?
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