Michigan § Article IV § 52 - Natural resources; conservation, pollution, impairment, destruction.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § Article IV § 52 — Natural resources; conservation, pollution, impairment, destruction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ Article IV § 52. Natural resources; conservation, pollution, impairment, destruction.
The conservation and development of the natural resources of the state are hereby declared to be of paramount public concern in the interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the people. The legislature shall provide for the protection of the air, water and other natural resources of the state from pollution, impairment and destruction.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § Article IV § 52
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § Article IV § 52 cover?
Section Article IV § 52 ("Natural resources; conservation, pollution, impairment, destruction.") 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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