Michigan § Article VII § 25 - Public utilities; acquisition, franchises, sale.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § Article VII § 25 — Public utilities; acquisition, franchises, sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ Article VII § 25. Public utilities; acquisition, franchises, sale.
No city or village shall acquire any public utility furnishing light, heat or power, or grant any public utility franchise which is not subject to revocation at the will of the city or village, unless the proposition shall first have been approved by three-fifths of the electors voting thereon. No city or village may sell any public utility unless the proposition shall first have been approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon, or a greater number if the charter shall so provide.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § Article VII § 25
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § Article VII § 25 cover?
Section Article VII § 25 ("Public utilities; acquisition, franchises, sale.") 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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