Michigan § 123.51 - Public recreation system; powers of municipality.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 123.51 — Public recreation system; powers of municipality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 123.51. Public recreation system; powers of municipality.

Sec. 1.

Any city, village, county or township may operate a system of public recreation and playgrounds; acquire, equip and maintain land, buildings or other recreational facilities; employ a superintendent of recreation and assistants; vote and expend funds for the operation of such system.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 123.51 cover?

Section 123.51 ("Public recreation system; powers of municipality.") 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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