Michigan § 402.18 - Bringing poor or indigent person from outside state into county; intent; penalties.
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§ 402.18. Bringing poor or indigent person from outside state into county; intent; penalties.
Any person who shall bring or remove, or cause to be brought or removed, any poor or indigent person, from outside this state, into any county within it, with intent to make such county chargeable with the support of the poor person, shall forfeit and pay $50.00, to be recovered before the district or municipal court of the judicial district or municipality into which the poor person was brought, or in which the offender is located; and shall also be required to transport the poor person out of the state, or support him or her at his or her own expense.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 402.18
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 402.18 cover?
Section 402.18 ("Bringing poor or indigent person from outside state into county; intent; penalties.") 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 § 402.18?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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