Michigan § 110.17 - Improvement before tax levy prohibited.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 110.17 — Improvement before tax levy prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 110.17. Improvement before tax levy prohibited.
No public work, improvement or expenditure shall be commenced, nor any contract therefor be let or made, except as herein otherwise provided, until a tax or assessment shall have been levied to pay the cost and expense thereof, and no such work or improvement shall be paid for, or contracted to be paid for, except from the proceeds of the tax or assessment thus levied, or from the proceeds of bonds issued in anticipation of the collection of said tax.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 110.17
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 110.17 cover?
Section 110.17 ("Improvement before tax levy prohibited.") 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 § 110.17?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 110.17" (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 § 110.17 apply to my situation?
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