Michigan § 120.51 - Department of commerce designated state agency; cooperation and negotiation with port districts and harbor facilities.

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§ 120.51. Department of commerce designated state agency; cooperation and negotiation with port districts and harbor facilities.

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The department of commerce is designated the state agency to cooperate and negotiate with port districts, port authorities, other governments, governmental units and agencies thereof in matters concerning the planning, acquisition, development, operation, maintenance and administration of port and commercial harbor facilities in this state.

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

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 120.51 cover?

Section 120.51 ("Department of commerce designated state agency; cooperation and negotiation with port districts and harbor facilities.") 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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