Michigan § 124.421 - Liberal construction of act.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 124.421 — Liberal construction of act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 124.421. Liberal construction of act.

Sec. 21.

This act, being necessary for the public peace, health, safety and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof which are declared to be public purposes.

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

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Section 124.421 ("Liberal construction of act.") 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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