Michigan § 16.701 - Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer to education department.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 16.701 — Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer to education department., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.701. Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer to education department.
The powers and duties now vested by law in the department of social services with reference to the commodities surplus food distribution section are transferred to the department of education. The commodities food surplus distribution section within the department of social services is abolished and the department of education is vested with full authority and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties with reference to the commodities surplus food distribution section as heretofore vested in and required to be performed by the department of social services.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 16.701
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 16.701 cover?
Section 16.701 ("Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer to education department.") 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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