Michigan § 18.1277 - Expenditure for mailing letter, newsletter, report, or other publication; conditions.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 18.1277 — Expenditure for mailing letter, newsletter, report, or other publication; conditions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18.1277. Expenditure for mailing letter, newsletter, report, or other publication; conditions.

Sec. 277.

A state board or commission shall not make an expenditure for mailing a letter, newsletter, report, or other publication unless 1 or more of the following is applicable:

(a)

The mailing is required by law.

(b)

The mailing is paid for by the person to whom the mailing is addressed.

(c)

The mailing is a direct response to a specific question of the person to whom the mailing is addressed.

(d)

The mailing is specifically authorized by a majority vote of a state board or commission.

(e)

The mailing is sent to an individual or entity and seeks information necessary for a state board or commission to render a decision. This subdivision does not include a questionnaire or general letter which attempts to assist in the taking of a survey.

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

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 18.1277 cover?

Section 18.1277 ("Expenditure for mailing letter, newsletter, report, or other publication; conditions.") 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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