Michigan § 2.161 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 2.161 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.161. Definitions.
As used in this act:
"State agency" means a department, board, commission, office, agency, authority, or other unit of state government. State agency includes a state institution of higher education.
"Unit of local government" means a political subdivision of this state, including school districts, community college districts, intermediate school districts, public school academies, cities, villages, townships, counties, and authorities, if the political subdivision has as its primary purpose the providing of local governmental service for citizens in a geographically limited area of the state and has the power to act primarily on behalf of that area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 2.161
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 2.161 cover?
Section 2.161 ("Definitions.") 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 § 2.161?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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