Michigan § 259.823 - Referendum.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.823 — Referendum., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 259.823. Referendum.
Within 60 days of the effective date of this act, petitions may be filed with the secretary of state, signed by a number of registered electors from a county within the authority equal to at least 5% of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected within the petitioning county, requesting that the county's participation in the authority be submitted for approval by a majority of the electors of the county voting at the next general election in the manner provided by law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 259.823
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.823 cover?
Section 259.823 ("Referendum.") 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 § 259.823?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.823" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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