Michigan § 45.101 - Adjustment of county boundaries; resolution or petition; placing question on ballot.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.101 — Adjustment of county boundaries; resolution or petition; placing question on ballot., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.101. Adjustment of county boundaries; resolution or petition; placing question on ballot.
A city situated in 2 or more counties may by resolution of its governing body or petition of 10% of its registered electors or 10,000 registered electors, whichever is the lesser have the question of adjusting the counties' boundaries so the entire city shall be included within 1 county placed on the ballot at the next general election held not earlier than 90 days from the certification of the resolution or receipt of the petition by the clerk of the local governing body.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 45.101
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.101 cover?
Section 45.101 ("Adjustment of county boundaries; resolution or petition; placing question on ballot.") 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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