Michigan § 474.51 - Short title; declaration of public purpose.
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§ 474.51. Short title; declaration of public purpose.
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "state transportation preservation act of 1976".
(2) There exists a need to provide authorization for financial assistance for the capital improvement, maintenance, and operation of rail, street railway, intercity bus, and ferry services in this state. To undertake the planning, development, acquisition, and operation of these services is in the best interest of the state and is a valid public purpose.
(3) The preservation of abandoned railroad rights of way for future rail use and their interim use as public trails is declared to be a public purpose.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 474.51 ("Short title; declaration of public purpose.") 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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