Michigan § 600.8831 - Fines ordered under MCL 600.8827; application to libraries.
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§ 600.8831. Fines ordered under MCL 600.8827; application to libraries.
A civil fine which is ordered under section 8827 for a violation of state statute shall be exclusively applied to the support of public libraries and county law libraries in the same manner as is provided by law for penal fines assessed and collected for violation of a penal law of the state.
Subsection (1) is intended to maintain a source of revenue for public libraries which previously received penal fines for misdemeanor violations of state statute which are now designated state civil infractions.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.8831
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.8831 cover?
Section 600.8831 ("Fines ordered under MCL 600.8827; application to libraries.") 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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