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§ 123.51 — Public recreation system; powers of municipality.

Michigan § 123.51
JurisdictionMichigan
Ch. 123LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Act 156 of 1917RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (123.51-123.54)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 123.51 (2026).

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RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (EXCERPT) Act 156 of 1917 123.51 Public recreation system; powers of municipality. Sec.

1.Any city, village, county or township may operate a system of public recreation and playgrounds; acquire, equip and maintain land, buildings or other recreational facilities; employ a superintendent of recreation and assistants; vote and expend funds for the operation of such system.

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Legislative History

1917, Act 156, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2389 ;-- CL 1948, 123.51

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