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MI Comp L § 453.52 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 180 of 1849 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.51 - 453.53)|Section 453.52 - State Agricultural Society; Powers, Duties; Restriction.

453.52 State agricultural society; powers, duties; restriction. Sec. 2.  For the purposes aforesaid, the society shall possess the general powers and privileges, and be subject to the general liabilities contained in chapter 55, title 10, of the Revised Statutes of 1846, so far as the same may be applicable, and have not been modified or repealed; but the real and personal estate which the said society shall be authorized to take, hold, and convey, over and above its library and its scientific and agricultural collections, shall not, at any time, exceed in amount the value of 20,000 dollars. History: 1849, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 1681 ;-- CL 1871, 2157 ;-- How. 2289 ;-- CL 1897, 5940 ;-- CL 1915, 7816 ;-- CL 1929, 10203 ;-- CL 1948, 453.52 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of chapter 55, title 10, of the Revised Statutes of 1846, referred to in this section, see MCL 450.504 et seq. As to increase in the $20,000 limit imposed by this section, see MCL 453.81 et seq.
MI Comp L § 453.53 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 180 of 1849 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.51 - 453.53)|Section 453.53 - State Agricultural Society; Annual Report to Legislature, Contents.

453.53 State agricultural society; annual report to legislature, contents. Sec. 3.  It shall be the duty of the Michigan state agricultural society to transmit to the president of the senate, for the use of the legislature, in the month of January, annually, a report and statement of its proceedings, specifying the nature of the encouragement proposed by it, and the object for which, and persons to whom, premiums have been awarded; embracing also such accurate details of the modes of cultivation, of keeping stock, and of other important incidents, as will acquaint farmers and others with the precise manner in which the valuable results recorded can be again obtained; and presenting such other matter as the society may judge most useful in promoting a greater and more general progress in practical agriculture. History: 1849, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 1682 ;-- CL 1871, 2158 ;-- How. 2290 ;-- CL 1897, 5941 ;-- CL 1915, 7817 ;-- CL 1929, 10204 ;-- CL 1948, 453.53
MI Comp L § 453.72 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 197 of 1849 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.72 - 453.72)|Section 453.72 - State Agricultural Society; Award of Premiums, Requirements.

453.72 State agricultural society; award of premiums, requirements. Sec. 2.  It shall be the duty of such officers of the Michigan state agricultural society, as it may elect for that purpose, annually to regulate and award premiums on such articles, productions, and improvements, as they may deem best calculated to promote the agricultural and household manufacturing interests of the state, having special reference to the most economical or profitable mode of competition in raising the crop or stock, or in the fabrication of the article offered: Provided always, That before any premium shall be delivered, the person claiming the same, or to whom the same shall be awarded, shall deliver to the president of the society, in writing, an accurate statement and description, verified in such manner as the officers aforesaid may direct, of the character of the soil, and the process of preparing it, including the quantity of manure applied in raising the crop, or the kind and quantity of food in feeding the animal, as the case may be, also the kind and cost of labor employed, and the total expense and total product of the crop, or the increase in value of the animal, with a view of showing accurately the resulting profit. History: 1849, Act 197, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 1683 ;-- CL 1871, 2159 ;-- How. 2291 ;-- CL 1897, 5942 ;-- CL 1915, 7818 ;-- CL 1929, 10205 ;-- CL 1948, 453.72
MI Comp L § 453.81 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 165 of 1879 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.81 - 453.83)|Section 453.81 - State Agricultural Society; Property, Limitation.

453.81 State agricultural society; property, limitation. Sec. 1.  That the Michigan state agricultural society may hold real and personal estate over and above its library, scientific and agricultural collections to amount not exceeding 100,000 dollars. History: 1879, Act 165, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 2292 ;-- CL 1897, 5943 ;-- CL 1915, 7819 ;-- CL 1929, 10206 ;-- CL 1948, 453.81 Compiler's Notes: By section 2 of Act 180 of 1849, being MCL 453.52, the amount was limited to $20,000.00.
MI Comp L § 453.82 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 165 of 1879 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.81 - 453.83)|Section 453.82 - State Agricultural Society; Secretary and Treasurer, Bond Approval; Vacancies.

453.82 State agricultural society; secretary and treasurer, bond approval; vacancies. Sec. 2.  The secretary and treasurer of the said Michigan state agricultural society shall each give bonds in such amounts and with such sureties respectively as shall from time to time be required by the executive committee, which bonds shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of such officers respectively, and to account for and pay over, as the executive committee shall order, all such moneys as shall come into the hands of such officers respectively by virtue of their office. Each of said bonds shall, in the first instance, be approved by the president as to form and sufficiency of sureties, and his approval shall be indorsed thereon, and such bonds and the action of the president thereon shall be reported to the executive committee at its next meeting, and shall be subject both as to form and sufficiency, to the action of the executive committee. It shall be competent for the executive committee in case either of said officers shall neglect or refuse to give such bonds within such time, and with such sureties as shall be approved as aforesaid, to declare said office vacant and thereupon fill the said office by appointment, until the next annual election. History: 1879, Act 165, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 2293 ;-- CL 1897, 5944 ;-- CL 1915, 7820 ;-- CL 1929, 10207 ;-- CL 1948, 453.82
MI Comp L § 453.83 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 165 of 1879 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.81 - 453.83)|Section 453.83 - Annual Fairs; Exhibits, Liability for Loss.

453.83 Annual fairs; exhibits, liability for loss. Sec. 3.  The said society shall not be liable for the loss by fire or otherwise of animals or articles which may be placed on exhibition at the annual fairs of the society. History: 1879, Act 165, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 2294 ;-- CL 1897, 5945 ;-- CL 1915, 7821 ;-- CL 1929, 10208 ;-- CL 1948, 453.83
MI Comp L § 453.91 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 54 of 1889 - Michigan State Agricultural Society (453.91 - 453.91)|Section 453.91 - Annual Fairs; Location, Change.

453.91 Annual fairs; location, change. Sec. 1.  That the executive committee of the state agricultural society shall have the power, by a majority vote of all the members of said committee at any annual meeting or at any special meeting thereof, called for that purpose, to permanently locate the place of holding the annual fairs of said society, and when a permanent location is selected it shall not be changed except by a 2/3 majority of all the members of said committee. History: 1889, Act 54, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1889 ;-- How. 2297a ;-- CL 1897, 5946 ;-- CL 1915, 7822 ;-- CL 1929, 10209 ;-- CL 1948, 453.91 Former Law: See Act 65 of 1887.
MI Comp L § 453.101 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 96 of 1849 - County Agricultural Societies (453.101 - 453.105)|Section 453.101 - County Agricultural Societies; Organization, County Aid.

453.101 County agricultural societies; organization, county aid. Sec. 1.  In any county in this state, where the inhabitants thereof have organized and established or may hereafter organize and establish a society for the encouragement and advancement of agriculture, manufactures and the mechanic arts and shall raise from said society, annually, the sum of 100 dollars or over, for the promotion of the above objects in said county, which fact shall be certified by the president and secretary of the society under oath, and a certificate thereof shall be filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors of said county at their annual session in each and every year, may, at their option, levy a tax of not more than 1/10 of 1 mill on the dollar, on the assessment roll of the county, which tax shall be collected and paid to the treasurer of the county in the same manner that other taxes are collected and paid: Provided, In any county where there is more than 1 agricultural society so reporting, the board may apportion such amount between such societies as they may deem just. History: 1849, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 1849 ;-- Am. 1855, Act 18, Eff. May 15, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1687 ;-- Am. 1869, Act 105, Eff. July 5, 1869 ;-- CL 1871, 2163 ;-- How. 2298 ;-- Am. 1891, Act 177, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 5947 ;-- CL 1915, 7824 ;-- CL 1929, 10211 ;-- CL 1948, 453.101 Former Law: See Act 24 of 1844.
MI Comp L § 453.102 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 96 of 1849 - County Agricultural Societies (453.101 - 453.105)|Section 453.102 - County Agricultural Societies; Tax Money, Duty of County Treasurer.

453.102 County agricultural societies; tax money, duty of county treasurer. Sec. 2.  The treasurer of the county shall keep the sum so raised subject to the order of the board of supervisors of said county. History: 1849, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 1688 ;-- CL 1871, 2164 ;-- How. 2299 ;-- CL 1897, 5948 ;-- CL 1915, 7825 ;-- CL 1929, 10212 ;-- CL 1948, 453.102
MI Comp L § 453.103 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 96 of 1849 - County Agricultural Societies (453.101 - 453.105)|Section 453.103 - County Agricultural Societies; Tax Money, Expenditure.

453.103 County agricultural societies; tax money, expenditure. Sec. 3.  The said board of supervisors shall draw upon the said treasurer for the sum so raised and the same shall be expended, under the direction of said board, for the benefit of said society in the purchase of premiums, the diffusion of valuable agricultural, manufacturing and mechanical knowledge, or in such other way as shall in the opinion of the board be calculated to promote and encourage the important objects above specified. History: 1849, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 1689 ;-- CL 1871, 2165 ;-- How. 2300 ;-- CL 1897, 5949 ;-- CL 1915, 7826 ;-- CL 1929, 10213 ;-- CL 1948, 453.103
MI Comp L § 453.105 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 96 of 1849 - County Agricultural Societies (453.101 - 453.105)|Section 453.105 - County Agricultural Societies; Membership.

453.105 County agricultural societies; membership. Sec. 5.  Any citizen of any county in which a society of the kind above named is or shall be organized shall have a right to become a member thereof by complying with the rules and regulations of said society. History: 1849, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 1691 ;-- CL 1871, 2167 ;-- How. 2302 ;-- CL 1897, 5950 ;-- CL 1915, 7828 ;-- CL 1929, 10215 ;-- CL 1948, 453.105
MI Comp L § 453.201 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 12 of 1867 - County Agricultural Societies (453.201 - 453.202)|Section 453.201 - County Agricultural Societies; Tax Apportionment.

453.201 County agricultural societies; tax apportionment. Sec. 1.  That in any county in this state where the inhabitants thereof have organized and established more than 1 society for the encouragement and advancement of agriculture, manufactures, and the mechanic arts, in accordance with the provisions of section 1687 of the Compiled Laws, the board of supervisors of said county may apportion the amount raised by tax in said county, by the provisions of section 1687, 1688, and 1689 of the Compiled Laws, among each of said societies, as they may deem equitable and just. History: 1867, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 2180 ;-- How. 2313 ;-- CL 1897, 5951 ;-- CL 1915, 7829 ;-- CL 1929, 10216 ;-- CL 1948, 453.201 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of sections 1687, 1688, and 1689, referred to in this section, see MCL 453.101, 453.102, and 453.103, respectively.
MI Comp L § 453.202 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 12 of 1867 - County Agricultural Societies (453.201 - 453.202)|Section 453.202 - County Agricultural Societies; Adjacent Counties Uniting; Tax Apportionment.

453.202 County agricultural societies; adjacent counties uniting; tax apportionment. Sec. 2.  When the inhabitants of parts of 2 or more counties lying adjacent to each other have united in organizing and establishing a society for the encouragement and advancement of agriculture, manufactures, and the mechanic arts, in accordance with the provisions of section 1687 of the Compiled Laws, the board of supervisors of each of the said counties may apportion to such society so much of the amount raised by tax in their respective counties, by the provisions of sections 1687, 1688 and 1689 of the Compiled Laws, as they may deem equitable and just. History: 1867, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 2181 ;-- How. 2314 ;-- CL 1897, 5952 ;-- CL 1915, 7830 ;-- CL 1929, 10217 ;-- CL 1948, 453.202 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of sections 1687, 1688, and 1689, referred to in this section, see MCL 453.101, 453.102 and 453.103, respectively.
MI Comp L § 453.231 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.231 - Agricultural or Horticultural Society; Formation; Making, Signing, and Acknowledging Articles of Association; Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Content of Articles.

453.231 Agricultural or horticultural society; formation; making, signing, and acknowledging articles of association; filing copy of articles with department of commerce; content of articles. Sec. 1.  Any 10 or more persons, inhabitants of this state, who shall desire to form an agricultural or horticultural society in any county, township, city or village, or in any 2 or more of them, being contiguous, in this state, may make, sign and acknowledge articles of association, before any officer authorized to take acknowlegments of deeds in this state, and file the same in the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce. The articles shall state the name by which such society shall be known in law, the particular business and objects of such society, the number of trustees, directors or managers, who shall manage the same; and the names of such directors, trustees or managers thereof for the first year of its existence. History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1692 ;-- CL 1871, 2168 ;-- Am. 1879, Act 43, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1879 ;-- How. 2303 ;-- CL 1897, 5953 ;-- CL 1915, 7831 ;-- CL 1929, 10218 ;-- CL 1948, 453.231 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
MI Comp L § 453.232 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.232 - Local Agricultural Societies; Body Corporate, Powers; Real Estate, Purchase and Holding, Limitation.

453.232 Local agricultural societies; body corporate, powers; real estate, purchase and holding, limitation. Sec. 2.  Upon filing such articles of association, the persons who have signed the same, and their associates and successors shall become a body corporate by the name stated in such articles. No 2 societies shall assume the same name. By that corporate name the signers of the articles and their successors may have succession and shall be persons in law capable of suing and being sued, and they and their successors may have and use a common seal, which they may alter and change at pleasure, and they and their successors, by their corporate name, shall be capable of purchasing and holding, taking and receiving, by gift, devise or otherwise, exempt from taxation, real estate for the purpose of their incorporation; and they may make all necessary bylaws for the management of such societies not inconsistent with the laws of this state or of the United States. A current copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the director of agriculture. History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1693 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Mar. 23, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 2169 ;-- Am. 1881, Act 228, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1881 ;-- How. 2304 ;-- Am. 1885, Act 44, Eff. Sept. 19, 1885 ;-- Am. 1889, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1889 ;-- CL 1897, 5954 ;-- CL 1915, 7832 ;-- CL 1929, 10219 ;-- CL 1948, 453.232 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 251, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965
MI Comp L § 453.233 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.233 - Stockholders.

453.233 Stockholders. Sec. 3.  Any person who has attained the age of 18 years and shall pay into the treasury of the society, at a time and in an amount and manner as the bylaws direct, a sum of money not to exceed $25.00, and subscribe to the articles of association shall be a stockholder or member therein and entitled to all the privileges and immunities thereof. History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1694 ;-- CL 1871, 2170 ;-- How. 2305 ;-- CL 1897, 5955 ;-- CL 1915, 7833 ;-- CL 1929, 10220 ;-- CL 1948, 453.233 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 27, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1972
MI Comp L § 453.234 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.234 - Local Agricultural Societies; Board of Directors; Officers; Powers.

453.234 Local agricultural societies; board of directors; officers; powers. Sec. 4.  A board of directors consisting of at least 5 members may be elected by the stockholders of the society at their annual meeting. Vacancies occurring on the board between annual meetings may be filled by the board. The bylaws or articles of association may provide that anyone of the board may hold office for 1, 2 or 3 years. The board of directors shall elect a president, a secretary and a treasurer, and any other officers, either from their own number or from the other stockholders as the articles of association or the bylaws may provide. Each of the officers and directors shall be entitled to 1 vote on questions coming before the board. A majority of the officers and directors shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Such officers and directors shall constitute a board of management of the affairs of the society. They shall manage the property and business of the society to best promote the interests of educational, agricultural, horticultural and mechanical arts; they may hold fairs and exhibitions and distribute premiums for the best and most meritorious animals or articles exhibited in the several departments, as shall be provided by their bylaws and regulations. A member of any regularly organized agricultural society must be enrolled and recorded at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting, to be able to vote at such meeting. History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1695 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Mar. 23, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 2171 ;-- How. 2306 ;-- CL 1897, 5956 ;-- CL 1915, 7834 ;-- Am. 1923, Act 298, Eff. Aug. 30, 1923 ;-- CL 1929, 10221 ;-- CL 1948, 453.234 ;-- Am. 1956, Act 133, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965
MI Comp L § 453.235 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.235 - Repealed. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965.

453.235 Repealed. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section limited number of agricultural societies in particular area but authorized contiguous counties, towns, or parts of towns to join to form district societies.
MI Comp L § 453.236 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.236 - Local Agricultural Societies; Sale of Real Estate, Procedure.

453.236 Local agricultural societies; sale of real estate, procedure. Sec. 6.  A society may sell, from time to time, the whole or any part of its real estate, when authorized by the society, at an annual meeting thereof, or at a special meeting thereof, called for that purpose, by a vote of a majority of the members of such society present at such meeting, and notice of the intention to vote on the question of the sale having been published in some newspaper published in the county, if there be 1 published, and if not, then in some newspaper published in an adjoining county, once a week for 3 succeeding weeks next preceding such annual or special meeting. History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1697 ;-- CL 1871, 2173 ;-- How. 2308 ;-- CL 1897, 5958 ;-- Am. 1909, Act 253, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 7836 ;-- CL 1929, 10223 ;-- CL 1948, 453.236 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965
MI Comp L § 453.237 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.237 - Repealed. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965.

453.237 Repealed. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for liability of stockholders in agricultural societies.
MI Comp L § 453.238 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.238 - Statement to Director of Agriculture.

453.238 Statement to director of agriculture. Sec. 8.  The president, secretary or authorized agents of a society within 120 days after the close of their event, or June 30, whichever occurs first, shall make out and transmit to the director of agriculture at his office, a statement of the transactions of the society for the preceding year, and giving a full detail of the receipts and expenditures thereof, with a list of the premiums awarded, and to whom, and for what purpose. History: 1855, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1855 ;-- CL 1857, 1699 ;-- CL 1871, 2175 ;-- How. 2310 ;-- CL 1897, 5960 ;-- CL 1915, 7838 ;-- CL 1929, 10225 ;-- CL 1948, 453.238 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 204, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1972
MI Comp L § 453.239 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 453 - Agricultural Associations|Act 80 of 1855 - Local Agricultural or Horticultural Societies (453.231 - 453.240)|Section 453.239 - Repealed. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965.

453.239 Repealed. 1965, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1965. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section made Act 80 of 1955 subject to sections 450.504-450.525.