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MI Comp L § 2.24 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 209 of 1911 - Coat-of-Arms and Flag (2.21 - 2.27)|Section 2.24 - Governor's Flag.

2.24 Governor's flag. Sec. 4.  The governor's flag shall be white charged with the arms of the state. History: 1911, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 1101 ;-- CL 1929, 137 ;-- CL 1948, 2.24
MI Comp L § 2.25 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 209 of 1911 - Coat-of-Arms and Flag (2.21 - 2.27)|Section 2.25 - State Coat-of-Arms; Where Hung.

2.25 State coat-of-arms; where hung. Sec. 5.  The device of the arms of the state corresponding to the blazon hereinbefore given shall be painted on some suitable background and hung upon the walls of the executive chamber, the office of the secretary of state, the supreme court room, the senate chamber and hall of the house of representatives. History: 1911, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 1102 ;-- CL 1929, 138 ;-- CL 1948, 2.25
MI Comp L § 2.26 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 209 of 1911 - Coat-of-Arms and Flag (2.21 - 2.27)|Section 2.26 - State Coat-of-Arms; Use on Official Letterheads and Documents.

2.26 State coat-of-arms; use on official letterheads and documents. Sec. 6.  No pictorial device other than the arms of the state shall be used in the public offices at the capitol for letter headings and envelopes used for official business. Persons printing and circulating public documents under the authority of the state, when they use a vignette, shall place upon the title pages of the documents the device of the state arms herein prescribed without alterations or additions. History: 1911, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 1103 ;-- CL 1929, 139 ;-- CL 1948, 2.26
MI Comp L § 2.27 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 209 of 1911 - Coat-of-Arms and Flag (2.21 - 2.27)|Section 2.27 - United States Flag, State Flag; Display, Expense Payment.

2.27 United States flag, state flag; display, expense payment. Sec. 7.  The flag of the United States and the state flag bearing the arms of the state, shall be displayed upon the capitol building during the daily sessions of the legislature and of the supreme court, and on public occasions. The board of state auditors shall see that the flags are so displayed and that the necessary flag staffs shall be placed and flags supplied. The expense thereof shall be allowed by them and paid by the state treasurer upon proper warrant.  History: 1911, Act 209, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 1104 ;-- CL 1929, 140 ;-- CL 1948, 2.27
MI Comp L § 2.29 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 165 of 1972 - Pledge to State Flag (2.29 - 2.29)|Section 2.29 - Pledge to State Flag.

2.29 Pledge to state flag. Sec. 1.  The following pledge of allegiance to the state flag, written by Harold G. Coburn, shall be the official pledge of allegiance to the state flag:  "I pledge allegiance to the flag of Michigan, and to the state for which it stands, 2 beautiful peninsulas united by a bridge of steel, where equal opportunity and justice to all is our ideal.".  History: 1972, Act 165, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1972
MI Comp L § 2.31 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 7 of 1955 - State Tree (2.31 - 2.31)|Section 2.31 - State Tree.

2.31 State tree. Sec. 1.  The white pine (Pinus strobus, L.) is hereby adopted as the official state tree for the state of Michigan. History: 1955, Act 7, Eff. Oct. 14, 1955
MI Comp L § 2.41 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.41 - Great Seal; as Official Seal.

2.41 Great seal; as official seal. Sec. 1.  The state of Michigan shall have a great seal which shall be the official seal of the state. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.42 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.42 - Great Seal; Description.

2.42 Great seal; description. Sec. 2.  The great seal shall be comprised of the coat of arms of the state around which shall appear the words "great seal of the state of Michigan, A.D. MDCCCXXXV".  History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.43 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.43 - Great Seal; Official Dies.

2.43 Great seal; official dies. Sec. 3.  The official dies of the great seal shall not be transported outside the state but shall remain at the seat of government at the office of the secretary of state. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.44 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.44 - Great Seal; Impression on Certain Documents.

2.44 Great seal; impression on certain documents. Sec. 4.  An impression of the great seal shall be placed on the following documents but no others:   (a) Extraditions.  (b) Warrants issued under extradition proceedings.  (c) Pardons.   (d) Commutations of sentences.  (e) Appointments by the governor to public office.  (f) Railroad police commissions.  (g) Notary public commissions.  (h) Governor's proclamations including those calling extraordinary sessions of the legislature.  (i) Land patents.   (j) Farm centennial certificates issued where land has been in the family for 100 years or more.  (k) Military commissions issued under authority of the adjutant general.  (l) Certifications of the holding of office by the administrative board members, county clerks and notaries public.  (m) Certifications of the qualifications of elected and appointed officials.  (n) Trademark registration certificates.  (o) Copies of records and documents required by law to be filed with or maintained by the secretary of state for the purpose of authenticating their genuineness. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.45 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.45 - Great Seal; Facsimiles and Reproductions.

2.45 Great seal; facsimiles and reproductions. Sec. 5.  No facsimile or reproduction of the great seal shall be used in a manner unconnected with official functions of the state. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.46 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.46 - Great Seal Violations; Penalty.

2.46 Great seal violations; penalty. Sec. 6.  Any person who violates any provision of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.47 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 19 of 1963 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - Great Seal (2.41 - 2.47)|Section 2.47 - Great Seal Act; Effective Date.

2.47 Great seal act; effective date. Sec. 7.  This act shall take effect on January 1, 1964. History: 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 19, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
MI Comp L § 2.51 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 204 of 1958 - Compensation of Constitutional Convention Delegates (2.51 - 2.54)|Section 2.51 - Constitutional Convention Delegates; Compensation for Services.

2.51 Constitutional convention delegates; compensation for services. Sec. 1.  Each seated delegate to a convention for revising the constitution of Michigan shall receive for his services the sum of $500.00 semi-monthly, commencing on the day the delegate is seated and continuing to the final adjournment of the convention or until a vacancy in his seat if a vacancy should sooner occur. No delegate shall receive more than $7,500.00, and each seated delegate shall be entitled to at least $1,000.00 as the constitution provides. History: 1958, Act 204, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958
MI Comp L § 2.52 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 204 of 1958 - Compensation of Constitutional Convention Delegates (2.51 - 2.54)|Section 2.52 - Constitutional Convention Delegates; Mileage Allowance.

2.52 Constitutional convention delegates; mileage allowance.  Sec. 2.  Each seated delegate shall receive 10 cents per mile and no more for 1 round trip per month between his place of residence and the state capitol each month during which the constitutional convention is in session. History: 1958, Act 204, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958
MI Comp L § 2.53 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 204 of 1958 - Compensation of Constitutional Convention Delegates (2.51 - 2.54)|Section 2.53 - Constitutional Convention Delegates; Payment of Compensation and Mileage.

2.53 Constitutional convention delegates; payment of compensation and mileage. Sec. 3.  The compensation for services shall be paid semi-monthly, and the mileage shall be paid monthly, by the state treasurer prepared from vouchers submitted by the secretary of the convention, out of appropriations made for the expenses of the convention, in accordance with the accounting laws of this state. History: 1958, Act 204, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 363, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002
MI Comp L § 2.54 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 204 of 1958 - Compensation of Constitutional Convention Delegates (2.51 - 2.54)|Section 2.54 - Constitutional Convention Delegates; Compensation and Mileage Allowance for President.

2.54 Constitutional convention delegates; compensation and mileage allowance for president. Sec. 4.  The president of the convention shall receive the same compensation and mileage as is paid to other delegates, and no more. History: 1958, Act 204, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958
MI Comp L § 2.61 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 302 of 1990 - State Soil (2.61 - 2.61)|Section 2.61 - State Soil.

2.61 State soil. Sec. 1.  The Kalkaska soil series is adopted as the official soil of this state. History: 1990, Act 302, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 1990
MI Comp L § 2.71 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 15 of 1997 - State Game Mammal (2.71 - 2.71)|Section 2.71 - State Game Mammal.

2.71 State game mammal. Sec. 1.  The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is designated as the official game mammal of this state. History: 1997, Act 15, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1997
MI Comp L § 2.81 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 454 of 1998 - State Wildflower (2.81 - 2.81)|Section 2.81 - State Wildflower.

2.81 State wildflower. Sec. 1.  The dwarf lake iris (Iris lacustris) is designated as an official wildflower of this state. History: 1998, Act 454, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1998
MI Comp L § 2.91 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 460 of 1998 - Flag Month (2.91 - 2.91)|Section 2.91 - Designation of Official Flag Month; Handling and Displaying Flag.

2.91 Designation of official flag month; handling and displaying flag. Sec. 1.  (1) June 14 through July 14 each year is designated as the official flag month of this state.  (2) Handling and displaying the flag of the United States is encouraged according to the following guidelines:  (a) The flag of the United States should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states or localities or pennants of societies are grouped and displayed from staffs.  (b) When flags of states, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the flag of the United States should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No other flag or pennant should be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States flag's right.  (c) When flags of 2 or more nations are displayed, they should be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. A flag of 1 nation should not be placed above the flag of another nation in time of peace.  (d) When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the windowsill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff. The flag should be hoisted out, union first, from the building.  (e) When the flag of the United States is displayed either horizontally or vertically, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right and should be to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag of the United States should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.  (f) When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in an east and west street and to the east in a north and south street.   (g) When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker.  (h) When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the flag of the United States should be at the clergyman's or speaker's right as he or she faces the audience. Any other flag displayed should be placed on the left of the clergyman or speaker or to the right of the audience.   (i) The flag of the United States should form a distinctive feature of the ceremony of unveiling a public statue or monument, but the flag should not be used as the covering for the public statue or monument.  (j) The flag of the United States, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. History: 1998, Act 460, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1999
MI Comp L § 2.102a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.102a - Travel Bureau; Creation; Duties.

2.102a Travel bureau; creation; duties. Sec. 2a.  The travel bureau is created within the department of commerce and shall do all of the following:  (a) Implement programs to market this state as a desirable travel destination.  (b) Before funding a promotional effort, identify and document those benefits to the state that the travel bureau determines likely to result from the promotional effort.  (c) Withhold funds for any proposed promotional effort that in the travel bureau's determination will not likely benefit the travel industry in the state or conform with the goals of the master plan described in section 2c.  (d) If the travel bureau expends funds for a promotional effort, identify and document the actual benefits, if any, conferred upon the state by that promotional effort.  (e) Use reasonable means to identify, review, and comment upon the policies and programs of state agencies which directly affect the achievement of the duties and responsibilities of the travel bureau.  (f) Facilitate travel to and within this state to the maximum extent feasible.  (g) From time to time, convene interagency committees, consisting of representatives of units of state government that may be required to devise recommendations to identify and solve tourism problems.  (h) Provide informational assistance and guidance to regional, county, and city tourism development organizations and similar private organizations in planning programs to attract visitors. History: Add. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 109, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1993 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of Michigan travel bureau from the department of commerce to the Michigan jobs commission, see E.R.O. No. 1994-10, compiled at MCL 408.48 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Admin Rule: R 2.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 2.102b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.102b - Employee Acceptance of Free Meals or Lodging; Policy.

2.102b Employee acceptance of free meals or lodging; policy. Sec. 2b.  The travel bureau shall develop with the department of commerce a formal, written policy governing travel bureau employee acceptance of free meals or lodging, and implement that policy within 1 year of the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section. History: Add. 1993, Act 109, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1993
MI Comp L § 2.102c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.102c - Master Plan.

2.102c Master plan. Sec. 2c.  (1) In consultation with the appropriate divisions of the Michigan department of commerce, the travel bureau and Michigan travel commission shall develop a comprehensive, long-range master plan for a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years that identifies each of the following:   (a) Tourism development and management goals.  (b) Programs proposed to be implemented during the term of the master plan.  (2) The master plan shall be updated as the travel bureau, Michigan travel commission, and the appropriate divisions of the department of commerce determine necessary. History: Add. 1993, Act 109, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1993
MI Comp L § 2.102d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.102d - Annual Report.

2.102d Annual report. Sec. 2d.  Beginning 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the travel bureau shall submit to the travel commission, the governor, and the legislature an annual report containing all of the following:  (a) A statement identifying and analyzing expenditures authorized by the travel bureau during the preceding 12 months, and a summary of the results of those expenditures.  (b) A tourism marketing plan for the next fiscal year. History: Add. 1993, Act 109, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1993
MI Comp L § 2.103 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.103 - Michigan Travel Commission; Duties.

2.103 Michigan travel commission; duties. Sec. 3.  (1) The Michigan travel commission shall do all of the following:  (a) Assist the Michigan travel bureau with the development of a comprehensive long-range master plan.   (b) Annually assess the activities and accomplishments of the Michigan travel bureau, and convey each assessment in writing to the director of the department of commerce.   (c) Work to the maximum extent practicable with those private associations, nonprofit corporations, organizations, or other private entities which promote tourism in this state.  (d) Promulgate rules for the implementation of this act pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (e) Conduct public hearings to obtain input concerning policy development from a broad cross section of travel interests.  (f) Withhold expenditure of state funds otherwise authorized under this act if the Michigan travel bureau determines that the proposed expenditure is for an activity that does not conform with the goals of the master plan described in section 2c or does not benefit the travel industry in the state.   (2) The commission shall authorize the expenditure of funds necessary to carry out this act, and shall be authorized to incur necessary expenses, in accordance with the accounting laws of the state.  (3) The commission, in cooperation with the Michigan travel bureau, may convene committees consisting of qualified professionals and experts in various segments of the tourism industry that may be required to aid in the preparation of, or revision of, all or part of a marketing plan. History: 1945, Act 106, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 2.103 ;-- Am. 1956, Act 94, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 109, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1993 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of the Michigan travel commission from the department of commerce to the Michigan jobs commission, see E.R.O. No. 1994-10, compiled at MCL 408.48 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 2.103a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.103a - Appropriation; Basic Support and Discretionary Grants.

2.103a Appropriation; basic support and discretionary grants. Sec. 3a.  The legislature shall annually appropriate the sums necessary to implement this act. Amounts as appropriated by the legislature shall be made available for basic support and discretionary grants to eligible local and regional travel authorities and agencies in accordance with the following:  (a) Basic support grants shall be made to eligible agencies and authorities to provide continuing support of advertising and promotional efforts designed to encourage travel for purposes of resort and recreational tourism, business and conventions, and sightseeing and entertainment. Grant funds shall be utilized to fund the operating expenses of eligible agencies and the direct cost of advertising and promotion. The specific amount of grants, matching requirements, eligible applicants, application procedure, and administrative and reporting requirements shall be established within the guidelines of rules promulgated by the Michigan travel commission.   (b) Basic support grants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, shall be made in accordance with sections 26(a), 26(b), and 26(c) of Act No. 239 of the Public Acts of 1974, and section 6 of this act.  (c) Discretionary grants shall be made to eligible applicants for travel development and marketing projects based upon the extent of impact upon employment, economic stability, and increase in real per capita income. The specific application procedure and project grant requirements shall be established in rules promulgated by the Michigan travel commission. History: Add. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975 Admin Rule: R 2.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 2.104, 2.105 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.104, 2.105 - Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.

2.104, 2.105 Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to reports and financial estimates of the Michigan tourist council.
MI Comp L § 2.106 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.106 - Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Eff. July 1, 1976.

2.106 Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Eff. July 1, 1976. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to funds available to regional associations.
MI Comp L § 2.107, 2.108 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 2 - State|Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108)|Section 2.107, 2.108 - Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.

2.107, 2.108 Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to reversion of unencumbered funds and cooperation with agricultural marketing council.