Sec. 9.
The legislature shall provide by law for the establishment and support of public libraries which shall be available to all residents of the state under regulations adopted by the governing bodies thereof. All fines assessed and collected in the several counties, townships and cities for any breach of the penal laws shall be exclusively applied to the support of such public libraries, and county law libraries as provided by law.
History: Const. 1963, Art. VIII, § 9, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 Former Constitution: See Const. 1908, Art. XI, § 14.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 1 - Constitution of The State of Michigan of 1963
CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN OF 1963 - State Constitution (Article I § 1 - § 0)
Article VIII - Education (Article VIII § 1...§ 9)
Article VIII § 1 Encouragement of Education.
Article VIII § 2 Free Public Elementary and Secondary Schools; Discrimination.
Article VIII § 3 State Board of Education; Duties.
Article VIII § 6 Other Institutions of Higher Education, Controlling Boards.
Article VIII § 7 Community and Junior Colleges; State Board, Members, Terms, Vacancies.