Sec. 17.
The board shall have power to carry on, through the faculty and officers of the college, such college extension work, such experimental work, both at the college and elsewhere throughout the state, including the publication of bulletins, and extend such educational assistance to the farmers and artisans of the state, as, in its judgment, may be for the best interests of the people at large. The board may, in its discretion, gather and publish information in regard to the resources of the state, the character of the soil in various parts, the character and quantity of crops raised, the domestic animals, the manufactures and any other statistical matter relating to Michigan.
History: 1909, Act 269, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 1249 ;-- CL 1929, 7871 ;-- CL 1948, 390.117
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 390 - Universities and Colleges
Act 269 of 1909 - Michigan State University (390.101 - 390.123)
Section 390.101 - Michigan State University; Name, Purpose.
Section 390.102 - Michigan State University; Government by Board of Trustees.
Section 390.103 - Board of Trustees; Compensation, Expenses.
Section 390.105 - Board of Trustees; Organization.
Section 390.108 - State Board of Agriculture; Courses of Instruction; Degrees and Certificates.
Section 390.109 - State Board of Agriculture; Disposition of Moneys.
Section 390.110 - State Board of Agriculture; Experiment Station.
Section 390.111 - State Board of Agriculture; Vesting of Certain Swamp Lands.
Section 390.112 - State Board of Agriculture; Sale of Swamp Lands, Terms, Deeds.
Section 390.113 - Repealed. 2000, Act 103, Imd. Eff. May 19, 2000.
Section 390.114 - Repealed. 2000, Act 104, Imd. Eff. May 19, 2000.
Section 390.115 - Repealed. 2000, Act 105, Imd. Eff. May 19, 2000.
Section 390.116 - Subordinate Officers Under Direction of President.
Section 390.117 - State Board of Agriculture; Extension and Experimental Work, Statistical Reports.
Section 390.120 - Business Manager of Michigan State University; Appointment, Powers, and Duties.
Section 390.121 - State Board of Agriculture and Michigan State College; Secretary, Salary.