Sec. 6c.
For the purpose of such election all freeholders who have resided week-ends in the territory to be affected for a period 1 month prior to such election and who are qualified voters in any voting precinct of the state of Michigan at general elections, are qualified voters for the purpose of this act.
History: Add. 1939, Act 133, Imd. Eff. May 23, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 455.206c Constitutionality: The residency requirement of this section constitutes a denial of equal protection in violation of Const 1963, art I, § 2, and US Const, am XIV, § 1. Baldwin v North Shore Estates Association, 384 Mich 42; 179 NW2d 398 (1970).In Whitman v Lake Diane Corp, 267 MA 176 (2005), the Michigan court of appeals held that the provisions concerning elections in the summer resort owners corporation act, MCL 455.201 et seq, violate the constitutional due process rights of the persons whose property interests would be affected by the election.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 455 - Summer Resort and Park Associations
Act 137 of 1929 - Incorporation of Summer Resort Owners (455.201 - 455.220)
Section 455.201 - Summer Resort Owners; Incorporation, Purpose.
Section 455.202 - Articles of Association; Contents.
Section 455.204 - Corporate Powers and Liabilities; Property Ownership, Limitation.
Section 455.205 - Property; Sale and Disposition, Proceedings.
Section 455.206a - Election and Registration; Notice.
Section 455.206b - Registration Board; Appointment, Duties.
Section 455.206c - Election; Voters, Eligibility.
Section 455.206d - Election Board; Polls, Hours Open.
Section 455.206e - Election; Adoption of Resolution, Record.
Section 455.207 - Members; Grant of Authority, Procedure.
Section 455.208 - Annual Meeting; Trustees, Election, Report.
Section 455.209 - Board of Trustees; Officers, Quorum, Vacancy.
Section 455.210 - Board of Trustees; Powers.
Section 455.211 - Corporate Jurisdiction; Liability for Condition of Streets.
Section 455.212 - By-Laws; Enactment, Authority of Board of Trustees.
Section 455.213 - By-Laws; Effective Date, Posting.
Section 455.214 - By-Laws; Violation, Penalty.
Section 455.215 - Marshal; Powers, Compensation, Removal.
Section 455.216 - Marshal; Authority Over Person Arrested.
Section 455.217 - Public Utilities; Corporate Authority.
Section 455.218 - Lands Owned by Corporation; Annexation to City.
Section 455.219 - Members; Dues and Assessments.
Section 455.220 - Corporate Term of Existence; Expiration; Cessation of Jurisdiction.