Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 78 of 1917 - Work Farms, Factories, and Shops (801.201 - 801.217)
Section 801.217 - Declaration of Necessity.

Sec. 17.
This act is hereby declared to be immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety.
History: 1917, Act 78, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 17736 ;-- CL 1948, 801.217

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 801 - Jails and Workhouses

Act 78 of 1917 - Work Farms, Factories, and Shops (801.201 - 801.217)

Section 801.201 - County Workhouse; Authorization of County to Acquire and Own.

Section 801.202 - Non-Partisan Commission for Management; Election, Membership, Number, Term, Vacancies, Eligibility, Oath.

Section 801.203 - Non-Partisan Commission for Management; Superintendent; Appointment, Powers, Oath, Duties, Bond; Employees; Appropriations.

Section 801.204 - Board of Commissioners; Expenses; Meetings; Visit to Work Farm, Factory, or Shop; Examination of Management; Hearing and Determining Complaints or Questions; Making and Recording Rules or Orders; Conflict of Interest; Conducting Bus...

Section 801.205 - Books of Account; Contents; Quarterly Statement.

Section 801.206 - Reports to Supervisors; Removal of Officials or Employees.

Section 801.207 - Superintendent; Duties.

Section 801.208 - Counties Without Workhouse; Contract With Commission; Publication.

Section 801.209 - Sentencing Person to Work Farm, Factory, or Shop.

Section 801.210 - Counties Without Workhouse; Transfer of Convicted Persons to Workhouse; Employment; Fees.

Section 801.211 - Maintenance Expense; Tax Levy.

Section 801.212 - Commitment of Person to Work Farm, Factory, or Shop.

Section 801.214 - Record of Infractions; Effect of Good Behavior.

Section 801.215 - Realty; Powers of Commission.

Section 801.217 - Declaration of Necessity.