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Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.416a (2026)

Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.

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METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES ACT OF 1967


Act 204 of 1967


124.416a Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.

Sec. 16a.

    A petition under section 16, including the circulation and signing of the petition, is subject to section 488 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.488. A person who violates a provision of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992, applicable to a petition described in this section is subject to the penalties prescribed for that violation in the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.

History: Add. 1998, Act 183, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999

Compiler's Notes:

    Former MCL 124.416a, which pertained to transportation districts, was repealed by Act 481 of 1988, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1998.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1981–2004 · leading case: Se. Michigan Transp. Auth. v. Sec'y of State, 304 N.W.2d 846 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981).
Se. Michigan Transp. Auth. v. Sec'y of State, 304 N.W.2d 846 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 3× “Is § 16a, 1976 PA 266 , as amended by 1980 PA 89 , MCL 124.416a; MSA 5.3475(116a), which authorizes the collection in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties of a $2.”
Cnty. Road Assn. of Michigan v. Governor, 677 N.W.2d 340 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “Based on the circumstances under which House Joint Resolution F was written and approved by the people, we conclude that article 9, § 9 imposes its limitations in the aggregate and that as long as the semta taxes distributed under [MCL 124.416a(3)] do not exceed 10% of all of…”
Se. Michigan Transp. Auth. v. Dep't of Treasury, 333 N.W.2d 14 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). “Prior Litigation In 1980, the Attorney General issued OAG, 1979-1980, No 5737, p 865 (July 11, 1980), holding that § 16a, 1976 PA 266 , as amended by 1980 PA 89 , MCL 124.416a; MSA 5.3475(116a), which authorized the collection of special taxes on motor vehicles in the tri-county…”
Sec'y of State v. State Treasurer, 113 Mich. App. 153 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 3× “” 1980 PA 89 ; MCL 124.416a; MSA 5.3475(116a). The 1980 amendment changed the dates and the aim of the legislation.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.416a(3) — 2 cases
Cnty. Road Assn. of Michigan v. Governor, 677 N.W.2d 340 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “Based on the circumstances under which House Joint Resolution F was written and approved by the people, we conclude that article 9, § 9 imposes its limitations in the aggregate and that as long as the semta taxes distributed under [MCL 124.416a(3)] do not exceed 10% of all of…”
Se. Michigan Transp. Auth. v. Sec'y of State, 304 N.W.2d 846 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981). “Is § 16a, 1976 PA 266 , as amended by 1980 PA 89 , MCL 124.416a; MSA 5.3475(116a), which authorizes the collection in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties of a $2.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.416a(5) — 1 case
Sec'y of State v. State Treasurer, 113 Mich. App. 153 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). “” 1980 PA 89 ; MCL 124.416a; MSA 5.3475(116a). The 1980 amendment changed the dates and the aim of the legislation.”
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