Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.131 (2026)

Repealed. 2005, Act 183, Eff. Dec. 31, 2006.

✓ current as of July 2026
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THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT


Act 206 of 1893


211.131 Repealed. 2005, Act 183, Eff. Dec. 31, 2006.

    Repealed. 2005, Act 183, Eff. Dec. 31, 2006.

Compiler's Notes:

    The repealed sections pertained to withholding of certain property from sale, conveyance of land to owner, and state lands not subject to entry as homestead lands.

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1969–2018 · leading case: Smith v. Cliffs on the Bay Condo. Ass'n, 617 N.W.2d 536 (Mich. 2000).
Smith v. Cliffs on the Bay Condo. Ass'n, 617 N.W.2d 536 (Mich. 2000). · cites it 2× “§ 211.131; MSA 7.188. The deed was recorded on November 13, 1987.”
Howard v. City of Detroit, 73 F. App'x 90 (6th Cir. 2003). · cites it 3× “Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.131 (1). Lands not suitable for MDNR use may be transferred to other governmental entities, churches, or public educational institutions for public uses.”
J & L Inv. Co., LLC v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 593 N.W.2d 196 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). “[MCL 211.131(1); MSA 7.188(1).] The department may sell sites to .”
City of Flint v. Takacs, 449 N.W.2d 699 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). “We disagree because different statutory provisions of the General Property Tax Act are controlling when lands subject to a tax sale are bid off to the state and the state subsequently becomes vested with absolute title after the expiration of the redemption period provided by…”
Buckeye Union Fire Ins. v. State, 164 N.W.2d 699 (Mich. Ct. App. 1969). “The city’s request to withhold is in pursuance of CLS 1961, § 211.131(c) (Stat Ann 1960 Rev § 7.190[1]), which also provides: “Such withholding * * * shall not affect the right of the state to take possession of such lands and manage and rent the same during the period they are…”
Marquette Prop. Grp. Inc v. Range Bank Na Tr. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “If the plain language is clear, there can be only one reasonable interpretation of its meaning and, therefore, only one meaning the parties MCL 211.131(1), which was repealed by 2005 PA 183 , and MCL 324.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.131(1) — 2 cases
J & L Inv. Co., LLC v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 593 N.W.2d 196 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). “[MCL 211.131(1); MSA 7.188(1).] The department may sell sites to .”
Marquette Prop. Grp. Inc v. Range Bank Na Tr. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “If the plain language is clear, there can be only one reasonable interpretation of its meaning and, therefore, only one meaning the parties MCL 211.131(1), which was repealed by 2005 PA 183 , and MCL 324.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.131(c) — 1 case
Buckeye Union Fire Ins. v. State, 164 N.W.2d 699 (Mich. Ct. App. 1969). “The city’s request to withhold is in pursuance of CLS 1961, § 211.131(c) (Stat Ann 1960 Rev § 7.190[1]), which also provides: “Such withholding * * * shall not affect the right of the state to take possession of such lands and manage and rent the same during the period they are…”
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