Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 42.17 (2026)

Construction of buildings; powers and liabilities of charter townships as to public health and safety.

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THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP ACT

Act 359 of 1947

42.17 Construction of buildings; powers and liabilities of charter townships as to public health and safety.

Sec. 17.

Charter townships shall have and possess and may exercise the same powers and shall be subject to the same liabilities as are possessed by cities to regulate the construction of buildings for the preservation of public health and safety, to regulate the conduct of business, and to provide for the public peace and health and for the safety of persons and property.

History: 1947, Act 359, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 42.17

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1994–1994 · leading case: Listanski v. Canton Charter Twp., 523 N.W.2d 229 (Mich. Ct. App. 1994).

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Listanski v. Canton Charter Twp., 523 N.W.2d 229 (Mich. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “Further evidence that the analysis in Jones regarding legislative intent is applicable to townships is found in MCL 42.17; MSA 5.46(17). This statute provides that charter townships shall have and possess and may exercise the same powers and shall be subject to the same…”

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