Terms Used In Michigan Laws 14.287

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
   This act shall be interpreted to effectuate the intent of this state to preserve, foster and encourage gifts to or for the benefit of public charitable organizations.