A state board or commission shall not make an expenditure for mailing a letter, newsletter, report, or other publication unless 1 or more of the following is applicable:
  (a) The mailing is required by law.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 18.1277

  • 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
  (b) The mailing is paid for by the person to whom the mailing is addressed.
  (c) The mailing is a direct response to a specific question of the person to whom the mailing is addressed.
  (d) The mailing is specifically authorized by a majority vote of a state board or commission.
  (e) The mailing is sent to an individual or entity and seeks information necessary for a state board or commission to render a decision. This subdivision does not include a questionnaire or general letter which attempts to assist in the taking of a survey.