Terms Used In Michigan Laws 32.575

  • martial rule: means the exercise of partial or complete military control over domestic territory in time of emergency because of public necessity. See Michigan Laws 32.505
   When any part of the organized militia is employed pursuant to section 151, the governor, if in his judgment maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, may by proclamation declare the county or city in which the troops are serving or any specified portion thereof, to be under martial law or martial rule.