Michigan Laws > Chapter 400 > Act 14 of 1959 – Commodities Surplus Food Distribution


§ 400.181	Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer of powers and duties to department of social welfare
§ 400.182	Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer of staff, records, files and property
§ 400.183	Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer of hearings and proceedings; orders, rules and regulations, continuation
§ 400.184	Commodities surplus food distribution; transfer of appropriations
§ 400.185	Commodities surplus food distribution; services and functions, continuation
§ 400.186	Effective date of act

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