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Ethics: Michigan's Conflict of Interest Definition

This page is intended to provide general information and does not necessarily address all aspects of this topic.  Because the facts of each situation may vary, this information may need to be supplemented by consulting legal advisors.  It reflects in summary form statutes/constitutional provisions/legislative chamber rules in effect as of 5/31/2008 or statutes set to take effect shortly thereafter.

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Michigan's Policy

Statutory Reference

CHAPTER 15  PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES   CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF LEGISLATORS AND STATE OFFICERS § 15.302.    Prohibition of substantial conflict of interest. Sec. 2. No member of the legislature, herein referred to as a "legislator", nor any state officer shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract with the state or any political subdivision thereof which shall cause a substantial conflict of interest.

Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.302 (2008).

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