Idem. Commission created. Number of members. Governor to appoint, etc. Whereas, It is of great importance that the natural resources, industrial development and progress of the arts and sciences of the State of Michigan, which State formed a part of the Northwest Territory, should be fully and creditably displayed at said exposition, and as it will require large preliminary investigation and work in securing information and in preparing plans in order that the State Legislature may act intelligently and effectively in assisting to make the display worthy of this State and its people; now therefore The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. That, for the purpose of arranging and exhibiting the manufactures, arts, products, resources and general development of the State of Michigan at the exposition to be held under the authority and direction of the State of Ohio at Toledo, in that State, in commemoration of the admission of the State of Ohio into the Union, a commission is hereby constituted to be designated and known as the Michigan Board of Managers at the Ohio Centennial, which shall consist of five citizens of this State, and is to be organized and continue its duties as hereinafter provided. SEC. 2. The members of said board shall be appointed by the Governor within twenty days after the passage of this act, not more than three of whom shall belong to any one political party, the Governor to be an ex-officio member and president of said board, and said board shall meet at such time and place as the Governor shall appoint, and organize by the election of vice-presidents and a secretary. A majority of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transPower of board. action of business. The board shall have the power to make rules and regulations for its own government, not in conflict with the laws of the State, or with the laws, rules and regulations governing said exposition. Any member of said board may be removed at any time by the Governor. All vacancies in said board which may occur by death, resignation, removal or otherwise, shall be filled by the Governor. Quorum. Vacancy. Compensation. SEC. 3. Members of said board shall not be entitled to any compensation, except their actual expenses when necessarily absent from their homes on the business of said board. The Expenses, how expense shall be itemized and approved by the Governor, and when so approved, shall be paid by warrant drawn by the Auditor General upon the treasury, out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. paid. Board to have bition, etc. SEC. 4. Said board shall have charge of the interests of charge of exhi- this State and its citizens in the preparation and exhibition at said exposition of the manufactures, arts, and the natural and industrial products of the State, the objects illustrating" its history, progress, moral and material welfare, growth, enterprise and development, and all other matters tending to advance the interests, reputation and prosperity of this State at the exposition; it shall collect, obtain and disseminate This act is ordered to take immediate effect. [No. 150.] AN ACT to provide for the Compilation and Copying of the Records in the office of the Adjutant General pertaining to the Enlistment, Muster, History and final disposition of the Soldiers and Sailors from this State during the SpanishAmerican war, and for the publication of a roster of Michigan soldiers for the said war, and to make appropriation therefor. The People of the State of Michigan enact: eral to compile sailors. SECTION 1. That the Adjutant General is hereby authorized Adjutant Genand directed to provide suitable books and to compile and history of copy from papers now on file in his office and from such other soldiers and official papers as he may obtain, the military or naval history of each and every soldier or sailor who enlisted from, or was credited to this State during the war with Spain. Such his- What history tory shall show, as far as may be possible, the name, age, date of enlistment, military or naval history and final disposition of each such soldier or sailor. to show. SEC. 2. The sum of four thousand dollars is hereby appro- Appropriation. priated or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any moneys in the State Treasury to the credit of the general fund not otherwise appropriated for the purpose mentioned in this act. incorporated in SEC. 3. The Auditor General shall add to and incorporate To be in the State tax for the year one thousand eight hundred and state tax ninety-nine the sum of one thousand dollars and in the year nineteen hundred the sum of three thousand dollars to be assessed, levied and collected as other State taxes are assessed, levied and collected, which sum, when collected, shall be placed to the credit of the general fund to reimburse it for the sum appropriated by section two of this act. This act is ordered to take immediate effect. When unlawful to issue medical diplomas and certificates. Violation a misdemeanor. Penalty. Repealing clause. [No. 151.] AN ACT to specify the Sources of authority for the issuing of Medical Diplomas; and to prevent the issuing of Medical Diplomas, and Certificates to serve as Diplomas, by unauthorized Corporations or Persons. The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. That, excepting licenses issued in accordance with law by the State Board of Medical Examiners, and diplomas issued by the University of Michigan, it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation except a legally incorporated and reputable college of medicine and surgery having and requiring actual attendance at a course of study of not less than three years of eight months each, to issue a diploma or certificate setting forth or implying that the holder thereof is qualified to practice medicine or surgery, in any of their branches. Whoever shall violate this section shall, on conviction, be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished by a fine not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. SEC. 2. All provisions in existing law inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed. This act is ordered to take immediate effect. Amounts Auditor General to incorporate in State tax. [No. 152.] AN ACT to Provide a Tax to meet the amounts disbursed by the State for the current expenses of the Michigan State Prison, the State House of Correction and Reformatory, and the State House of Correction and Branch Prison, Upper Peninsula. The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. The Auditor General shall add to and incorporate with the State tax for the years eighteen hundred ninetynine and nineteen hundred, for the purpose of reimbursing the State for moneys to be disbursed under existing laws on account of the current expenses of the Prisons and Houses of Corrections herein specified, the following sums to-wit: For the year eighteen hundred ninety-nine, on account of expenditures for the Michigan State Prison, the sum of fourteen thousand dollars; for the State House of Correction and Branch Prison, Upper Peninsula, the sum of forty thousand dollars, and for the State House of Correction and Reformatory, the sum of fifty-six thousand dollars; and for the year nineteen hundred, on account of expenditures for the Michigan State Prison, the sum of six thousand dollars; for the State House of Correction and Branch Prison, Upper Peninsula, the sum of thirty-four thousand dollars, and for the State House of Correction and Reformatory, the sum of fifty thousand dollars, which sums, when collected, shall be placed to the credit of the general fund to reimburse the same for moneys previously expended. tions, how paid. SEC. 2. The several sums appropriated or disbursed by Appropria the provisions of law for which this tax is levied, shall be paid out of the general fund in the State Treasury to the proper board or officer of the respective institution at such times and in such amounts as the general accounting laws of the State prescribe, and the disbursing officer of such institution shall render his accounts to the Auditor General there. under. This act is ordered to take immediate effect. [No. 153.] AN ACT to provide a Tax to meet the amounts disbursed by the State at the several Asylums for the Support of Patients under the several laws relating thereto. The People of the State of Michigan enact: tor General to SECTION 1. The Auditor General shall add to and incorpo- Amounts Audirate with the State tax for the years eighteen hundred ninety- incorporate in nine and nineteen hundred for the purpose of reimbursing the State tax. State for moneys to be disbursed under existing laws on account of the support of patients in the several State asylums the following sums, to-wit: For the year eighteen hundred ninety-nine, on account of expenditures for the Eastern Michigan Asylum, the sum of one hundred thirty-six thousand one hundred three dollars and fifty-five cents; for the Michigan Asylum, the sum of one hundred forty-four thousand seven hundred sixty-nine dollars and seventy-four cents; for the Northern Michigan Asylum, the sum of one hundred forty three thousand one hundred twenty-four dollars and sixty two cents; for the Michigan Asylum for Dangerous and Criminal Insane, the sum of thirty-three thousand nine hundred seventy-seven dollars and twelve cents; for the Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane, the sum of thirteen thousand two hundred fifty-nine dollars and sixty-seven cents; and for Appropriations, how paid. the Wayne County Asylum, the sum of thirty-two thousand one hundred twenty-one dollars and fifty-four cents; and for the year nineteen hundred, on account of expenditures for the Eastern Michigan Asylum, the sum of one hundred thirtyone thousand six hundred seventy-two dollars and seventyfive cents; for the Michigan Asylum, the sum of one hundred forty-two thousand nine hundred seventy-six dollars and sixty cents; for the Northern Michigan Asylum, the sum of one hundred forty-one thousand four hundred four dollars and eleven cents; for the Michigan Asylum for Dangerous and Criminal Insane, the sum of thirty-four thousand five hundred fortyseven dollars and seventy-two cents; for the Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane, the sum of twenty-eight thousand seven hundred seventy-three dollars and one cent; for the Wayne County Asylum, the sum of twenty-five thousand eighty-five dollars and sixty-three cents; and for the St. Joseph's Retreat, the sum of two hundred twenty-nine dollars and fifty cents, which sums, when collected, shall be placed to the credit of the general fund to reimburse the same for moneys previously expended. SEC. 2. The several sums appropriated or disbursed by the provisions of law for which this tax is levied, shall be paid out of the general fund in the State Treasury to the proper board or officer of the respective institution at such times and in such amounts as the general accounting laws of the State prescribe, and the disbursing officer of such institution shall render his accounts to the Auditor General thereunder. This act is ordered to take immediate effect. Approved June 23, 1899. |