Section 6. Internal improvements
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Internal improvement
The state shall not be a party to, nor be interested in any work of internal improvement, nor engage in carrying on any such work, except:
1. In the development, improved and control of or aiding in the development, improvement and control of public roads, harbors of refuge, water-ways, airways, airports, landing fields and aeronautical facilities;
2. In the development, improvement and control of or aiding in the development, improvement and control of rivers, streams, lakes and water levels, for purposes of drainage, public health, control of flood waters and soil erosion;
3. In reforestation, protection and improvement of lands in the state of Michigan;
4. In the expenditure of grants to the state of land or other property.
Internal improvement
The state shall not be a party to, nor be interested in any work of internal improvement, nor engage in carrying on any such work, except in the improvement of or aiding in the improvement and control of public roads, rivers, streams and water levels, for purposes of drainage, public health, control of flood waters and soil erosion, in the reforestation and protection of lands owned by the state and in the expenditure of grants to the state of land or other property.
Internal improvement
The state shall not be a party to, nor be interested in any work of internal improvement, nor engage in carrying on any such work, except in the improvement of, or aiding in the improvement of the public wagon roads, in the reforestation and protection of lands owned by the state and in the expenditure of grants to the state of land or other property.
Works of internal improvements
The State shall not be a party to, nor interested in, any work or internal improvement, nor engaged in carrying on any such work except in the improvement of or aiding in the improvement of the public wagon roads and in the expenditure of grants to the State of land or other property: Provided, however, That the Legislature of the State, by appropriate legislation, may authorize the city of Grand Rapids to issue its bonds for the improvement of Grand River.
Works of internal improvements
The State shall not be a party to, or interested in, any work of internal improvement, nor engaged in carrying on any such work, except in the expenditure of grants to the State of land or other property: Provided, however, That the Legislature of the State, by appropriate legislation, may authorize the city of Grand Rapids to issue its bonds for the improvement of the navigation of Grand river.