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Section 750.2

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931


750.2 Rule of construction.

Sec. 2.

   Rule of construction—The rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed shall not apply to this act or any of the provisions thereof. All provisions of this act shall be construed according to the fair import of their terms, to promote justice and to effect the objects of the law.


History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.2




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