Act governing.

Admittance authorized.

Proviso. revocation.

Penalty.

damage while being transported in any conveyance by land
or water, loss or damage by theft, robbery or pilferage, loss
or damage sustained by collision with any object, moving
or stationary, and loss or damage done to property by such
motor cars and other vehicles through the operations thereof,
to do the business of insuring automobiles and other vehicles
against the hazards herein enumerated only in this State
with the consent of the Commissioner of Insurance of this
State, upon filing the statements, making the applications
and complying in all respects so far as applicable with the
provisions of an act, entitled "An act relative to the organ-
ization and powers of fire and marine insurance companies
transacting business in this State," being sections seven
thousand two hundred twenty-four to seven thousand two
hundred sixty-three, both inclusive, of the Compiled Laws
of Michigan of eighteen hundred ninety-seven, and all acts
amendatory thereof; and the Commissioner of Insurance is
hereby authorized to admit such insurance companies to do
the insurance provided for in this section exclusively, upon
their complying with all of the provisions of said act: Pro-
vided, That said Commissioner of Insurance may, at any
time when he shall have knowledge or good reason to believe
any such company is not sound or has made any false state-
ment of its condition, revoke such permit and all certificates
granted to such company and its agents, and require them
to discontinue business in this State. Any agent of such
company refusing to obey the order of such commissioner to
discontinue business or writing risks in any company ex-
cluded by such commissioner, after notice of such exclusion
or of a revocation of its certificate of authority by such
commissioner, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be
punished upon conviction thereof as in other cases of mis-
demeanor, in the discretion of the court.
Approved April 21, 1911.

Current expenses.

[No. 112.]

AN ACT making appropriations for the Michigan School for the Blind for repairs and special purposes and for current expenses for the fiscal years ending June thirty, nineteen hundred twelve, and June thirty, nineteen hundred thirteen, and to provide a tax therefor.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated for the current expenses for the Michigan School for the Blind for the fiscal year ending June thirty, nineteen hundred twelve, the sum

of forty-five thousand eight hundred fifty-five dollars, and for the fiscal year ending June thirty, nineteen hundred thirteen, the sum of forty-nine thousand six hundred ninety-five dollars.

SEC. 2. The sum of eighteen thousand eight hundred fifty Special dollars is hereby appropriated for the said institution for the purposes. purpose of completing and furnishing the new building, for the erection of which appropriation has heretofore been made, the said sum hereby appropriated being for purposes and by amounts as follows:

Heating, direct and indirect, etc., five thousand six hundred dollars;

Plumbing, fixtures in position, one thousand eight hundred dollars;

Wiring, switches and fixtures, one thousand one hundred fifty dollars;

Seats and desks, one thousand four hundred dollars;
Chairs, one hundred fifty dollars;

Kindergarten, one hundred seventy-five dollars;
Cooking department, five hundred dollars;
Physical laboratory, four hundred fifty dollars;
Manual training and shops, five hundred dollars;
Office, two hundred dollars;

Library, shelves and cases, one thousand dollars;
Pianos, (four), one thousand dollars;

Window shades, one hundred seventy-five dollars;
Cabinets, (music), two hundred fifty dollars;

Sidewalk, five hundred dollars;

Addition to power house, three thousand dollars;

Piping steam to new building, one thousand dollars;

SEC. 3. The further sum of eight thousand nine hundred Dormitories. thirty-five dollars is hereby appropriated for the' said institution for the purpose of remodeling the old building and converting it into dormitories for the accommodation of an increased number of pupils, for purposes and by amounts as follows:

Remodeling roof, two thousand nine hundred thirty-five dollars;

Remodeling inside, six thousand dollars.

out.

SEC. 4. The several sums appropriated by the provisions How paid of this act shall be paid out of the general fund in the State treasury to the treasurer of the Michigan School for the Blind at such times and in such amounts as the general accounting laws of the State prescribe, and the disbursing officer shall render his accounts to the Auditor General thereunder.

SEC. 5. The Auditor General shall incorporate in the Tax clause. State tax for the year nineteen hundred eleven, the sum of seventy-three thousand six hundred forty dollars, and for the year nineteen hundred twelve, the sum of forty-nine thousand six hundred ninety-five dollars, which amounts

when collected shall be credited to the general fund to reimburse the same for the moneys hereby appropriated.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

"Approved April 18, 1911, except section (3) three, appropriating ($8,935.00) eight thousand, nine hundred thirty-five dollars, which is disapproved, and also that portion of section (5) five relating to and referring to section (3) three. All of this bill except section (3) three is hereby approved. CHASE S. OSBORN, Governor."

Infirmary building.

Boilers.

How paid out.

Tax clause.

[No. 113.]

AN ACT providing for appropriations for the Eastern Michigan Asylum at Pontiac, for the fiscal years ending June thirty, nineteen hundred twelve, and June thirty, nineteen hundred thirteen, for building and special purposes, and to provide a tax to meet the same.

The people of the State of Michigan enact:

SECTION 1. The sum of sixty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the Eastern Michigan Asylum for the fiscal year ending June thirty, nineteen hundred thirteen, for the erection of an infirmary building for men to accommodate one hundred patients.

SEC. 2. The further sum of ten thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the fiscal year ending June thirty, nineteen hundred twelve, for the purpose of purchasing and erecting two new boilers. The proceeds from the wreckage of the boilers replaced is also appropriated for this purpose.

SEC. 3. The several sums appropriated by the provisions of this act shall be paid out of the State treasury to the treasurer of the Eastern Michigan Asylum in such amounts and at such times as the general accounting laws of the State prescribe, and the disbursing officer shall render his accounts to the Auditor General thereunder.

SEC. 4. The Auditor General shall incorporate in the State tax for the year nineteen hundred eleven, the sum of ten thousand dollars, and for the year nineteen hundred twelve, the sum of sixty thousand dollars which, when collected shall be credited to the general fund to reimburse the same for the moneys hereby appropriated.

"Approved April 20, 1911, with the exception of section one and that part of section 4 referring and relating to section one, the intention being to disapprove of the proposed appropriation of ($60,000.00) sixty thousand dollars for the erection of an Infirmary Building.

CHASE S. OSBORN, Governor."

[No. 114.]

AN ACT to authorize and direct the Board of State Tax Commissioners to investigate, examine into, inventory and appraise all mining properties and mineral rights in the State of Michigan and to define their powers and duties in relation thereto, and to report the result of their investigation, examination, inventory and appraisal to the State Board of Equalization on or before the third Monday of August in the year nineteen hundred eleven, and to make an appropriation therefor, and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

SECTION 1. It shall be the duty of the Board of State Tax Mining Commissioners immediately after the passage of this act to in- properties, etc., appraisal vestigate, examine into, inventory and appraise all mining of. properties in the State of Michigan and all mineral rights which are subject to taxation under act number two hundred six of the public acts of eighteen hundred ninety-three, as amended, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of property and the levy and collection of taxes thereon, and for the collection of taxes heretofore or hereafter levied; making such taxes a lien on the lands taxed, establishing and continuing such lien, providing for the sale and conveyance of lands delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the State and not redeemed or purchased; and to repeal act number two hundred of the public acts of eighteen hundred ninety-one and all other acts and parts of acts in anywise contravening the provisions of this act," Report, and to report the result of their investigation, examination, inventory and appraisal to the State Board of Equalization on or before the third Monday of August in the year nineteen hundred eleven, which report shall be filed in the office of the Auditor General.

when made.

SEC. 2. The said Board of State Tax Commissioners or any Inspection of member thereof or any person or persons employed by the com- books, etc. mission for that purpose shall upon demand have the right to inspect the books and papers of any person, firm or corporation owning, operating or interested in any of such mining properties or mineral rights and to examine under oath any officer, agent or employe of any such person, firm or corporation and to require reports in writing under oath from any such person, firm or corporation with respect to the matters and things provided for in this act: Provided, That where any Proviso. person other than said commissioners shall make such demand he shall produce his authority under the hand of at least one of said commissioners.

SEC. 3. The Board of State Tax Commissioners or any Power given member thereof for the purposes mentioned in this act shall sioners.

commis

Witness fees, etc.

Subpoena, service of.

Experts, employment of.

have power to administer oaths, certify to official acts, issue subpoenas, or compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, contracts, deeds, accounts, documents and testimony. In case of disobedience on the part of any person or persons to comply with any order of the commission or any commissioner or any subpoena or upon the refusal of any witness to testify regarding any matter upon which he may be lawfully interrogated or to produce any books or papers in his custody or control which he shall have been required by any commissioner to produce, it shall be the duty of the circuit court of any county or a judge thereof upon application of a commissioner to compel obedience by attachment proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of the subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. Each witness who shall appear before the commission or any commissioner by its or his order shall receive for his attendance the fees and mileage now provided by law for witnesses in civil cases in the circuit courts which shall be audited and paid by the State from the fund hereby appropriated in the same manner as other expenses are audited and paid upon the presentation of proper vouchers sworn to by such witnesses and approved by the chairman of the commission. Any subpoena issued by the commission or by any commissioner under the provisions of this act may be directed to the sheriff of any county in this State and may be served in any part of the State. The officer serving such subpoena shall be entitled to the same fees and mileage as are allowed by law to sheriff's for serving subpoenas in civil cases in circuit courts, such fees to be audited and paid in the same manner as is herein provided for the payment of the fees and mileage of witnesses.

SEC. 4. In addition to the clerical assistance to the Board of State Tax Commissioners provided for by law, the Board of State Tax Commissioners may with the consent of the Governor and Board of State Auditors employ such expert and clerical assistants as may be necessary to carry out the proCompensation. visions of this act. The compensation of said expert assistants and all other necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this act shall be allowed by the Board of State Auditors on proper vouchers approved by the Board of State Tax Commissioners or any member thereof and the secretary of said board, and paid by the State Treasurer out of the moneys hereinafter appropriated therefor.

Appropriation.

Tax clause.

SEC. 5. The sum of thirty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated from any moneys in the State treasury not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act, which moneys, so appropriated, are to be expended as herein provided.

SEC. 6. The Auditor General of the State of Michigan shall add to and incorporate in the State tax for the year nineteen hundred eleven the sum of thirty thousand dollars