Mich. Comp. Laws § 8.3k
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“Oath” and “sworn” defined.
Official statutory text
Sec. 3k.
The word "oath" shall be construed to include the word "affirmation" in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath; and in like cases the word "sworn" shall be construed to include the word "affirmed".
History: Add. 1959, Act 189, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1959
The word "oath" shall be construed to include the word "affirmation" in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath; and in like cases the word "sworn" shall be construed to include the word "affirmed".
History: Add. 1959, Act 189, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1959
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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