Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 125. Planning, Housing and Zoning § 125.476

Sec. 76.WALLS AND CEILINGS OF ROOMS. In all multiple dwellings the health officer or such other appropriate official as the mayor may designate, may require the walls and ceiling of every room that does not open directly on the street to be kalsomined white or painted with white paint when necessary to improve the lighting of such room and may require this to be renewed as often as may be necessary.