Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 801. Jails and Workhouses § 801.215

Sec. 15. Any real estate which has been or is being used for county work farm, factory or shop purposes shall, immediately upon the election of a commission pursuant to the terms of this act, be turned over to such commission pursuant to this act. And such commission, by and with the approval of a majority of all supervisors-elect of such county, given by vote at some regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose, may sell such real estate and invest its proceeds in other real estate in said county to be used for like purposes; or in case it is decided to discontinue said farm, factory or shop then the proceeds shall be turned into the general fund of such county.