Sec. 12.
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect a fence along any road, of any material which, by reason of its construction or otherwise, is dangerous in itself or by reason of causing an obstruction to the highway. Any person violating the provisions hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than 15 dollars, nor more than 50 dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
History: 1925, Act 368, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 4052 ;-- CL 1948, 247.182 Former Law: See section 13 of Ch. 7 of Act 283 of 1909, being CL 1915, ยง 4413.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Section 247.171 - Encroachments; Removal Order, Service; Temporary Permit.
Section 247.173 - Encroachments; Denied, Notice to Commissioner; Trespass Action.
Section 247.174 - Trespass Action; Brought by Commissioner.
Section 247.175 - Trespass Action; Pleadings and Trial.
Section 247.176 - Trespass Action; Trial and Verdict.
Section 247.177 - Trespass Action; Trial and Appeal.
Section 247.178 - Encroachment; Removal by Commissioner; Penalty on Owner or Occupant for Neglect.
Section 247.179 - Encroachment; Removal, Interference, Penalty.
Section 247.181 - Loose Obstructions, Logs, or Wood; No Value, Compensation for Removing.
Section 247.182 - Obstructions; Road Fence if Dangerous, Penalty.
Section 247.184 - Consent of County or State to Construction.
Section 247.185 - Paramount Rights of Public; Injury to Trees and Shrubs; Regulation of Rights.
Section 247.186 - Public Utility; Placing Poles, Fixtures, Wires, or Cables.
Section 247.187 - Encroachments; Removal, Expense of Removal by Commissioner.
Section 247.188 - Obstructions to Traffic; Moving; Permit, Bond; Penalty.
Section 247.189 - Repealed. 2020, Act 264, Eff. Mar. 29, 2021.
Section 247.190 - Width of Highway; Encroachment Does Not Give Right to Land.