Sec. 3.
The commissioner of noxious weeds shall diligently inquire concerning the introduction and existence of noxious weeds in his township, city or village and if any are found growing therein, he shall take charge of all such growing and take care that they do not go to seed or otherwise spread, or become a detriment to the public health, and he shall carefully seek and learn, so far as practicable, the best methods of their destruction, and he shall persistently apply in proper time such remedy or treatment as shall be best calculated to prevent their spread and to eradicate the same.
History: 1941, Act 359, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- Am. 1947, Act 114, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 247.63
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 359 of 1941 - Noxious Weeds (247.61 - 247.72)
Section 247.61 - Commissioner of Noxious Weeds; Appointment, Term, Removal, Report.
Section 247.62 - Noxious Weeds; Definition.
Section 247.63 - Noxious Weeds; Eradication; Duty of Commissioner.
Section 247.65 - Noxious Weeds; Means of Eradication; Limitation of Expense.
Section 247.66 - Noxious Weeds; Prosecution of Violators of Act.
Section 247.67 - Commissioner; Annual Report, Contents.
Section 247.68 - Department of Agriculture; Duty to Enforce Law; Cooperation With Commissioners.
Section 247.69 - Board of Supervisors; Auditing Accounts of Commissioner; Payment.
Section 247.70 - County Board of Commissioners; Appropriation; Powers; Penalties; Jurisdiction.
Section 247.71 - Railroads; Failure to Comply, Penalty.
Section 247.72 - Highways; Noxious Weeds; Duty of Officials to Prevent Growth.