Sec. 12.
Except as provided in section 8, when a time is specified in this act in which the drain commissioner or a drainage board shall take a specified administrative action or a procedural step, the specification of time shall be considered directory and not mandatory and failure to take the action or step within the time specified shall not affect the legality and validity of a drain proceeding. Where the specification of time relates to the giving of notice, the filing of objections, the taking of an appeal, the commencement of an action in a court, the taking of an action or step in the assessment, levy, or collection of drain assessments, taxes or other charges, or to a requirement of due process, the specification of time shall be considered mandatory if so provided in this act.
History: Add. 1969, Act 90, Imd. Eff. July 24, 1969 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 235, Imd. Eff. June 15, 1978 Popular Name: Act 40
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 280 - Drain Code of 1956
Act 40 of 1956 - The Drain Code of 1956 (280.1 - 280.630)
40-1956-1. - Chapter 1. Drains. (280.1...280.12)
Section 280.1 - Drain Code of 1956; Short Title.
Section 280.3 - Drain; Definition.
Section 280.4 - “Commissioner,”“drain Commissioner,” or “County Drain Commissioner” Defined.
Section 280.5 - Drainage District; Body Corporate; Powers.
Section 280.6 - Drains; Public Easements and Rights of Way; Use; Release, Notice, Protest.
Section 280.8 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public.
Section 280.11 - Easement; Right of Way; Release of Damages; Recording.
Section 280.12 - Specification of Time; Directory or Mandatory.