Sec. 128.
If any person whose lands would be traversed or damaged by a proposed drain has not executed a release of the right-of-way, the drainage district may institute condemnation proceedings to obtain the necessary right-of-way, an easement, or other property interest pursuant to the uniform condemnation procedures act, 1980 PA 87, MCL 213.51 to 213.75.
History: 1956, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 108, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1965 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013 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)
40-1956-6. - Chapter 6. Intercounty Drains. (280.121...280.135)
Section 280.122a - Judicial Determination of Drain Necessity; Filing of Action.
Section 280.123 - Apportionment of Benefits; Assessment, Correction, Appeal.
Section 280.125 - Meetings of Drainage Board; Review, Appeal, Computation of Costs.
Section 280.127 - Releases of Right of Way and Damages.
Section 280.129 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.
Section 280.131 - Drain Record; Certified Copies Furnished Other Commissioners, Filing.
Section 280.132 - Drainage Bonds; Issuance; Terms; Deposit of Money; Disposition.
Section 280.134 - Intercounty Drain; Venue of Actions; Appointment of Outside Circuit Judge.