Sec. 5.
A drainage district is a body corporate with power to contract; to sue and to be sued; to acquire interests in real or personal property by gift, purchase, lease, grant, trade, or any other lawful method, including condemnation pursuant to the uniform condemnation procedures act, 1980 PA 87, MCL 213.51 to 213.75; and to hold, manage, and dispose of real and personal property, in addition to any other powers conferred upon it by law.
History: Add. 1960, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 550, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015 Compiler's Notes: Act 316 of 1923, referred to in this section, was repealed by Act 247 of 1949, Act 40 of 1953, and Act 40 of 1956.Popular Name: Act 40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.