Michigan Compiled Laws
40-1956-4. - Chapter 4. County Drains. (280.71...280.88)
Section 280.85 - Owner's Use of Land of Right of Way.

Sec. 85.
The owner of any land over, through or across which a district has acquired a right of way for the construction and maintenance of an open or covered drain by grant, dedication, condemnation or otherwise, may use the land occupied by such right of way in any manner not inconsistent with the easement of the district. Any use of the right of way which will interfere with the operation of the drain or will increase the cost to the district of performing any of its work thereon is deemed to be inconsistent with the district's easement. Any landowner who violates any of the above provisions shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 421 of this act.
History: Add. 1962, Act 191, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 Popular Name: Act 40

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 280 - Drain Code of 1956

Act 40 of 1956 - The Drain Code of 1956 (280.1 - 280.630)

40-1956-4. - Chapter 4. County Drains. (280.71...280.88)

Section 280.71 - Petition to Establish Drain Districts; Filing, Signers, Certificate of County Treasurer; Municipality-Signed Petition.

Section 280.72 - Board of Determination; Appointment, Qualifications, and Compensation of Members; Location of Meeting; Failure or Refusal to Serve; Informing Legislator of Persons Appointed; Notice of Meeting; Publication; Affidavit of Mailing; Effe...

Section 280.72a - Judicial Determination of Necessity; Filing of Action.

Section 280.73 - Proposed Drain; Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates; Route, Approval; Easements on Rights of Way.

Section 280.74 - Release of Right of Way; Acknowledgments, Oaths, Form, Area, Signature of Wife, Resolution Covering Street or Public Place; Open Drain.

Section 280.75 - Condemnation Proceedings; Obtaining Right-of-Way, Easement, or Other Property Interest.

Section 280.76 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.77 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.78 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.79 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.80 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.81 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.82 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.83 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.84 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.85 - Owner's Use of Land of Right of Way.

Section 280.86 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.87 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.

Section 280.88 - Repealed. 2013, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2013.