Sec. 5.
In any nuisance action in which forestry operations are alleged to be a nuisance, if the defendant landowner or forestry operation prevails, the landowner or forestry operation may recover from the plaintiff the actual amount of costs and expenses determined by the court to have been reasonably incurred by the landowner or forestry operation in connection with the defense of the action, together with reasonable and actual attorney fees.
History: 2002, Act 676, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 676 of 2002 - Right to Forest Act (320.2031 - 320.2036)
Section 320.2031 - Short Title.
Section 320.2032 - Legislative Findings.
Section 320.2033 - Definitions.
Section 320.2034 - Forestry Operations as Public or Private Nuisance.
Section 320.2035 - Recovery of Costs and Attorney Fees.
Section 320.2036 - Land, Farms, or Farming Operations Subject to MCL 286.471 to 286.474.