Sec. 48301.
The department shall prescribe rules and regulations to provide for the free passage and uninterrupted passage of fish over or through dams now in existence or that are or may be erected over rivers, streams, or creeks. The department may abrogate the provisions of this part that require the erection of fish ladders if the department determines that the height of the dam or the condition of the river or stream makes the installation of the ladders impracticable or unnecessary.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103)
451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103)
451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-483 - Part 483 Passage of Fish Over Dams (324.48301...324.48307)
Section 324.48301 - Free Passage of Fish; Rules; Fish Ladders.
Section 324.48302 - Inspector of Dams; Duties; Plan; Contents; Copies.
Section 324.48303 - Order to Provide Free Passage of Fish; Compliance; Kind and Manner.
Section 324.48304 - Prosecutions; Mandamus.