Sec. 48307.
Except as authorized by law, a person shall not obstruct the channel or course of any river, stream, or creek in this state by placing or causing to be placed in that river, stream, or creek any net, wire, screen, or any other apparatus or material of any kind that will prevent the free passage of fish up and down the river, stream, or creek. A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation of this part. The department may in the public interest authorize the placing of screens in any river, stream, creek, or in the inlet or outlet of any lake.
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.