Sec. 51901.
Any person who cuts any forest growth within any public road or highway, or on land bordering on any public road or highway in this state, shall dispose of all cutting, slash, and debris resulting from the cutting, and dead stubs and windfalls from the area cut over so that inflammable material does not constitute a fire hazard within the limits of the road or highway or within 50 feet of the edge of the cleared portion of the limits of the road or highway. The method of disposal, the disposal specifications, and the elimination of fire hazards shall be approved by the department.
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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)
451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906)
Section 324.51903 - Forest Cutting, Slash, and Debris; Time for Disposal; Burning Permit Required.
Section 324.51905 - Violation of Part; Penalty; Civil Liability.