Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)
Section 462.451 - Repeal of Certain Acts and Parts of Acts.

Sec. 451.
The following acts and parts of acts are repealed:
(a) Section 27 of chapter 1 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, being section 221.27 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(b) Act No. 92 of the Public Acts of 1893, being sections 253.1 to 253.33 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(c) Act No. 114 of the Public Acts of 1925, being sections 253.51 to 253.74 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(d) Sections 1, 3, and 3a of Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 460.51, 460.53, and 460.53a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(e) Act No. 200 of the Public Acts of 1925, being sections 460.101 to 460.102 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(f) Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, being sections 463.1 to 467.36 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(g) Act No. 64 of the Public Acts of 1885, being sections 467.101 to 467.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(h) Act No. 124 of the Public Acts of 1867, being sections 467.151 to 467.152 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(i) Act No. 156 of the Public Acts of 1905, being sections 467.201 to 467.202 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(j) Act No. 193 of the Public Acts of 1929, being section 467.251 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(k) Act No. 137 of the Public Acts of 1956, being sections 467.301 to 467.302 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(l) Act No. 115 of the Public Acts of 1921, being sections 468.31 to 468.37 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(m) Act No. 142 of the Public Acts of 1875, being section 468.51 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(n) Act No. 74 of the Public Acts of 1913, being sections 468.71 to 468.73 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(o) Act No. 252 of the Public Acts of 1889, being section 468.101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(p) Act No. 38 of the Public Acts of 1875, being sections 468.121 to 468.122 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(q) Act No. 289 of the Public Acts of 1865, being sections 468.151 to 468.153 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(r) Act No. 134 of the Public Acts of 1869, being section 468.201 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(s) Act No. 86 of the Public Acts of 1891, being sections 468.221 to 468.223 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(t) Act No. 240 of the Public Acts of 1929, being section 468.241 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(u) Act No. 138 of the Public Acts of 1863, being section 468.301 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(v) Act No. 160 of the Public Acts of 1905, being sections 468.351 to 468.356 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(w) Act No. 96 of the Public Acts of 1859, being sections 468.371 to 468.373 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(x) Act No. 100 of the Public Acts of 1871, being sections 468.401 to 468.403 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(y) Act No. 110 of the Public Acts of 1899, being sections 468.451 to 468.453 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(z) Act No. 270 of the Public Acts of 1921, being sections 469.1 to 469.13 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(aa) Act No. 171 of the Public Acts of 1893, being sections 469.31 to 469.37 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(bb) Act No. 27 of the Public Acts of 1875, being section 469.51 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(cc) Act No. 189 of the Public Acts of 1921, being sections 469.61 to 469.65 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(dd) Act No. 102 of the Public Acts of 1927, being sections 469.81 to 469.84 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ee) Act No. 77 of the Public Acts of 1913, being sections 469.101 to 469.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ff) Act No. 158 of the Public Acts of 1923, being sections 469.111 to 469.113 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(gg) Act No. 9 of the Public Acts of 1895, being sections 469.121 to 469.124 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(hh) Act No. 118 of the Public Acts of 1887, being sections 469.131 to 469.133 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ii) Act No. 167 of the Public Acts of 1871, being sections 469.141 to 469.144 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(jj) Act No. 178 of the Public Acts of 1901, being sections 469.151 to 469.152 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(kk) Act No. 234 of the Public Acts of 1907, being sections 469.181 to 469.182 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ll) Act No. 401 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 469.191 to 469.192 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(mm) Act No. 52 of the Public Acts of 1909, being sections 469.201 to 469.204 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(nn) Act No. 123 of the Public Acts of 1923, being sections 469.211 to 469.213 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(oo) Act No. 275 of the Public Acts of 1887, being sections 469.221 to 469.222 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(pp) Act No. 55 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 469.231 to 469.235 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(qq) Act No. 56 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 469.241 to 469.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(rr) Act No. 190 of the Public Acts of 1873, being sections 469.261 to 469.263 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ss) Act No. 35 of the Public Acts of 1887, being sections 469.281 to 469.282 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(tt) Act No. 30 of the Public Acts of 1901, being sections 469.301 to 469.302 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(uu) Act No. 303 of the Public Acts of 1921, being sections 469.351 to 469.356 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(vv) Act No. 4 of the Public Acts of the Extra Session of 1900, being sections 469.381 to 469.382 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ww) Act No. 184 of the Public Acts of 1897, being sections 469.401 to 469.402 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(xx) Act No. 245 of the Public Acts of 1917, being section 469.421 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(yy) Act No. 142 of the Public Acts of 1895, being sections 469.451 to 469.452 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(zz) Act No. 177 of the Public Acts of 1881, being section 469.461 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(aaa) Act No. 153 of the Public Acts of 1883, being sections 469.471 to 469.472 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(bbb) Act No. 21 of the Public Acts of 1867, being sections 469.481 to 469.482 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ccc) Act No. 104 of the Public Acts of 1921, being sections 469.501 to 469.502 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ddd) Act No. 37 of the Public Acts of 1949, being sections 469.521 to 469.522 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(eee) Act No. 106 of the Public Acts of 1951, being sections 469.541 to 469.542 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(fff) Act No. 180 of the Public Acts of 1956, being section 469.601 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(ggg) Act No. 187 of the Public Acts of 1911, being sections 470.2 to 470.10 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(hhh) Act No. 114 of the Public Acts of 1941, being sections 470.51 to 470.61 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(iii) Act No. 156 of the Public Acts of 1941, being sections 470.101 to 470.109 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(jjj) Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1968, being sections 470.121 to 470.126 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(kkk) Act No. 75 of the Public Acts of 1945, being sections 470.151 to 470.153 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(lll) Act No. 4 of the Public Acts of 1986, being sections 470.201 to 470.210 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(mmm) Act No. 244 of the Public Acts of 1881, being sections 471.1 to 471.47 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(nnn) Act No. 160 of the Public Acts of 1875, being section 473.91 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 462 - Railroads

Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)

Section 462.101 - Short Title.

Section 462.103 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.

Section 462.105 - Definitions; a to G.

Section 462.107 - Definitions; H to P.

Section 462.109 - Definitions; R to W.

Section 462.131 - Regulatory and Police Power of Department; Rules.

Section 462.133 - Records to Be Kept by Department.

Section 462.137 - Reports to Be Furnished to Department.

Section 462.153 - Orders; Oaths; Official Acts; Subpoenas; Witnesses; Production of Documents; Contempt; Witness Fees and Mileage; Depositions; Record of Proceedings; Copy of Transcript.

Section 462.155 - Rescission, Alteration, or Amendment of Order.

Section 462.157 - Orders, Regulations, Practices, and Services; Effect.

Section 462.159 - Rehearing.

Section 462.161 - Review of Order; Time for Bringing Action.

Section 462.171 - Action to Vacate or Set Aside Order; Issuance of Injunction to Stay or Suspend Order; Different or Additional Evidence; Appeal; Burden of Proof.

Section 462.173 - Service of Process; Practice and Rules of Evidence; Execution of Process; Certified Copies of Orders.

Section 462.175 - Authority of Department to Obtain Information.

Section 462.201 - Corporation; Formation; Purpose; Articles of Association; Filing; Powers of Subscribers; Increasing or Decreasing Number of Directors; Resolution.

Section 462.203 - Stock Certificate; Signature; Seal.

Section 462.205 - Applicability of MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098 to Railroad Corporations.

Section 462.207 - Records of Corporations Formed Under Former Acts; Duration, Rights, and Limitations of Existing Corporations.

Section 462.211 - Board of Directors; Corporate Powers; Stockholders Entitled to Vote for Directors; Election of President; Powers of Board of Directors Generally; Voting by Stockholders; Quorum; Vacancy.

Section 462.213 - Articles of Association; Alteration and Amendment; Signature; Certification; Filing; Effect; Recording; Powers of Railroad Company; Copies as Prima Facie Evidence; Public Inspection of Records and Files.

Section 462.215 - Board of Directors; Election; Classification; Terms; Meetings; Notice; Removal of Directors or Officers; Rules, Regulations, and Directions; Stockholder Vote by Proxy; Adjournment of Meeting.

Section 462.217 - Annual Meeting; Statement of Affairs.

Section 462.219 - Subscribers to Capital Stock; Payment in Installments; Forfeiture of Stock for Neglect or Refusal to Pay.

Section 462.221 - Stock as Personal Estate; Transfer.

Section 462.223 - Railroad Company; Liabilities and Restrictions.

Section 462.225 - Ownership and Operation of Steamboats, Barges, or Vessels; Conditions.

Section 462.227 - Ownership and Operation of Steamboats, Barges, or Vessels; Number; Restrictions.

Section 462.229 - Automobile Buses or Motor Vehicles and Trailers; Ownership and Operation; Purpose; Aerial Transportation; Powers of Railroad Company.

Section 462.231 - Railroad Company; Organizing and Holding Interest in Subsidiary Corporation; Disposition of Capital Stock of Other Corporations; Rights, Powers, and Privileges of Ownership.

Section 462.233 - Cutting Dangerous Trees.

Section 462.235 - Land Held by Foreign Company; Transfer of Title.

Section 462.241 - Acquisition of Property in Manner Prescribed by MCL 213.51 to 213.77; Exception.

Section 462.243 - Purchase of Land Belonging to State, City, Village, County, or Township.

Section 462.245 - Construction of Bridges or Tunnels; Acquisition of Right-of-Way; Issuance and Sale of Bonds; Rights of Railroad Bridge and Railroad Tunnel Companies.

Section 462.247 - Negotiation by Railroad Bridge or Tunnel Company With Railroad Company; Purpose.

Section 462.249 - Use of Road and Bridge or Tunnel; Compensation Charged by Railroad Bridge or Tunnel Company; Terms.

Section 462.250 - Acquisition of Right-of-Way by Railroad Company; Amount Offered for Damages; Eligibility of Owners to Recover or Collect Costs.

Section 462.251 - Removal of Person From Train by Conductor or Employee.

Section 462.253 - Person Using Abusive, Profane, or Indecent Language or Exhibiting Violent Conduct; Powers of Conductor.

Section 462.255 - Conduct as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Powers of Conductor or Freight Agent; Duties of Police Officer; Jurisdiction of Court.

Section 462.257 - Conduct as Felony or Misdemeanor; Penalties.

Section 462.259 - Liability of Railroad Company for Loss or Damage by Fire.

Section 462.261 - Liability of Railroad Company for Death or Injury to Passenger.

Section 462.263 - Transportation of Railroad Employees; Vehicles.

Section 462.265 - Stringing Wire Over and Across Railway Right-of-Way; Procedures; Construction of Aerial Crossings; Dispute Between Parties; Order.

Section 462.267 - Light or Banner Attached to Switch or Derailing Device; Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

Section 462.271 - Offer to Sell Certain Property; Contents of Offer; Disagreement as to Price or Other Terms; Application to State Tax Commission to Resolve Disagreement; Hearing; Decision and Order; Determination of Fair Market Value; Appraisals; Ap...

Section 462.273 - Walking, Riding, Driving, or Being Upon or Along Right-of-Way or Yard; Permission Required; “Right-of-Way” Defined; Being Upon, Entering, or Damaging Buildings, Rolling Stock, or Equipment; Applicability of Section; Violation as Mis...

Section 462.301 - Grade Crossings; Diagnostic Study Team Review; Notice; Decision; Order; Consensus During Review Not Reached; Cost of Necessary Changes; Funding Sources; Administration and Expenditure of Funds; Notice of Corrective Action.

Section 462.303 - Traffic Control Devices; Determination and Order by Department.

Section 462.305 - Order of Department.

Section 462.307 - Construction; Approval Required; Investigation of Proposed Crossing Location; Changing Location or Abolishing Existing Public Grade Crossing; Hearing; Order; Action Against Department to Vacate or Set Aside Order; Construction Acros...

Section 462.309 - Maintenance, Renewal, and Repair of Roadbeds, Tracks, Culverts, and Certain Streets or Sidewalks.

Section 462.310 - Culverts.

Section 462.311 - Passive Traffic Control Devices; Street Lighting.

Section 462.313 - National Inventory Signs.

Section 462.315 - Active Traffic Control Devices; Maintenance Payments.

Section 462.317 - Clear Vision Areas; Expenditure of Funds Relating to High Speed Rail Corridor.

Section 462.318 - Whistle Post; Erection and Maintenance as Notice to Engineer of Approach to Public Crossing.

Section 462.319 - New Construction, Partial Reconstruction, Alteration, or Removal of Grade Separation.

Section 462.321 - Acquisition of Property Rights by Condemnation.

Section 462.323 - Farm Crossings; Other Private Crossings.

Section 462.325 - Fencing in Agricultural Areas; Other Areas.

Section 462.327 - Bridges Carrying Railroad Traffic; Inspection; Applicability of Section and MCL 462.331 to 462.335.

Section 462.331 - Bridge Carrying Railroad Traffic; Qualifications of Inspector; Affidavit; Performance and Recording of Inspections; Report; Reinspection and Order by Department.

Section 462.333 - Unsafe Bridge; Prohibited Conduct.

Section 462.335 - Unsafe Bridge; Penalties for Certain Conduct.

Section 462.337 - Applicability of Act.

Section 462.339 - Construction, Erection, Placement, and Maintenance of a Bridge, Structure, Pole, or Other Obstruction or Loading or Unloading Device; Compliance With Clear Spaces; Exceptions; Application; Warning Signs; Required Distance for Constr...

Section 462.351 - “Operator” and “Operate” Defined.

Section 462.353 - Locomotive Engine; Operation by Person Under Influence of Alcoholic Liquor or Controlled Substance.

Section 462.355 - Repealed. 2002, Act 658, Eff. Apr. 1, 2003.

Section 462.357 - Locomotive Engine; Authorization or Knowledge of Operation by Person Under Influence of Alcoholic Liquor or Controlled Substance.

Section 462.359 - Chemical Test and Analysis of Operator's Blood, Urine, or Breath.

Section 462.361 - Chemical Tests of Blood, Breath, or Urine; Consent; Administration.

Section 462.363 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test; Report.

Section 462.365 - Report of Certain Convictions; Form.

Section 462.367 - Railroad Police Officer; Appointment; Commission; Eligibility; Duration of Commission; Employment Before Certain Date.

Section 462.369 - Railroad Police Officer Applicant; Cost of Training.

Section 462.371 - Railroad Police Officer; Application Fee; Identification.

Section 462.373 - Railroad Police Officer; Notice of Appointment.

Section 462.375 - Railroad Police Officer; Oath.

Section 462.377 - Railroad Police Officer; Duties and Powers.

Section 462.379 - Keepers of Jails, Lockups, and Station Houses.

Section 462.381 - Railroad Police Officer; Wearing and Receiving Badge.

Section 462.383 - Railroad Police Officer; Surety Bond.

Section 462.385 - Railroad Police Officer; Delivery of Commission; Identification Card; Roster.

Section 462.387 - Railroad Police Officer; Compensation.

Section 462.389 - Railroad Police Officer; Termination.

Section 462.390 - Conductor or Flagperson; Requirements for Employment; Applicability of Section; Substantial Compliance; Enforcement.

Section 462.391 - Obstruction of Vehicular Traffic; Offenses as Separate Violations; Penalty; Allocation of Fines.

Section 462.400 - Employee Sanitation and Shelter Facilities; Rules; Compliance With Section.

Section 462.402 - Definitions; Unreasonable Endangerment of Employee; Complaint by Employee or Union; Inspection by Department; Notice; Order; Hearing; Appeal; Enforcement.

Section 462.431 - Liens; Effect.

Section 462.441 - Administration of Act; Investigation of Complaints; Violation or Noncompliance; Penalty; Inspections; Hearing; Action to Recover Penalties; Enforcement; Remedies.

Section 462.450 - Applicability of Act to Street Railway Organized Under MCL 472.1 to 472.31.

Section 462.451 - Repeal of Certain Acts and Parts of Acts.