Sec. 20.
Said association shall have power by its by-laws to regulate the use of the water transmitted through the canal under its control by the several owners thereof; to determine the absolute or average head of said water; for the measurement of the quantity to be used by the several owners thereof in proportion to their interest in the water-power furnished by said canal; and to provide for the construction and maintenance in good order of all flumes, gateways, and other structures built to draw water from said canal, and for the tightening, contracting, or enlarging of the same according to the various stages of water in said canal; and in said by-laws to provide for the manner in which the aforesaid regulations shall be made, published, and enforced; and to provide for regular meetings of the association and the time and place of holding the same.
History: 1863, Act 232, Eff. June 22, 1863 ;-- Am. 1871, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 2764 ;-- How. 3893 ;-- CL 1897, 6786 ;-- CL 1915, 8886 ;-- CL 1929, 11821 ;-- CL 1948, 486.20
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 486 - Water and Power Companies
Act 232 of 1863 - Water Power Companies (486.1 - 486.22)
Section 486.2 - Articles of Association; Signing, Filing, Evidence; Body Corporate, Powers.
Section 486.3 - Board of Directors; Annual Election, Notice; Officers, Treasurer's Bond; Vacancy.
Section 486.4 - Membership in Association; Procedure, Rights.
Section 486.5 - Repairs; Permanent Improvements, Approval of Members; Expense.
Section 486.6 - Repairs; Statement, Filing, Contents.
Section 486.7 - Assessment for Repairs or Improvements.
Section 486.8 - Assessment; Collection; Non-Payment, Use of Water Prohibited.
Section 486.9 - Assessment; Notice to Non-Resident.
Section 486.10 - Assessment; Mortgage Lien; Preference.
Section 486.11 - Mortgage Lien; Certificate, Contents, Recording.
Section 486.12 - Mortgage Lien; Foreclosure.
Section 486.13 - Mortgage Lien; Commencement of Suit After 60 Days.
Section 486.14 - Meetings of Members of Associations; Notice, Proof of Service, Filing.
Section 486.15 - Watchman; Appointment, Duties, Compensation.
Section 486.16 - Contracts Made by Board of Directors.
Section 486.17 - Treasurer; Duties.
Section 486.18 - Assessment; Recovery, Interest.
Section 486.19 - Disposition of Funds at Annual Meeting.
Section 486.21 - Stockholder's Liability.
Section 486.22 - Tenants in Common; Consent for Improvements and Repairs, Liability.