Sec. 12.
If any person shall willfully obstruct any stream or waters improved under the provisions of this act or any part thereof, or shall willfully destroy or injure any buildings, piers, dams, fixtures, banks, or other constructions in use upon the same, belonging to said company, such person or persons so offending, shall for every offense, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding 500 dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 1 year, in the discretion of the court.
History: 1883, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Apr. 21, 1883 ;-- How. 3895-l ;-- CL 1897, 6800 ;-- CL 1915, 8900 ;-- CL 1929, 11835 ;-- CL 1948, 486.62 Popular Name: Water Company Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 486 - Water and Power Companies
Act 39 of 1883 - Water Power Companies (486.51 - 486.66)
Section 486.51 - Water Power and Supply Corporations; Incorporators; Powers.
Section 486.52 - Certificate; Contents; Recording and Filing.
Section 486.53 - Body Corporate; Governing Laws.
Section 486.54 - Board of Directors; Members, Election, Qualification.
Section 486.55 - Board of Directors; Election, Notice.
Section 486.56 - Board of Directors; Majority Control.
Section 486.57 - Capital Stock; Subscriptions; Increase, Procedure.
Section 486.59 - Corporate Powers; Liabilities and Restrictions.
Section 486.60 - Power to Construct Railroads, Telegraph and Telephone Lines; Holding of Realty.
Section 486.61 - Furnishing and Use of Water; Rent, Collection.
Section 486.62 - Injury to Stream or Property; Misdemeanor, Penalty.
Section 486.63 - Board of Directors; Annual Report, Contents.
Section 486.65 - Stockholder's Liability; Recovery Prerequisites.