Sec. 245.
The proprietor submitting the plat for approval shall furnish to the governing body an abstract of title certified to date of the proprietor's certificate to establish recorded ownership interests and any other information deemed necessary for the purpose of ascertaining whether the proper parties have signed the plat, or a policy of title insurance currently in force, covering all of the land included within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision. The governing body, in lieu of an abstract of title, may accept on its own responsibility an attorney's opinion based on the abstract of title as to ownership and marketability of title of the land.
History: 1967, Act 288, Eff. Jan. 1, 1968 Popular Name: Plat ActPopular Name: Subdivision Control
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 560 - Subdivision Control Act of 1967
Act 288 of 1967 - Land Division Act (560.101 - 560.293)
288-1967-FEES-AND-ADMINISTRATION - Fees and Administration (560.241...560.259)
Section 560.241a - Repealed. 1993, Act 67, Eff. Oct. 1, 1998.
Section 560.243 - Register of Deeds; Maintaining Permanent File; Expense; Fee.
Section 560.244 - Proprietor's Copy.
Section 560.245 - Abstract of Title or Title Policy; Attorney's Opinion in Lieu of Abstract.
Section 560.246 - Governing Body; Fees.
Section 560.247 - County Plat Board; Compensation.
Section 560.248 - County Road Commission; Fees.
Section 560.249 - Board of Supervisors; Fees.
Section 560.251 - Recorded Plats; Evidence.
Section 560.252 - Instruments Affecting Title; Prohibit Recording Unless Plat Recorded.
Section 560.253 - Dedication of Plats; Reservation of Mineral Rights.
Section 560.254 - Restrictions; Enforcement.
Section 560.255 - Lot Numbers Use.
Section 560.255b - Presumption of Acceptance of Land Dedicated to Use of Public; Rebuttal.