Michigan § 247.41 - Highway bordering on lake or stream; abandonment, discontinuation, alteration, or vacation.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.41 — Highway bordering on lake or stream; abandonment, discontinuation, alteration, or vacation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 247.41. Highway bordering on lake or stream; abandonment, discontinuation, alteration, or vacation.
A public highway or a portion of a public highway that borders upon, crosses, is adjacent to, or ends at a lake, or the general course of a stream, shall not be abandoned, discontinued, vacated, or have its course altered resulting in a loss of public access by the order or action of an official or officials of a city or village in this state, until an order authorizing the abandonment, discontinuation, alteration, or vacation is made by the circuit court for the county in which the highway is situated in the manner provided in this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 247.41
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.41 cover?
Section 247.41 ("Highway bordering on lake or stream; abandonment, discontinuation, alteration, or vacation.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 247.41?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 247.41 apply to my situation?
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