Michigan § 247.853 - Transfer of jurisdiction; non-consent, proceedings to determine question; time for granting.
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§ 247.853. Transfer of jurisdiction; non-consent, proceedings to determine question; time for granting.
If a highway authority does not consent to accept jurisdiction over a highway proposed for transfer, within 90 days after its consent is requested in writing, unless an extension of time is agreed to by both parties, the state or county highway authority proposing the transfer may initiate proceedings for final determination of the question of the transfer of highway jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of this act.
If the proposed transfer of jurisdiction is dependent upon the future opening of a new, relocated highway and approval of the new highway by both parties is required by law and the parties have not agreed to the transfer of jurisdiction as a condition of approval of the new highway, then the 90-day period shall not begin to run until the date that both parties approve the new highway.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.853 cover?
Section 247.853 ("Transfer of jurisdiction; non-consent, proceedings to determine question; time for granting.") 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.
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