Michigan § 480.23 - Transporting hazardous materials in amount requiring placard on publicly maintained route; prohibition; violation; penalty.
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§ 480.23. Transporting hazardous materials in amount requiring placard on publicly maintained route; prohibition; violation; penalty.
(1) A person, driver, owner, carrier, lessee, or lessor shall not transport or allow to be transported a vehicle carrying hazardous materials in an amount required to be placarded under title 49 of the code of federal regulations on a publicly maintained route as identified on the national hazardous materials route registry as determined by the department of transportation under title 49 CFR.
(2) The penalty for violating this section shall be as prescribed in section 7c.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 480.23
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 480.23 cover?
Section 480.23 ("Transporting hazardous materials in amount requiring placard on publicly maintained route; prohibition; violation; penalty.") 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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