Michigan § 483.5 - Common carrier defined; carrier without discrimination.
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§ 483.5. Common carrier defined; carrier without discrimination.
A person engaged in the business of carrying or transporting crude oil or petroleum, or any of the products thereof, or carbon dioxide substances, for hire or compensation or otherwise, by pipe line or lines, within this state, is a common carrier thereof as at common law. Such a common carrier shall not allow or commit any unjust or unlawful discrimination, directly or indirectly, in favor of the carriage, transportation, storage, or delivery of any crude, stock, or storage oil, or petroleum, or any products thereof, or carbon dioxide substances that are in its possession or control, or in which the common carrier is interested, directly or indirectly.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 483.5
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 483.5 cover?
Section 483.5 ("Common carrier defined; carrier without discrimination.") 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 § 483.5?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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