Michigan § 462.229 - Automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers; ownership and operation; purpose; aerial transportation; powers of railroad company.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 462.229 — Automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers; ownership and operation; purpose; aerial transportation; powers of railroad company., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 462.229. Automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers; ownership and operation; purpose; aerial transportation; powers of railroad company.
Any railroad company operating a railroad in this state may own and operate automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers for the purpose of transporting persons and property upon the public streets or highways for hire, subject to the provisions of law regulating such transportation upon the public highways; but only after having obtained the appropriate certificate of public convenience and necessity. A railroad company may also own and operate equipment for, and engage in, aerial transportation.
A railroad company may purchase and own capital stock and securities of corporations organized for, or engaged in, the business authorized in this act, may operate the properties or any part or parts of such corporations by way of lease or any other agreement, and may enter into working arrangements and agreements with such corporations.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 462.229
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 462.229 cover?
Section 462.229 ("Automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers; ownership and operation; purpose; aerial transportation; powers of railroad company.") 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 § 462.229?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 462.229 apply to my situation?
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