Michigan § 462.267 - Light or banner attached to switch or derailing device; prohibited conduct; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
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§ 462.267. Light or banner attached to switch or derailing device; prohibited conduct; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
(1) A person not authorized by a railroad company shall not destroy, remove, change, extinguish, or tamper with any light or banner attached to or connected with any switch or derailing device maintained by a railroad company.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 462.267 ("Light or banner attached to switch or derailing device; prohibited conduct; violation as misdemeanor; 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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