Michigan § 484.157 - Injury to line; penalty.
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§ 484.157. Injury to line; penalty.
Any person who shall unlawfully or intentionally injure, molest, or destroy any of said lines, posts, piers or abutments, or the materials or property belonging thereto, shall, on conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished by a fine not exceeding 500 dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail, not exceeding 1 year, or both, at the discretion of the court before which the conviction shall be had.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 484.157
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 484.157 cover?
Section 484.157 ("Injury to line; 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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