Michigan § 67.29 - Private drains; construction, regulation; work at private expense.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 67.29 — Private drains; construction, regulation; work at private expense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67.29. Private drains; construction, regulation; work at private expense.
Whenever the council shall deem it necessary for the public health, they may require the owners and occupants of lots and premises to construct private drains therefrom to connect with some public sewer or drain, and thereby to drain such lots and premises; and to keep such private drains in repair and free from obstruction and nuisance; and if such private drains are not constructed and maintained according to such requirement, the council may cause the work to be done at the expense of such owner or occupant, and the amount of such expense shall be a lien upon the premises drained, and may be collected by special assessment to be levied thereon.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 67.29
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 67.29 cover?
Section 67.29 ("Private drains; construction, regulation; work at private expense.") 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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