Michigan § 70.12 - Watercraft on navigable streams; regulation.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 70.12 — Watercraft on navigable streams; regulation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70.12. Watercraft on navigable streams; regulation.
The council of a village located upon any of the navigable waters of the state may by ordinance prescribe regulations, to be observed by owners, masters, and employees of watercraft, necessary to prevent fires in a harbor and to prevent the communication of fire from watercraft, and may prescribe in such an ordinance the manner of collecting any sanction imposed by the ordinance.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 70.12
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 70.12 cover?
Section 70.12 ("Watercraft on navigable streams; regulation.") 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 § 70.12?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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