Michigan § 123.144 - Water service in outside territories; enforcement, prerequisites.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 123.144 — Water service in outside territories; enforcement, prerequisites., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 123.144. Water service in outside territories; enforcement, prerequisites.
No contract relating to water service in such outside territory except in cases provided for in section 1 hereof, shall be enforceable against such corporation until the consent of the proper local authorities to the construction and maintenance of water mains in the highways of such territory has been obtained, and the burden of securing such consent shall not be upon such corporation.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 123.144
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 123.144 cover?
Section 123.144 ("Water service in outside territories; enforcement, prerequisites.") 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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