Michigan § 247.182 - Obstructions; road fence if dangerous, penalty.
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§ 247.182. Obstructions; road fence if dangerous, penalty.
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect a fence along any road, of any material which, by reason of its construction or otherwise, is dangerous in itself or by reason of causing an obstruction to the highway. Any person violating the provisions hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than 15 dollars, nor more than 50 dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.182 cover?
Section 247.182 ("Obstructions; road fence if dangerous, 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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