Michigan § 252.203 - Junkyards prohibited within 1000 feet of highway; exceptions.
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§ 252.203. Junkyards prohibited within 1000 feet of highway; exceptions.
After January 1, 1973 a person shall not establish, expand or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right of way of any interstate or primary or secondary highway, except the following:
Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the highway, or otherwise removed from sight, in accordance with rules of the department of state highways.
Those located within areas which are zoned for industrial use under authority of law.
Those which are not visible from the main-traveled way of an interstate primary or secondary highway.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 252.203 cover?
Section 252.203 ("Junkyards prohibited within 1000 feet of highway; exceptions.") 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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