Michigan § 455.111 - Property; injury, penalty; trespass action.
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§ 455.111. Property; injury, penalty; trespass action.
Any person who shall willfully destroy, injure or remove any statuary, fence, fountain, building or other structure placed on the grounds, or any dock, landing, quay, boat house, or boat upon the waters upon which said grounds are located, the property of any association incorporated under this act, or of any individual member thereof, or who shall willfully cut or injure any trees, shrub or plant within the said grounds, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be liable on conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding 25 dollars, or in default of fine to imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days, action for the enforcement of such penalty to be brought in the name of the people of the state of Michigan upon the complaint of the trustees of the association or an individual member thereof; and such offender shall also be liable in an action of trespass to be brought in the name of such association for all damages caused by such unlawful act or acts.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 455.111
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 455.111 cover?
Section 455.111 ("Property; injury, penalty; trespass action.") 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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