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MI Comp L § 462.229 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.229 - Automobile Buses or Motor Vehicles and Trailers; Ownership and Operation; Purpose; Aerial Transportation; Powers of Railroad Company.

462.229 Automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers; ownership and operation; purpose; aerial transportation; powers of railroad company. Sec. 229.  (1) Any railroad company operating a railroad in this state may own and operate automobile buses or motor vehicles and trailers for the purpose of transporting persons and property upon the public streets or highways for hire, subject to the provisions of law regulating such transportation upon the public highways; but only after having obtained the appropriate certificate of public convenience and necessity. A railroad company may also own and operate equipment for, and engage in, aerial transportation.  (2) A railroad company may purchase and own capital stock and securities of corporations organized for, or engaged in, the business authorized in this act, may operate the properties or any part or parts of such corporations by way of lease or any other agreement, and may enter into working arrangements and agreements with such corporations. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.231 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.231 - Railroad Company; Organizing and Holding Interest in Subsidiary Corporation; Disposition of Capital Stock of Other Corporations; Rights, Powers, and Privileges of Ownership.

462.231 Railroad company; organizing and holding interest in subsidiary corporation; disposition of capital stock of other corporations; rights, powers, and privileges of ownership. Sec. 231.  A railroad company, where not prohibited by its articles of association or consolidation, may make use of such part of its property and assets as is not required in the performance of adequate service as a common carrier to the public to organize and hold an interest in subsidiary corporations engaged in noncommon carrier activities and business, and may hold, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise dispose of the shares of the capital stock of any other corporation or corporations of this or any other state, territory, or country, and while owners of such stock may exercise all rights, powers, and privileges of ownership, including the right to vote thereon. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.233 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.233 - Cutting Dangerous Trees.

462.233 Cutting dangerous trees. Sec. 233.  A railroad company owning, controlling, or operating any line or lines of railroad in this state shall cut any tree or trees that are dangerous and liable to fall or blow over and obstruct its track. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.235 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.235 - Land Held by Foreign Company; Transfer of Title.

462.235 Land held by foreign company; transfer of title. Sec. 235.  (1) A foreign railway company that has purchased land in this state to be used to facilitate and accommodate its business of receiving and delivering passengers and freight that it may transport from and to this state may hold and own that land and all buildings and other structures that it may place on that land, in like manner and effect as if the company were duly incorporated under the laws of this state. However, the company shall hold and use the land subject to all the limitations, obligations, and duties to the public and to individuals which are or hereafter may be imposed upon railway companies by the laws of this state.  (2) If a foreign railway company that has purchased land for the use specified in subsection (1) has subsequently become merged or vested in any other foreign railway company by virtue of a sale and conveyance made in pursuance of judicial decree or its railroad and other property situated in that foreign state or country has become vested in another foreign company by virtue of a formal written agreement made and executed in pursuance of the law of that foreign state or country, the deed of conveyance and agreement is effective to transfer title to the land in this state. When the transfer has been or is effected by written agreement, a copy certified as a correct and perfect copy by the secretary of the company acquiring the land, under the seal of the company, shall be entitled to record in the country where the land is situated, notwithstanding that the execution of the agreement may not have been in conformity with the general statutory requirement for conveyance of land in this state. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.241 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.241 - Acquisition of Property in Manner Prescribed by MCL 213.51 to 213.77; Exception.

462.241 Acquisition of property in manner prescribed by MCL 213.51 to 213.77; exception. Sec. 241.  If a railroad, bridge, or tunnel company, including a non-Michigan railroad company authorized to own and operate a railroad in this state, is unable to agree for the purchase of any real or personal property or franchises required for the purpose of its incorporation, including, but not limited to, yards, terminals, depots, and freight service facilities, it may acquire title to the property in the manner and by the proceedings prescribed in the uniform condemnation procedures act, Act No. 87 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 213.51 to 213.77 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. However, a railroad, bridge, or tunnel company shall not, except for crossing, take the track or right-of-way of any other railroad company. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.243 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.243 - Purchase of Land Belonging to State, City, Village, County, or Township.

462.243 Purchase of land belonging to state, city, village, county, or township. Sec. 243.  If a railroad company desires to purchase land belonging to the state or a city, village, county, or township, the state through the appropriate department, or the city, village, county, or township officers respectively, having charge of the lands, may grant such lands to the company for compensation which shall be agreed upon between them. If compensation cannot be agreed upon, then such lands shall be appraised as in other cases. All petitions or notices, in cases when the state is the owner, shall be served on the director of the appropriate state department; where a city or village is the owner, on the mayor or other chief executive officer; when a county is the owner, on the prosecuting attorney of the county; and when the township is the owner, on the supervisor of the township. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.245 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.245 - Construction of Bridges or Tunnels; Acquisition of Right-of-Way; Issuance and Sale of Bonds; Rights of Railroad Bridge and Railroad Tunnel Companies.

462.245 Construction of bridges or tunnels; acquisition of right-of-way; issuance and sale of bonds; rights of railroad bridge and railroad tunnel companies. Sec. 245.  (1) A railroad bridge or tunnel company organized under this act may construct bridges over or tunnels under the waters of this state to extend the railroad track or tracks which they may lay upon any bridge or through any tunnel which they may construct, so as to connect with any railroad whose business may pass through it, and for that purpose may acquire the right-of-way over or under or across any private property, in the same manner as provided in this act for acquiring the right-of-way for railroads, and, with the authority of the legislative body of any city, may acquire the right to cross and use that portion of any street as may be found necessary.  (2) To raise money for these purposes, a railroad company may issue and sell bonds, and secure their payment by deeds of trust; and for these purposes the railroad bridge companies and railroad tunnel companies shall have the same rights as railroad companies organized under this act. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.247 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.247 - Negotiation by Railroad Bridge or Tunnel Company With Railroad Company; Purpose.

462.247 Negotiation by railroad bridge or tunnel company with railroad company; purpose. Sec. 247.  A railroad bridge or tunnel company may negotiate with any railroad company which may connect with its bridge or tunnel for the purpose of obtaining aid in the construction of its work. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.249 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.249 - Use of Road and Bridge or Tunnel; Compensation Charged by Railroad Bridge or Tunnel Company; Terms.

462.249 Use of road and bridge or tunnel; compensation charged by railroad bridge or tunnel company; terms. Sec. 249.  (1) A railroad bridge or tunnel company may charge such fair compensation for the use of its road and bridge or tunnel by the railroad companies whose business shall pass along, over or through it, as shall be found by experience sufficient to pay the expense of keeping the works in repair and interest upon the money borrowed for the construction, and dividends not exceeding 10% upon their capital stock, and such additional sum as may furnish a sinking fund each year, not to exceed 5% of the amount of its bonded debt, for the purpose of gradually extinguishing that bonded debt.  (2) A railroad company whose tracks may connect with such tunnels or bridges may send their business through or over them, respectively, upon such terms as shall be just and fair, and the charges for the passage of freight and passengers from all railroads shall be the same. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.250 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.250 - Acquisition of Right-of-Way by Railroad Company; Amount Offered for Damages; Eligibility of Owners to Recover or Collect Costs.

462.250 Acquisition of right-of-way by railroad company; amount offered for damages; eligibility of owners to recover or collect costs. Sec. 250.  If a railroad company desires to acquire the right-of-way through any lands or premises, the company before or after proceedings are commenced for that purpose, may offer to the owner or owners of the lands or premises, any sum of money the company determines to be sufficient for the damages for the right-of-way, together with the costs to the time of making the offer. If it appears that the amount offered was sufficient to pay the damages, plus 25%, and the costs of the proceedings up to the time of the offer, the owner or owners of the lands or premises shall not be entitled to recover or collect any costs incurred subsequent to the time of the offer, but shall be liable to the railroad company for the costs incurred by it subsequent to the offer. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.251 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.251 - Removal of Person From Train by Conductor or Employee.

462.251 Removal of person from train by conductor or employee. Sec. 251.  If a person refuses to pay his or her fare, or refuses to obey the regulations established for the convenience and safety of passengers, the conductor of the train or an employee of the railroad company may remove the person from the train at any usual stopping place. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.253 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.253 - Person Using Abusive, Profane, or Indecent Language or Exhibiting Violent Conduct; Powers of Conductor.

462.253 Person using abusive, profane, or indecent language or exhibiting violent conduct; powers of conductor. Sec. 253.  A person who uses abusive, profane, or indecent language or exhibits violent conduct may be taken into custody by the conductor of the train and removed to a safe and secure place on the train until its arrival at some usual stopping place, where he or she may be put off the train and put into the custody of some proper officer for prosecution if necessary. For this purpose railroad conductors, while in charge of trains, are hereby invested with the powers of sheriffs and peace officers. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.255 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.255 - Conduct as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Powers of Conductor or Freight Agent; Duties of Police Officer; Jurisdiction of Court.

462.255 Conduct as misdemeanor; penalty; powers of conductor or freight agent; duties of police officer; jurisdiction of court. Sec. 255.  (1) A person who, while riding in the car of a freight, passenger, or other train on any railroad in this state, uses or utters indecent, obscene, or profane language in the hearing of other passengers, riotously or boisterously conducts himself or herself to the annoyance of other passengers, or who obtains or attempts to obtain money or property from any passenger or person by means of any game or device, shall, on conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed $100.00, or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days, or both.  (2) Railroad conductors are hereby invested with the powers of sheriffs and constable in regard to offenses under this section occurring upon trains or cars in their charge, and may arrest and detain a person who violates this section until the car or train arrives at a usual stopping place, where the conductor may deliver the person to a police officer with a written statement specifying generally the offense or offenses the person has committed.  (3) If a police officer is not present to receive the person, the conductor may deliver him or her to the ticket or freight agent at that stopping place, with the statement. The freight agent shall detain the offender in his or her custody, and may exercise the powers of sheriffs and constables in regard to persons charged with crimes in doing so, until a police officer may be obtained to take charge of the offender.  (4) The police officer shall institute a complaint against the person for the alleged offense before the district or municipal court of the judicial district or municipality in which the offense was committed. The court shall have jurisdiction to try the offender and to impose the penalties authorized by this section. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994 Compiler's Notes: In subsection (2), the phrase “of sheriffs and constable” evidently should read “of sheriffs and constables.”
MI Comp L § 462.257 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.257 - Conduct as Felony or Misdemeanor; Penalties.

462.257 Conduct as felony or misdemeanor; penalties.Sec. 257.  (1) A person who causes or attempts to cause the derailment of an engine, cars, or track vehicle used on railroad tracks by placing an impediment on the track of a railroad, whether the engine, cars, or track vehicle are thrown from the track or not, or who by any other means whatsoever willfully endangers or attempts to endanger the lives of persons engaged in the work of the railroad, or persons traveling on the engine or cars of the railroad, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years, in the discretion of the court. It is not necessary for the people to allege or prove that the person intended to injure or endanger the life of any particular person or persons.  (2) A person who throws a stone, brick, or other missile at a train or track vehicle is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 386, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021
MI Comp L § 462.259 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.259 - Liability of Railroad Company for Loss or Damage by Fire.

462.259 Liability of railroad company for loss or damage by fire. Sec. 259.  A railroad company building, owning, or operating a railroad in this state is liable for all loss or damage to property by fire originating from engines passing over the roads, fires set by company employees by order of the officers of the road, or otherwise originating in the constructing or operating of the railroad. However, a railroad company is not liable if it proves to the satisfaction of the court or jury that the fire originated from fire by engines whose machinery or smokestack was in good order and properly managed, or fires originating in building, operating, or repairing the railroad, and that all reasonable precautions had been taken to prevent their origin, and that proper efforts had been made to extinguish the fire in case of their extending beyond the limits of the road, when the existence of the fire is communicated to any of the officers of the company. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.261 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.261 - Liability of Railroad Company for Death or Injury to Passenger.

462.261 Liability of railroad company for death or injury to passenger. Sec. 261.  If a passenger on a train is killed or injured while on the platform of a car, or while in or on a baggage or freight car, in violation of the printed regulations of the company, posted up at the time in a conspicuous place inside its passenger cars then in the train, the company shall not be liable for the injury, if the injury occurs due to the person being improperly on the platform or within the baggage or freight car, or after having been notified by the conductor or any other person having charge of the train, that the person is not in the proper place if the company at the time furnished room and seats inside its passenger cars sufficient for the proper accommodation of its passengers. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.263 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.263 - Transportation of Railroad Employees; Vehicles.

462.263 Transportation of railroad employees; vehicles. Sec. 263.  Vehicles used to transport railroad employees shall be equipped with adequate seating, heating, and communication systems and shall comply with all safety requirements to operate on Michigan highways. This section shall not apply to motor vehicles used to transport employees on railroad property or in cases of extreme emergency unless the condition of the vehicle endangers employee safety. If a dispute arises as to the adequacy of the facilities provided, it may be submitted to and decided by the department. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.265 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.265 - Stringing Wire Over and Across Railway Right-of-Way; Procedures; Construction of Aerial Crossings; Dispute Between Parties; Order.

462.265 Stringing wire over and across railway right-of-way; procedures; construction of aerial crossings; dispute between parties; order. Sec. 265.  (1) A corporation or person shall not string any wire, electrical or other, over and across a railroad or street railway right-of-way unless 1 of the following procedures is followed:  (a) For crossings within the right-of-way of a public street, highway, road, or alley, notification shall first be given to the railroad company and railroad authority of the place and the manner in which the corporation or person desires to string any wire 30 calendar days prior to performance of the work unless the parties otherwise agree.  (b) For crossings at any other location not within the right-of-way of a public street, highway, road, or alley, notification shall first be given to the railroad company and railroad authority in writing of the place and the manner in which the corporation or person desires to string the wire and written or telegraphic permission shall be received from the railroad company and railroad authority prior to performance of the work. The railroad company shall respond positively or negatively to the request within 90 calendar days after the receipt of the request.  (2) Any aerial crossings shall be constructed in accordance with specifications of the Michigan public service commission and all applicable codes and laws.  (3) In case of a dispute emanating from subsections (1) and (2) which the parties cannot resolve within a reasonable time, either party may petition the department for a hearing. The department shall have jurisdiction to settle the dispute between the parties.  (4) Upon proof of violation of or failure to comply with subsections (1) and (2), a court of competent jurisdiction may issue an order immediately enjoining the violation. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
MI Comp L § 462.267 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.267 - Light or Banner Attached to Switch or Derailing Device; Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

462.267 Light or banner attached to switch or derailing device; prohibited conduct; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.Sec. 267.  (1) A person not authorized by a railroad company shall not destroy, remove, change, extinguish, or tamper with any light or banner attached to or connected with any switch or derailing device maintained by a railroad company.  (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 386, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021
MI Comp L § 462.303 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 462 - Railroads|Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)|Section 462.303 - Traffic Control Devices; Determination and Order by Department.

462.303 Traffic control devices; determination and order by department. Sec. 303.  The department, at no cost to the freight railroads or adjacent property owners, may order traffic control devices at existing farm, other private, bicycle, and pedestrian crossings of the railroad tracks of a high speed rail corridor including signs, signals, crossing gates, movable barriers, or other devices. The department may determine the number, type, and location of signs, signals, gates, or other types of safety devices which shall conform as closely as possible with generally recognized national standards. History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994