43.51 “Fence” defined. Sec. 1. As used in this act,“fence” means a structure or natural barrier which is sufficient to confine an animal as defined in section 1 of Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 433.11 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1978, Act 34, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
43.53 Payment for construction and maintenance of fence; compensation for use of fence by adjoining property owner; constructing fence in lieu of compensation. Sec. 3. (1) The owner of real property who constructs a fence shall pay for the construction and maintenance of that fence. (2) If an adjoining property owner or a tenant using […]
43.54 Fence viewer; appointment; term; request and payment for services; advance notice; compensation. Sec. 4. (1) The township board in each township shall appoint not less than 1 resident of the township, who may be a township trustee, as a fence viewer. The person or persons appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the township […]
43.55 Fence viewer; duties; notice of decision; boundary disputes; appeal. Sec. 5. (1) If engaged under section 4(2), a fence viewer shall do 1 or more of the following: (a) Determine if a property owner or tenant in possession of property is using a fence constructed or maintained by an adjoining property owner, and if […]
43.56 Settlement of boundary line disputes; selection of fence viewer. Sec. 6. (1) If a dispute arises with regard to a fence that is the boundary line between townships, or partly in 1 township and partly in another township, 1 fence viewer from each township may be selected to settle the dispute or 1 fence […]
43.57 Constructing or maintaining fence; decision or agreement to divide costs binding on heirs and assigns of parties. Sec. 7. If there is a decision made for the division of costs of constructing or maintaining a fence by a fence viewer, or through mutual written agreement of the parties recorded in the office of the […]
43.58 Payment of amount required under MCL 43.53 or MCL 43.55; time; amount as lien on property; report; spreading amount on assessment roll; collection; payment to property owner. Sec. 8. (1) The amount of the payment required by a property owner or tenant under section 3 or 5 shall be made on or before the […]
43.59 Repeal of MCL 43.1 to 43.21. Sec. 9. Sections 1 to 21 of chapter 18 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, being sections 43.1 to 43.21 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, are repealed. History: 1978, Act 34, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
43.60 Effective date. Sec. 10. This act shall take effect October 1, 1978. History: 1978, Act 34, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
