483.1 Definitions; crude oil, petroleum, or carbon dioxide substances; buying, selling, or transporting; applicability of subsection (2). Sec. 1. (1) As used in this act: (a) “Carbon dioxide substance” means a gaseous or liquid substance, consisting primarily of carbon dioxide, that will be put in storage or that has been or will be used to […]
483.11 Immediate effect. Sec. 11. An emergency is hereby declared, by reason whereof it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, safety, convenience and welfare that this act take immediate effect. History: 1929, Act 16, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1929 ;– CL 1929, 11662 ;– CL 1948, 483.11
483.2 Condemnation for acquisition of right-of-ways; proceedings. Sec. 2. (1) A person described in section 1 is granted the right to condemn property by eminent domain and the use of the highways in this state to acquire necessary rights-of-way for any of the following purposes: (a) To transport crude oil or petroleum or carbon dioxide […]
483.2a “Pipeline” defined; notice to property owners; offer of easement. Sec. 2a. (1) As used in this section and section 2b, “pipeline” means a pipeline used or to be used to transport crude oil or petroleum or carbon dioxide substances. (2) A person who is conducting survey work for a proposed pipeline under this act […]
483.2b Minimizing physical impact and economic damage; good faith effort by pipeline company. Sec. 2b. A pipeline company shall make a good-faith effort to minimize the physical impact and economic damage that result from the construction and repair of a pipeline. History: Add. 1997, Act 125, Imd. Eff. Nov. 5, 1997
483.3 Control, investigation, and regulation by Michigan public service commission; private business excepted. Sec. 3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the commission is granted the power to control, investigate, and regulate a person doing any of the following: (a) Exercising or claiming the right to carry or transport crude oil or petroleum, or any of […]
483.4 Common purchaser defined; purchase without discrimination. Sec. 4. A person claiming or exercising the right to carry or transport crude oil or petroleum, or any of the products thereof, or carbon dioxide substances, by pipe line or pipe lines, for hire, compensation, or otherwise, in this state, as owner, lessee, licensee, or by virtue […]
483.5 Common carrier defined; carrier without discrimination. Sec. 5. A person engaged in the business of carrying or transporting crude oil or petroleum, or any of the products thereof, or carbon dioxide substances, for hire or compensation or otherwise, by pipe line or lines, within this state, is a common carrier thereof as at common […]
483.6 Acceptance of act; plat, filing. Sec. 6. Before any corporation, association or person shall have, possess, enjoy or exercise the right of eminent domain, right-of-way, right to locate, maintain, or operate pipe lines, fixtures or equipment appurtenant thereto, or used in connection therewith, as authorized by the provisions of this act, or shall have, […]
483.7 Penalties; civil liability. Sec. 7. Any corporation, association or person, violating any provision of this act or any order or regulation of the commission made pursuant thereto, shall be deemed guilty of an unlawful act and shall be liable to a penalty of not less than 100 dollars, nor more than 20,000 dollars. Any […]
483.8 Public utilities commission; rules and orders. Sec. 8. The commission is hereby authorized and empowered to make all rules, regulations, and orders, necessary to give effect to and enforce the provisions of this act. History: 1929, Act 16, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1929 ;– CL 1929, 11659 ;– CL 1948, 483.8
483.9 Public utilities commission; employment of assistants. Sec. 9. The commission is hereby authorized and empowered to employ such clerks, inspectors, and experts as may be necessary to carry out and administer the provisions of this act. History: 1929, Act 16, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1929 ;– CL 1929, 11660 ;– CL 1948, 483.9
