Michigan Compiled Laws Act 35 Of 1867 Nonprofit Street Railway Act (472.1 - 472.36)

AN ACT to provide for the formation of nonprofit street railway companies, defining their powers and duties and authorizing the construction, use, maintenance and ownership of street railways for the transportation of passengers, and for accumulating, storing, manufacturing, conducting, using, selling, furnishing and supplying electricity and electric power, by such companies; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide remedies and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a transit development finance zone; and to authorize the use of tax increment financing.

History: 1867, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1867 ;-- Am. 1919, Act 179, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 486, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009

Section 472.1 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "nonprofit street railway act". History: 1867, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1867...
Section 472.2 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to incorporation of street railway companies.
Section 472.3 Legislative Intent.
The legislature finds and declares that there exists in this state a need to encourage the development of transportation facilities and the provision of...
Section 472.4 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to filing articles of incorporation.
Section 472.5 Construction Of Act.
(1) This act shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purpose of the act as complete and independent authorization for...
Section 472.6 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to election, terms, and qualification of board of directors.
Section 472.7 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Department" means the state transportation department. (b) "Nonprofit corporation" means that term as defined under section 108 of...
Section 472.8 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to majority of directors as quorum.
Section 472.9 Street Railway; Organization; Articles Of Incorporation; Filing; Applicability Of The Nonprofit Corporation Act.
(1) After the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection, 1 or more persons may organize a street railway under this...
Section 472.10 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to powers of president and directors.
Section 472.11 Nonprofit Corporation As Street Railway; Amendment Of Articles Of Incorporation Required; Provisions; Adoption; Filing; Applicability Of The Nonprofit Corporation Act.
(1) A nonprofit corporation may become a street railway under this act and acquire, own, construct, furnish, equip, complete, operate, improve, and maintain a...
Section 472.12 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to status, transfer, and issuance of shares of stock.
Section 472.13 Acquiring, Constructing, Operating, And Maintaining Street Railway System On Highways Of Road Authority; Approval; Terms And Conditions; Operating License Agreement; Public Hearing; Decision As Final And Binding; Costs; Condition; Easements; Revoking Consent Or Depriving Rights And Privileges; Powers Of Street Railway; "Public Transportation Provider" Defined.
(1) A street railway may acquire, own, construct, furnish, equip, complete, operate, improve, and maintain a street railway system in and upon the streets...
Section 472.14 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to consent for construction and maintenance of street railway.
Section 472.15 Use Or Consumption Of Electricity And Electric Power By Street Railway And Street Railway System; Relocation And Modification Of Public Utility Facilities; Sound Utility Practice; Costs; Agreement; Exemption From Taxation; Enforcement Action; Definitions.
(1) Subject to applicable law and applicable regulations of this state, a city, a township, or a village, a street railway may generate, store,...
Section 472.16 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to borrowing money and issuing bonds.
Section 472.17 Street Or Highway Grades; Conformance By Company; Alteration Or Change; Consent Required; Manner Of Laying And Maintaining Track.
(1) In constructing a street railway system, a street railway shall conform to grades established by a road authority for a public street or...
Section 472.18 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to laying of track and repair of roadbed.
Section 472.19 Rules And Regulations; Establishment By Road Authority.
A road authority may establish and prescribe rules and regulations applicable to a street railway operating in or upon a public street or highway...
Section 472.20 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to fares.
Section 472.21 Refusal Of Person To Pay Fare Or Obey Regulations; Removal Of Person; Placement Of Impediment Upon Track As Felony; Throwing Stone, Brick, Or Other Missile As Misdemeanor.
(1) If a person refuses to pay a fare owed to a street railway or refuses to obey regulations established by the street railway...
Section 472.22 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to stockholder liability.
Section 472.23 Transit Operations Finance Zone.
(1) At the request of a street railway, and with the consent of the department, a city, village, or township in which a street...
Section 472.24, 472.25 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to suits against stockholders and submission of an annual report.
Section 472.27 Transfer Of Records To Bureau Of Commercial Services; Organization Of Entity; Street Railway Not Subject To Railroad Code Of 1993.
(1) Within 30 days of the effective date of the amendatory act that added section 21, the secretary of state or any other agency...
Section 472.28-472.36 Repealed. 2008, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to injury to railway property; powers, rights, and liabilities of existing companies; organization of street railways; precedence at railway...

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