Michigan Compiled Laws Act 162 Of 1990 Campgrounds (554.651 - 554.658)

AN ACT to provide certain remedies to owners and operators of certain campgrounds in case of disturbances, damage to property, nonpayment of rent, or unlawful presence on certain campgrounds; to allow for a lien in favor of campground owners and operators and to provide for its enforcement; and to prescribe certain powers of law enforcement officers.

History: 1990, Act 162, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991

Section 554.651 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Campground” means that term as defined in section 12501 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of...
Section 554.652 Removal Of Occupant, Guest, Or Other Individual From Campground; Grounds; Civil Rights.
The operator of a campground may remove or cause to be removed from the campground, in the manner provided in this section, any occupant...
Section 554.653 Requesting Occupant To Depart As Condition To Removal From Campground; Contents Of Written Request; Return Of Unused Portion Of Advance Payment; Remaining On Campground As Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Before an occupant is removed from a campground for a reason prescribed in section 2, the operator shall request that the occupant immediately depart...
Section 554.654 Disconnecting Utilities; Grounds; Notice; Written Arrangement For Payment Of Account; Copy; Payment Agreement; Reconnecting Utilities.
If an occupant has accumulated an outstanding account in excess of an amount equal to 3 nights' rent at a campground, the operator may...
Section 554.655 Removal Or Arrest By Law Enforcement Officer; Service Of Warrant; Care Of Personal Property; Refund.
(1) If any occupant, guest of an occupant, or other individual engages in an act or omission for which an operator may remove a...
Section 554.656 Grounds For Eviction.
In addition to grounds for eviction established under this act, grounds for eviction may be established in a written lease agreement between the occupant...
Section 554.657 Lien Generally.
The operator has a lien upon all personal property left on the campground site for rent or other lawful charges incurred and not paid...
Section 554.658 Enforcement Of Lien; Sale Of Personal Property; Notice; Advertisement; Time And Place Of Sale; Redemption; Inventory; Lien Searches; Payment By Prior Lienholder; Rights Of Purchaser In Good Faith; Responsibility For Procuring Title; Distribution Of Proceeds; Records; Donations To Charity Or Other Disposition Of Property; Damages For Noncompliance.
(1) An operator's lien under section 7 shall be enforced only as provided in this section. (2) An operator whose claim for rent or...

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