M L  
95th Legislature Regular Session  
Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 139 of 2009  
House: Adjourned until Tuesday, December 01, 2009 1:30:00 PM  
Senate: Adjourned until Tuesday, December 01, 2009 10:00:00 AM  
HomeRegisterWhy Register?LoginNew!Help




Act 72 of 1945
Search within this Statute for


INSECT PESTS AND PLANT DISEASES

Act 72 of 1945

AN ACT to prevent the importation from other states, and the spread within this state, of all serious insect pests and contagious plant diseases and to provide for their repression and control, imposing certain powers and duties on the commissioner of agriculture; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts.


History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 52, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2005


© 2009 Legislative Council, State of Michigan

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 286.251SectionExaminations for insects or infectious diseases; marking; notice to destroy, posting; appeals.
Section 286.252SectionOrders of commissioner; refusal to carry out.
Section 286.253SectionDeclaration as public nuisances.
Section 286.254SectionReport of inspections.
Section 286.255SectionAuthority to enter upon premises; treatment to prevent spread of disease; owners recompensed for loss.
Section 286.256SectionCommissioner may make rules and regulations; quarantines.
Section 286.257SectionLiability of agent.
Section 286.259SectionViolation of act; misdemeanor; penalty; applicability of subsection (1).
Section 286.260SectionViolation of rule or order; civil infraction; fine; misdemeanor; felony; penalties; liability.

Acceptable Use Policy Privacy Policy Copyright Infringement Comment Form
The Michigan Legislature Website is a free service of the Legislative Internet Technology Team in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Senate.  The information obtained from this site is not intended to replace official versions of that information and is subject to revision. The Legislature presents this information, without warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the information, timeliness, or completeness. If you believe the information is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete or if you have problems accessing or reading the information, please send your concerns to the appropriate agency using the online Comment Form in the bar above this text.

Questions about the law?  Contact the State Law Library between 1-5pm (M-F) - (517) 373-0630 or use the comment form to send them email.