RIGHT OF ENTRY BY SURVEYORS

MCL ch. 54, subtit. Act 115 of 1976

in effect

MCL 54.121 “Surveyor” defined.

54.121. “Surveyor” defined. Sec. 1. As used in this act, "surveyor" means any of the following: (a) A surveyor employed by the government of the United States of America or this state. (b) A person who is a land surveyor registered in this state. (c) A person who is under the direct supervision of a person who is a surveyor under subdivision (a) or (b), and carrying on his person sufficient identification as to employer. 1976, Act 115, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1976

MCL 54.122 Right of entry; identification of vehicle.

54.122. Right of entry; identification of vehicle. Sec. 2. (1) A surveyor may enter upon public or private lands or waters in this state except buildings, for the purpose of making a survey. (2) A vehicle used for or during entry pursuant to this section shall be identified on the exterior by a proper and ethical sign listing name, address, and telephone number of the surveyor or firm. 1976, Act 115, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1976

MCL 54.123 Liability.

54.123. Liability. Sec. 3. A surveyor making an entry pursuant to section 2 shall be liable only for actual damage to crops or other property, or for actual damage due to negligence of the surveyor during the entry. 1976, Act 115, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1976

MCL 54.124 Forfeiture of claim for damage or injury.

54.124. Forfeiture of claim for damage or injury. Sec. 4. The surveyor by his entry shall forfeit any and all claim for damage or injury to his person and equipment while on the lands or waters, unless the damage or injury is caused by the intentional tortious conduct of another. 1976, Act 115, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1976

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