MI SB0708

Requires permits from county road commissions for construction, operation, maintenance, or removal of facilities within county road rights-of-way, except for sidewalk installation and repair.

Exempts adjacent property owners from permit requirements for maintenance work outside the shoulder and roadway.

Allows county road commissions and local governments to adopt reasonable permit fee schedules covering only necessary and actual administrative costs, with separate procedures for annual and emergency permits.

Caps permit fees for government entities at $300 per permit or $1,000 total per project, and prohibits road commissions from denying permits for government-owned utility installations when proper security is provided.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment.