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MI HB5600
Bill
Status
12/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Steven Johnson
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AI Summary
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Allows relinquishment of public utility easements recorded on plats without court action if parties enter written agreement, including the utility/municipality, lot owners subject to easement, owners of 2/3 of lots within 300 feet, and the municipality's governing board.
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Expands relinquishment process to include paths, walkways, or sidewalks dedicated to public use on recorded plats, requiring written agreement between affected lot owners and owners of at least 2/3 of lots within 300 feet.
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Requires relinquishment agreements to meet recordation requirements and become effective upon recording with the register of deeds and filing with the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.
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Mandates that the register of deeds and Department of Labor and Economic Growth cross-reference the relinquishment agreement to the affected plat.
Legislative Description
Land use: land division; public utility easement as part of recorded plat; expand to include a public path, walkway, or sidewalk as part of the recorded plat. Amends sec. 222a of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.222a).
Property: recording
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
6/8/2022