2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Act 39 of 1883


WATER POWER COMPANIES

Act 39 of 1883

AN ACT to authorize the formation of corporations for the purpose of excavating, constructing and maintaining water courses with water power appurtenant thereto, for accumulating, storing, conducting, selling, furnishing and supplying, upon an agreed rental, water and water power for mining, milling, manufacturing, domestic, municipal and agricultural purposes.


History: 1883, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Apr. 21, 1883
Popular Name: Water Company Act




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentDescription
Section 486.51Water power and supply corporations; incorporators; powers.
Section 486.52Certificate; contents; recording and filing.
Section 486.53Body corporate; governing laws.
Section 486.54Board of directors; members, election, qualification.
Section 486.55Board of directors; election, notice.
Section 486.56Board of directors; majority control.
Section 486.57Capital stock; subscriptions; increase, procedure.
Section 486.58Capital stock; subscriptions, calling in; sale, procedure, proceeds; purchaser's rights.
Section 486.59Corporate powers; liabilities and restrictions.
Section 486.60Power to construct railroads, telegraph and telephone lines; holding of realty.
Section 486.61Furnishing and use of water; rent, collection.
Section 486.62Injury to stream or property; misdemeanor, penalty.
Section 486.63Board of directors; annual report, contents.
Section 486.65Stockholder's liability; recovery prerequisites.
Section 486.66Shares deemed personal property; transfer.

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