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Mich. Comp. Laws § 462.131 (2026)

Regulatory and police power of department; rules.

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RAILROAD CODE OF 1993


Act 354 of 1993


462.131 Regulatory and police power of department; rules.

Sec. 131.

    (1) To the extent provided in this act, the department shall have and exercise regulatory and police power over railroad companies in this state insofar as such power has not been preempted by federal law or regulation.

    (2) The department may promulgate and enforce rules relating to sanitation and adequate shelter as affecting the welfare and health of railroad employees, to the extent such rules are not preempted by federal law or regulation. Rules promulgated under this act shall be promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2008–2008 · leading case: Adrian & Blissfield R.R. v. Vill. of Blissfield, 550 F.3d 533 (6th Cir. 2008).
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Adrian & Blissfield R.R. v. Vill. of Blissfield, 550 F.3d 533 (6th Cir. 2008). · cites it 2× “The Village argues that it acted under its police power to provide walkways across the railroad tracks for pedestrian safety pursuant to Michigan statutes, Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 462.131 and 462.309, that do not “attempt to regulate rail transportation” on their face.”
Adrian & Blissfield R.R. Co. v. Vill. of Blissfield (6th Cir. 2008). · cites it 2× “The Village argues that it acted under its police power to provide walkways across the railroad tracks for pedestrian safety pursuant to Michigan statutes, Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 462.131 and 462.309, that do not “attempt to regulate rail transportation” on their face.”
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