Terms Used In Michigan Laws 554.654

  • Campground: means that term as defined in section 12501 of the public health code, Act No. See Michigan Laws 554.651
  • in writing: shall be construed to include printing, engraving, and lithographing; except that if the written signature of a person is required by law, the signature shall be the proper handwriting of the person or, if the person is unable to write, the person's proper mark, which may be, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law, a clear and classifiable fingerprint of the person made with ink or another substance. See Michigan Laws 8.3q
  • Occupant: means a person who occupies a site in a campground. See Michigan Laws 554.651
  • Operator: means a person who owns or operates a campground, and includes the employees and agents of the person who owns or operates the campground. See Michigan Laws 554.651
   If an occupant has accumulated an outstanding account in excess of an amount equal to 3 nights’ rent at a campground, the operator may disconnect the utilities of the occupant’s recreational vehicle and give written notice to the occupant that the action is for the purpose of requiring the occupant to meet with the operator and arrange for payment of the occupant’s account. The arrangement shall be in writing, and a copy shall be furnished to the occupant. Upon entering into a payment agreement, the operator shall reconnect the utilities of the recreational vehicle.