324.51506 Violation of part causing forest or grass fire; violation of MCL 324.51503c; liability; other right of action for damages.Sec. 51506. (1) Except as provided in section 51503b, a person who, in violating this part, causes a forest or grass fire is liable for all damages resulting from that fire, including the cost of any governmental unit fighting the fire. This subsection does not apply to a violation by the department of section 51503c. (2) If the department violates section 51503c, the department is liable for any costs incurred by a township as a result of the prescribed burn. (3) Except as provided in section 51503b, this part does not affect any other right of action for damages. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 60, Eff. Sept. 26, 2017 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA