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Traction engines using wood fuel; spark arresters

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.242 Traction engines using wood fuel; spark arresters. Sec. 242.

Spark arresters on traction engines using wood fuel - Any person who shall own or operate upon the premises of any inhabitant of this state, or upon the highway, any traction or other portable steam engine, unless said engine shall be equipped with an efficient spark arrester at all times when in use and using wood as a fuel, and with proper fire extinguishers, either liquid or dry, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. All traction or other portable engines using wood for fuel shall be equipped with bonnet spark arresters having an oval top of number 10 mesh, 22 gauge wire and sides composed of number 6 mesh, 16 gauge wire.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.242 Former Law: See sections 1 and 2 of Act 339 of 1913, being CL 1915, §§ 7368 and 7369; and CL 1929, §§ 8924 and 8925.

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 242

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which includes Section 242 of the Michigan Penal Code. This section addresses the requirements for spark arresters on traction engines that use wood as fuel. Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a misdemeanor offense.

Requirement for Spark Arresters on Traction Engines

  1. The law stipulates that any person who owns or operates a traction or other portable steam engine on the premises of a Michigan resident or on a highway must ensure that the engine is equipped with an efficient spark arrester when using wood as fuel.
  2. In addition to spark arresters, the engine must also be equipped with proper fire extinguishers, which can be of the liquid or dry type.

Specifications for Spark Arresters

  1. All traction or portable engines that use wood as fuel must be equipped with bonnet spark arresters meeting specific design criteria.
  2. The spark arrester must have an oval top made of number 10 mesh, 22 gauge wire. The sides of the spark arrester must be composed of number 6 mesh, 16 gauge wire.

Penalties

  1. The failure to comply with the spark arrester requirement for traction engines using wood as fuel constitutes a misdemeanor offense. The specific penalties associated with this offense may vary, but generally involve criminal sanctions such as imprisonment or fines. The exact punishment will depend on the circumstances of the case and any aggravating or mitigating factors considered during sentencing.

Historical Context

Section 242 was originally enacted as part of Act 328 of 1931. It is important to note that this analysis is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult legal professionals or refer to the complete and current version of the Michigan Penal Code.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.

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