Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.51902: Forest cutting, slash, and debris; public utilities; responsibility for disposal.

Sec. 51902.

All cuttings of forest growth, slash, and debris resulting from the construction and maintenance of any railroad, that is a common carrier, telephone, telegraph, power, oil and gas line, or other public utility shall be disposed of by the person either directly or indirectly responsible for creating the cuttings, slash, and debris, in a manner approved by the department.