§ 168.654aElection precinct; composition; "clearly observable boundaries" defined

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Sec. 654a.
    (1) An election precinct under this act must be composed as nearly as practicable of
 compact and contiguous territory and must have clearly defined and clearly observable
 boundaries.
    (2) As used in this section, "clearly observable boundaries" includes 1 or more of the
 following:
    (a) A named road or street.
    (b) A road or highway that is part of the federal, state primary, or state secondary road
 system.
    (c) A river, stream, or drainage feature that is 40 feet or more in width.
    (d) A natural or constructed permanent physical feature that is shown on an official county,
 city, or township map issued by the department of transportation or a United States Geological
 Survey topographical map.
    (e) An apartment building, a dormitory, or other permanent multiple-unit housing structure.
    (f) Any line or demarcation that meets the requirements of and is recognized by the United
 States Census Bureau.

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