Sec. 493.
Protection of exploration pits and holes—Any person who shall sink, dig or cause to be
sunk or dug, any shaft, pit, hole or trench on any uninclosed or unoccupied land within this
state to a depth of 4 feet or more, for the purpose of exploring for minerals or making other
discoveries, and shall fail and neglect to fill the same or erect or cause to be erected and
maintain or cause to be maintained around the same a good substantial fence or enclosure not
less than 4 feet high, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.§ 750.493Protection of exploration; pits and holes
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