Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 259. Aviation § 259.181

Sec. 181.A person shall not tamper with, alter, destroy, remove, carry away, or cause to be carried away any objects used for the marking of licensed airports, landing fields, or other aeronautical facilities, or in any way change their position or location, except by the direction of the proper authorities charged with the maintenance and operation of the facilities.A person who violates this section or has illegally in his or her possession any objects or devices used for marking of airports, landing fields, or other aeronautical facilities is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $500.00, or community service of not more than 30 days, or any combination of these penalties.