Michigan Notice to Drain Commissioner (Drain Code — Apportionment Appeal) is a legal document that is used to challenge the apportionment of a drain assessment or a drain improvement cost. The document is generated and submitted to the Drain Commissioner's Office by a party that wishes to contest the apportionment of the assessment or improvement cost. There are two distinct types of Michigan Notice to Drain Commissioner (Drain Code — Apportionment Appeal): 1. Appeal of Apportionment: This type of appeal is used when a party wishes to challenge the apportionment of a drain assessment or a drain improvement cost. The appeal must include the reasons why the apportionment is being contested and any relevant supporting evidence. 2. Appeal of Apportionment After Notice of Assessment: This type of appeal is used when a party wishes to challenge the apportionment of a drain assessment or a drain improvement cost after receiving notice of the assessment. The appeal must include the reasons why the apportionment is being contested and any relevant supporting evidence. Both types of appeals must be filed with the Drain Commissioner's Office before the deadline specified in the notice of assessment. The Drain Commissioner will consider the appeal and issue a decision in accordance with Michigan's Drain Code.