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MI Comp L § 324.51304 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51304 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51304 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to receipt of benefit if landowner permits cattle, horses, hogs, or goats to pasture upon private forest reservation.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51305 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51305 - Private Forestland Enhancement Fund.

324.51305 Private forestland enhancement fund.Sec. 51305.  (1) The private forestland enhancement fund is created within the state treasury.  (2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund, including general fund/general purpose appropriations, gifts, grants, and bequests. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.  (3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.  (4) The department shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.  (5) The department shall expend money from the fund, upon appropriation, only for 1 or more of the following purposes:  (a) Direct assistance.  (b) Indirect assistance.  (c) Administrative costs.   (6) The department shall establish criteria and procedures for approving proposed expenditures from the fund.  (7) The department of treasury shall, before November 1 of each year, notify the department of the balance in the fund at the close of the preceding fiscal year.  (8) As used in this section:  (a) "Administrative costs" includes, but is not limited to, costs incurred in administering the qualified forest program developed in section 7jj of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7jj[1].  (b) "Direct assistance" includes, but is not limited to, programs that will provide for any of the following:  (i) Programs devoted to nonindustrial private forestland to encourage the judicious management of forestlands to maximize economic and ecological value.  (ii) Incentive and cost-share programs to assist landowners.  (iii) Programs that enhance investment of private and federal funds in sustainable forest management.  (iv) Other programs established pursuant to this part.  (c) "Indirect assistance" includes, but is not limited to, programs that will provide for any of the following:  (i) Public education and demonstration programs on sustainable management of private forestland for increasing value for wildlife habitat or timber management, or both.  (ii) Educational programs.  (iii) Technical assistance programs.   (iv) The promotion of on-site evaluation systems and management practices. History: Add. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 324.51305, which pertained to stocking forest trees under rules of department, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51306 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51306 - List of Qualified Foresters; Preparation; Maintenance; Registration; Removal; Publication on Department's Website.

324.51306 List of qualified foresters; preparation; maintenance; registration; removal; publication on department's website.Sec. 51306.  (1) The department shall prepare and maintain a list of qualified foresters in the state.   (2) An individual who wishes to be included on the list of qualified foresters shall submit a registration to the department on a form prepared by the department. The registration form shall include all of the following:  (a) The category of qualified forester for which the individual meets the necessary requirements.  (b) The continuing education required for the individual to maintain his or her status as a qualified forester, including the date on which the continuing education is required to be completed.  (c) A place for an individual to certify with his or her signature that he or she meets the requirements of a qualified forester and is current with any continuing education that is required.   (d) A place to designate whether the individual is submitting a new registration or a renewal of registration.  (3) An individual may update his or her registration at any time by submitting a renewal of registration.   (4) An individual who no longer meets the requirements to be considered a qualified forester shall notify the department in writing, and the department shall remove the individual from the list of qualified foresters.  (5) The department shall publish the list of qualified foresters on the department's website. History: Add. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 324.51306, which pertained to complete restocking of private forest reservation with forest trees, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51307 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51307 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51307 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to varieties of forest trees.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51308 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51308 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51308 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to record of private forest reservations to be kept by county treasurer.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51309 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51309 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51309 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to record of private forest reservations to be kept by township supervisor or assessor.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51310 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51310 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51310 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to form of application and contract to be filed with county treasurer and form of notice by the treasurer to supervisor or assessing officer.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51311 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51311 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51311 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to examination of private forest reservations by supervisor or assessor when real estate is assessed for taxation.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51312 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312)|451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312)|Section 324.51312 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51312 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to taxes levied and fees collected after 1993.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51502 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51502 - Department of Natural Resources; Authority; Appointment of Assistants.

324.51502 Department of natural resources; authority; appointment of assistants. Sec. 51502.  The department shall have charge of the prevention and suppression of forest fires and shall appoint assistants as needed to implement this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51503 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51503 - Burning Permits; Conditions.

324.51503 Burning permits; conditions.  Sec. 51503.  (1) At any time the ground is not snow-covered, a person shall not burn any flammable material on or adjacent to forest land, except for domestic purposes, without a permit from the department.  (2) The department shall set the times of day and, consistent with this part, the conditions under which burning for other than domestic purposes on or adjacent to forest land is permitted.  (3) Any person doing any burning on or adjacent to forest land for other than domestic purposes, prior to such burning operations, and at all times while the burning continues, shall take such action in and around the area in which the burning is done so as to prevent the spread of fire as may be required by the department. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51503b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51503b - Prescribed Burning; Liability; Requirements.

324.51503b Prescribed burning; liability; requirements.Sec. 51503b.  (1) Prescribed burning does not constitute a public or private nuisance when conducted in compliance with this part, part 55, and rules promulgated to implement this part or part 55.  (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a property owner or his or her agent conducting prescribed burning is not liable for damage or injury caused by the fire or resulting smoke.  (3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply to a prescribed burn only if all of the following requirements are met:  (a) The landowner or his or her designee has specifically consented to the prescribed burn.  (b) The requirements of section 51503 are met.  (c) There are adequate firebreaks at the burn site and sufficient personnel and firefighting equipment for the control of the fire.  (d) A certified prescribed burn manager is present on site with a copy of the prescription, from ignition of the prescribed burn to its completion.  (e) The damage or injury does not result from the fire escaping the boundary of the area authorized in the permit under section 51503.  (f) The property owner or his or her agent is not grossly negligent.  (4) Subsection (2) does not affect liability for injury to or death of a person engaged in the prescribed burning. History: Add. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51503c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51503c - Prescribed Burn; Notice of Location; Record of Attempts to Notify; Contents of Notice; Violation.

324.51503c Prescribed burn; notice of location; record of attempts to notify; contents of notice; violation.Sec. 51503c.  (1) Before conducting a prescribed burn, the department shall attempt to notify by telephone and electronic mail the township supervisor and the primary public safety answering point of each township where the prescribed burn is to take place. The department shall maintain a record of the notification attempts. The notice shall include all of the following:  (a) The location, expected date, and estimated number of acres of the prescribed burn.  (b) The name, electronic mail address, and telephone number of the person in charge of the prescribed burn.  (2) A violation of this section is not subject to section 51512. History: Add. 2017, Act 60, Eff. Sept. 26, 2017 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51504 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51504 - Acts Prohibited.

324.51504 Acts prohibited. Sec. 51504.  A person shall not do any of the following:  (a) Dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes or other flaming or glowing substances, or any other substance or thing that is likely to ignite a forest, brush, grass, or woods fire; or throw or drop from a moving vehicle any such object or substance.  (b) Set fire to, or cause or procure the setting on fire of, any flammable material on or adjacent to forest land without taking reasonable precautions both before and while lighting the fire and at all times after the lighting of the fire to prevent the escape of the fire; or leave the fire before it is extinguished.  (c) Set a backfire or cause a backfire to be set, except under the direct supervision of an established fire control agency or unless it can be established that the setting of the backfire is necessary for the purpose of saving life or valuable property.  (d) Destroy, break down, mutilate, or remove any fire control sign or poster erected by an established fire control agency in the administration of its lawful duties and authorities.  (e) Use or operate on or adjacent to forest land, a welding torch, tar pot, or other device that may cause a fire, without clearing flammable material surrounding the operation or without taking other reasonable precautions necessary to ensure against the starting and spreading of fire.  (f) Operate or cause to be operated any engine, other machinery, or powered vehicle not equipped with spark arresters or other suitable devices to prevent the escape of fire or sparks.  (g) Discharge or cause to be discharged a gun firing incendiary or tracer bullets or tracer charge onto or across any forest land. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51505 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51505 - Refuse Disposal Facilities; Devices; Conditions; Rules.

324.51505 Refuse disposal facilities; devices; conditions; rules. Sec. 51505.  Any person maintaining or operating a refuse disposal facility shall provide devices and conditions that will promote the safe operation and guard against the escape of fire. The department may promulgate rules for the implementation of this section. This part does not give the department the authority to allow burning of garbage at refuse disposal facilities contrary to part 115. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51506 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)|451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)|Section 324.51506 - Violation of Part Causing Forest or Grass Fire; Violation of MCL 324.51503c; Liability; Other Right of Action for Damages.

324.51506 Violation of part causing forest or grass fire; violation of MCL 324.51503c; liability; other right of action for damages.Sec. 51506.  (1) Except as provided in section 51503b, a person who, in violating this part, causes a forest or grass fire is liable for all damages resulting from that fire, including the cost of any governmental unit fighting the fire. This subsection does not apply to a violation by the department of section 51503c.  (2) If the department violates section 51503c, the department is liable for any costs incurred by a township as a result of the prescribed burn.  (3) Except as provided in section 51503b, this part does not affect any other right of action for damages. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 60, Eff. Sept. 26, 2017 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA