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MI Comp L § 399.72 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 152 of 1984 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board Act (399.71 - 399.76)|Section 399.72 - Definitions.

399.72 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Advisory board" means the Michigan iron industry museum advisory board created by section 3.  (b) "Museum site" means certain state land and facilities in the county of Marquette constituting an historical commemoration of the first iron production area in the Lake Superior region. History: 1984, Act 152, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1984 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 232, Imd. Eff. Oct. 8, 1990
MI Comp L § 399.74 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 152 of 1984 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board Act (399.71 - 399.76)|Section 399.74 - Duties of Advisory Board.

399.74 Duties of advisory board. Sec. 4.  The advisory board shall do all of the following:  (a) Advise the department of history, arts, and libraries as to construction of, and policies, plans, and programs concerning the museum site.  (b) Facilitate cooperation between the department of history, arts, and libraries and public and private entities interested in historic preservation at the museum site.  (c) Encourage donations of real and personal property to the department of history, arts, and libraries for purposes incidental to, or connected with, the museum site, including artifacts associated with the museum site.  (d) Promote public use of the museum site. History: 1984, Act 152, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1984 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 77, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001
MI Comp L § 399.75 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 152 of 1984 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board Act (399.71 - 399.76)|Section 399.75 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice.

399.75 Conducting business at public meeting; notice. Sec. 5.  The business which the advisory board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the advisory board held in compliance with the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976. History: 1984, Act 152, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1984
MI Comp L § 399.76 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 152 of 1984 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board Act (399.71 - 399.76)|Section 399.76 - Availability of Writings to Public.

399.76 Availability of writings to public. Sec. 6.  A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the advisory board in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1984, Act 152, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1984
MI Comp L § 399.81 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 409 of 1998 - Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Act (399.81 - 399.85)|Section 399.81 - Short Title.

399.81 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan freedom trail commission act". History: 1998, Act 409, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1998 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries under the Michigan freedom trail commission act to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.82 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 409 of 1998 - Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Act (399.81 - 399.85)|Section 399.82 - Definitions.

399.82 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Department" means the department of history, arts, and libraries.  (b) "Michigan freedom trail commission" or "commission" means the Michigan freedom trail commission created in section 3. History: 1998, Act 409, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1998 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 79, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries under the Michigan freedom trail commission act to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.84 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 409 of 1998 - Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Act (399.81 - 399.85)|Section 399.84 - Commission; Duties.

399.84 Commission; duties. Sec. 4.  The commission shall do all of the following:  (a) Review, plan, and implement a master plan to promote and preserve the history of the freedom trail and underground railroad in this state.  (b) Work in conjunction with state and federal authorities to sponsor commemorations, linkages, seminars, and public forums on the freedom trail and underground railroad in this state and neighboring states.  (c) Assist and promote the making of applications for inclusion in the national and state register of historic places for significant historic places related to the freedom trail and the underground railroad in Michigan.  (d) Assist and develop partnerships to seek public and private funds to carry out activities to protect, preserve, and promote the legacy of the freedom trail and underground railroad in this state.  History: 1998, Act 409, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1998 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries under the Michigan freedom trail commission act to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.85 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 409 of 1998 - Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Act (399.81 - 399.85)|Section 399.85 - Report.

399.85 Report. Sec. 5.  The commission shall annually report to the governor and both houses of the legislature on the activities of the commission in the prior calendar year.  History: 1998, Act 409, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1998 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries under the Michigan freedom trail commission act to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.111 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 69 of 1976 - Historic Sites (399.111 - 399.113)|Section 399.111 - Historic Sites; Acquisition and Maintenance by Department of History, Arts, and Libraries.

399.111 Historic sites; acquisition and maintenance by department of history, arts, and libraries. Sec. 1.  The department of history, arts, and libraries may acquire and maintain historic sites for use by the public. The department of history, arts, and libraries may receive lands or rights to lands in the name of the state and for the benefit of the public by either purchase or gift. The department of history, arts, and libraries may enter into contracts for the purchase of historic sites listed on the state register of historic sites, and on fulfillment of the terms and conditions in a contract may accept a deed or deeds. History: 1976, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 1976 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 73, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.112 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 69 of 1976 - Historic Sites (399.111 - 399.113)|Section 399.112 - Receiving and Holding Real or Personal Property in Trust for State; Disposition of Money or Other Personal Property; State Historic Site Fund; Use and Expenditure of Proceeds.

399.112 Receiving and holding real or personal property in trust for state; disposition of money or other personal property; state historic site fund; use and expenditure of proceeds. Sec. 2.  The department of history, arts, and libraries may receive and hold in trust for the state a grant or devise of land or rights in land and a gift or bequest of money or other nonhistoric personal property made for the purposes of this act. If money or other personal property is received, the property shall be appraised at current market value and be turned over to the state treasurer who shall preserve and invest all money and property received as provided by law. The invested funds shall be known as the state historic site fund and the proceeds shall be used and expended under the direction of the department of history, arts, and libraries to carry out the purposes of this act. History: 1976, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 509, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1978 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 73, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.113 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 69 of 1976 - Historic Sites (399.111 - 399.113)|Section 399.113 - Transfer of Historic Site by Municipality to Department of History, Arts, and Libraries.

399.113 Transfer of historic site by municipality to department of history, arts, and libraries. Sec. 3.  Any municipality may transfer the care and control of a historic site or property suitable as a historic site to the department of history, arts, and libraries. The transfer shall be upon terms and for a period of time as may be mutually agreed upon. History: 1976, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 1976 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 73, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.151 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.151 - Short Title.

399.151 Short title.Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Governor John B. Swainson Michigan historical markers act". History: 1955, Act 10, Eff. Oct. 14, 1955 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.152 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.152 - Definitions.

399.152 Definitions.Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Application" means a request for the placement of an official Michigan historical marker at the location of a historic resource or site and for the resource's or site's listing in the state register of historic sites.  (b) "Center" means the Michigan history center established in the Michigan history center act, 2016 PA 470, MCL 399.801 to 399.812.  (c) "Commission" means the Michigan historical commission created in section 3 of the Michigan historical commission act, 2016 PA 469, MCL 399.833.  (d) "Department" means the department of natural resources.  (e) "Fund" means the Michigan history center operations fund created in section 8 of the Michigan history center act, 2016 PA 470, MCL 399.808.  (f) "Historic resource" means a publicly or privately owned building, structure, site, object, or open space of historic significance to this state, including places associated with a significant individual, group, or event in this state.  (g) "Historic significance" means value in relation to historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, technological, or cultural disciplines.  (h) "Marker" or "official Michigan historical marker" means Michigan historical marker signage as approved by the commission under this act.  (i) "Michigander" means a resident of the state of Michigan.  (j) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other private legal entity.  (k) "Work" means construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, or demolition. History: 1955, Act 10, Eff. Oct. 14, 1955 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 249, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.153 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.153 - Preservation of History, Culture, and Related Public Education as Public Purpose; Administration of Michigan Historical Marker Program; Agreement; Goals.

399.153 Preservation of history, culture, and related public education as public purpose; administration of Michigan historical marker program; agreement; goals.Sec. 3.  The preservation of history, culture, and related public education are declared to be public purposes. In fulfillment of these purposes, the department may administer a Michigan historical marker program. After formal consultation with the commission, the department may enter into an agreement to assist with administration of the Michigan historical marker program. Using modern professional practices, the center shall ensure that the Michigan historical marker program meets the following goals:  (a) Identify and locate historic sites, events, objects, subjects, and persons having historic significance to this state.  (b) Educate the public about significant people, places, events, and things in Michigan history and thereby develop the public's knowledge of the importance of Michigan history.  (c) Encourage the public to preserve historic resources and to develop a sense of identity as Michiganders.  (d) Enhance cultural tourism in this state by encouraging residents and visitors to investigate historic resources and this state's heritage sites.  (e) Unite people from various regions of this state through improved dissemination of information about historic resources and this state's heritage and cultural resources. History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.154 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.154 - State Register of Historic Sites; Addition of Markers and Locations; Information Provided by Department Through Online, Printed, or Other Media.

399.154 State register of historic sites; addition of markers and locations; information provided by department through online, printed, or other media.Sec. 4.  The department shall maintain the state register of historic sites. Markers and locations approved by the commission shall be added to the state register of historic sites. The department shall provide information to the public regarding the state register of historic sites, the marker database, and the Michigan historical marker program through online, printed, or other media. History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.156 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.156 - Marker; Review, Modification, and Approval of Text; Location; Site Number; Inclusion of Certain Names Prohibited; Words; Reference as "Great Lakes State"; Agreement.

399.156 Marker; review, modification, and approval of text; location; site number; inclusion of certain names prohibited; words; reference as "Great Lakes State"; agreement.Sec. 6.  (1) The commission shall review, modify if necessary, and approve appropriate text, and review and approve the location for each marker. The commission shall exercise its judgment and discretion in revising and approving proposed marker text and may advise the department on matters pertaining to applications and related decisions. The department shall issue an official site number for each historic resource or site designated for placement of an official Michigan historical marker.  (2) An official Michigan historical marker shall not include or mention the name of a living commissioner or any other living state official.  (3) An official Michigan historical marker shall include the words "Michigan history center and Michigan historical commission". To comply with this subsection, the department may alter a marker that does not include these words.  (4) An official Michigan historical marker may reference Michigan as the "Great Lakes State" and shall meet all of the following requirements:  (a) Be dark green with gold lettering.  (b) Have a logo or seal with a wolverine emblem in its upper area or crest.   (c) Include the words "registered Michigan historic site".  (5) The department may enter into a written agreement with another state, local, or federal agency regarding the placement of an official Michigan historical marker on property under the jurisdiction of the agency. The agreement may address security, payment for the marker, and other appropriate matters. History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.157 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.157 - Official Michigan Historical Marker; Property; Control; Ownership; Transfer Prohibited; Stolen or Damaged Marker; Recovery; Proper Maintenance.

399.157 Official Michigan historical marker; property; control; ownership; transfer prohibited; stolen or damaged marker; recovery; proper maintenance.Sec. 7.  (1) An official Michigan historical marker approved by the department and the commission is the property of the state of Michigan and is subject to the exclusive control of the department, whether erected on public or private property. In addition to other text on the marker, each marker shall include the conspicuous statement "property of the state of Michigan".  (2) The department shall not abandon an official Michigan historical marker. In all legal proceedings, in this state or elsewhere, there is an irrebuttable presumption against abandonment of the state of Michigan's ownership of an official Michigan historical marker.  (3) Except pursuant to written permission of the department, a person or agency in possession of a historic resource where an official Michigan historical marker is displayed shall not attempt to convey, sell, or otherwise transfer the marker, and a conveyance, sale, or transfer of the marker is void.   (4) Upon discovering that an official Michigan historical marker may have been stolen or otherwise improperly or unlawfully removed from the historic resource or site where it was placed, the department, with advice and assistance from the attorney general, may commence an action, in this state or elsewhere, to recover the marker.  (5) Upon discovering that an official Michigan historical marker has been marred, vandalized, or otherwise damaged, the department, with advice and assistance from the attorney general, may commence an action, in this state or elsewhere, to recover the actual replacement cost of the marker, plus taxable costs, reasonable attorney fees, and interest calculated under section 6013 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.6013. Money received under this subsection shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund.   (6) A person or agency in possession of a resource or site where a marker is displayed shall maintain the marker in accordance with standards prescribed by the department upon consultation with the commission. Failure to properly maintain a marker may result in its removal by the department. History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MI Comp L § 399.159 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites|Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160)|Section 399.159 - Administration of Program; Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Appropriations; Transfer of Money to Fund; Trademark or Service Mark Provisions.

399.159 Administration of program; gifts, grants, bequests, and appropriations; transfer of money to fund; trademark or service mark provisions.Sec. 9.  (1) The department may accept gifts, grants, bequests, and appropriations for the purpose of administering the Michigan historical marker program, including, but not limited to, the manufacture and placement of an official Michigan historical marker, repair and maintenance of a marker, program administration, application reviews, marker restoration, marker recovery, tourism and education programs, and enforcement of this act. Money received under this subsection shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund.  (2) On the effective date of the amendatory act that amended this section, any money in the historical marker fund is transferred to the fund.   (3) Notwithstanding any balance in the fund, this subsection does not obligate the department to pay for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of an official Michigan historical marker.  (4) The department may register as a trademark or service mark the logo, seal, and emblem associated with official Michigan historical markers. The department may license or sell rights to publish or otherwise use the registered logo, seal, or emblem and shall forward amounts received from sales and licensing to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund. History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.