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MI Comp L § 324.1703 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-17 - Part 17 Michigan Environmental Protection Act (324.1701...324.1706)|Section 324.1703 - Rebuttal Evidence; Affirmative Defense; Burden of Proof; Referee; Costs.

324.1703 Rebuttal evidence; affirmative defense; burden of proof; referee; costs. Sec. 1703.  (1) When the plaintiff in the action has made a prima facie showing that the conduct of the defendant has polluted, impaired, or destroyed or is likely to pollute, impair, or destroy the air, water, or other natural resources or the public trust in these resources, the defendant may rebut the prima facie showing by the submission of evidence to the contrary. The defendant may also show, by way of an affirmative defense, that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to defendant's conduct and that his or her conduct is consistent with the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare in light of the state's paramount concern for the protection of its natural resources from pollution, impairment, or destruction. Except as to the affirmative defense, the principles of burden of proof and weight of the evidence generally applicable in civil actions in the circuit courts apply to actions brought under this part.  (2) The court may appoint a master or referee, who shall be a disinterested person and technically qualified, to take testimony and make a record and a report of his or her findings to the court in the action.  (3) Costs may be apportioned to the parties if the interests of justice require. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1704 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-17 - Part 17 Michigan Environmental Protection Act (324.1701...324.1706)|Section 324.1704 - Granting of Relief; Administrative, Licensing, or Other Proceedings; Adjudication; Judicial Review.

324.1704 Granting of relief; administrative, licensing, or other proceedings; adjudication; judicial review. Sec. 1704.  (1) The court may grant temporary and permanent equitable relief or may impose conditions on the defendant that are required to protect the air, water, and other natural resources or the public trust in these resources from pollution, impairment, or destruction.  (2) If administrative, licensing, or other proceedings are required or available to determine the legality of the defendant's conduct, the court may direct the parties to seek relief in such proceedings. Proceedings described in this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with and subject to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. If the court directs parties to seek relief as provided in this section, the court may grant temporary equitable relief if necessary for the protection of the air, water, and other natural resources or the public trust in these resources from pollution, impairment, or destruction. In addition, the court retains jurisdiction of the action pending completion of the action to determine whether adequate protection from pollution, impairment, or destruction is afforded.  (3) Upon completion of proceedings described in this section, the court shall adjudicate the impact of the defendant's conduct on the air, water, or other natural resources, and on the public trust in these resources, in accordance with this part. In adjudicating an action, the court may order that additional evidence be taken to the extent necessary to protect the rights recognized in this part.   (4) If judicial review of an administrative, licensing, or other proceeding is available, notwithstanding the contrary provisions of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969 pertaining to judicial review, the court originally taking jurisdiction shall maintain jurisdiction for purposes of judicial review. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1705 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-17 - Part 17 Michigan Environmental Protection Act (324.1701...324.1706)|Section 324.1705 - Administrative, Licensing, or Other Proceedings; Intervenors; Determinations; Doctrines Applicable.

324.1705 Administrative, licensing, or other proceedings; intervenors; determinations; doctrines applicable. Sec. 1705.  (1) If administrative, licensing, or other proceedings and judicial review of such proceedings are available by law, the agency or the court may permit the attorney general or any other person to intervene as a party on the filing of a pleading asserting that the proceeding or action for judicial review involves conduct that has, or is likely to have, the effect of polluting, impairing, or destroying the air, water, or other natural resources or the public trust in these resources.  (2) In administrative, licensing, or other proceedings, and in any judicial review of such a proceeding, the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction of the air, water, or other natural resources, or the public trust in these resources, shall be determined, and conduct shall not be authorized or approved that has or is likely to have such an effect if there is a feasible and prudent alternative consistent with the reasonable requirements of the public health, safety, and welfare.  (3) The doctrines of collateral estoppel and res judicata may be applied by the court to prevent multiplicity of suits. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1706 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-17 - Part 17 Michigan Environmental Protection Act (324.1701...324.1706)|Section 324.1706 - Part As Supplement.

324.1706 Part as supplement. Sec. 1706.  This part is supplementary to existing administrative and regulatory procedures provided by law. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1801 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1801 - “Reciprocating Jurisdiction” Defined.

324.1801 “Reciprocating jurisdiction” defined. Sec. 1801.  As used in this part:   (a) "Reciprocating jurisdiction" means a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States of America that has enacted a law identical to this part or provides access to its courts and administrative agencies that is substantially equivalent to the access provided in this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1802 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1802 - Action or Other Proceeding for Injury Caused by Pollution.

324.1802 Action or other proceeding for injury caused by pollution. Sec. 1802.  An action or other proceeding for injury or threatened injury to property or person in a reciprocating jurisdiction caused by pollution originating, or that may originate, in this state may be brought in this state. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1803 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1803 - Injury Caused by Pollution in Reciprocating Jurisdiction; Rights to Relief.

324.1803 Injury caused by pollution in reciprocating jurisdiction; rights to relief. Sec. 1803.  A person who suffers, or is threatened with, injury to his or her person or property in a reciprocating jurisdiction caused by pollution originating, or that may originate, in this state has the same rights to relief with respect to the injury or threatened injury, and may enforce those rights in this state as if the injury or threatened injury occurred in this state. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1804 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1804 - Applicable Law.

324.1804 Applicable law. Sec. 1804.  The law to be applied in an action or other proceeding brought pursuant to this part, including what constitutes "pollution," is the law of this state, excluding choice of law rules. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1805 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1805 - Superior Rights Not Accorded.

324.1805 Superior rights not accorded.  Sec. 1805.  This part does not accord a person injured or threatened with injury in a jurisdiction outside of this state any rights superior to those that the person would have if injured or threatened with injury in this state. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1806 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1806 - Additional Right Provided.

324.1806 Additional right provided. Sec. 1806.  Any right provided in this part is in addition to and not in derogation of any other rights.  History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1807 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1807 - Defense of Sovereign Immunity.

324.1807 Defense of sovereign immunity.  Sec. 1807.  The defense of sovereign immunity is applicable in any action or other proceeding brought pursuant to this part only to the extent that it would apply to a person injured or threatened with injury in this state. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1808 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-18 - Part 18 Uniform Transboundary Pollution Reciprocal Access (324.1801...324.1808)|Section 324.1808 - Application and Construction of Part.

324.1808 Application and construction of part. Sec. 1808.  This part shall be applied and construed to carry out its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this part among jurisdictions enacting it. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1901 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-19 - Part 19 Natural Resources Trust Fund (324.1901...324.1911)|Section 324.1901 - Definitions.

324.1901 Definitions.Sec. 1901.  As used in this part:   (a) "Board" means the Michigan natural resources trust fund board established in section 1905.  (b) "Local unit of government or public authority" means a county, city, township, village, school district, the Huron-Clinton metropolitan authority, or any authority composed of counties, cities, townships, villages, or school districts, or any combination of these entities, and legally constituted to provide public recreation.   (c) "Michigan state parks endowment fund" means the Michigan state parks endowment fund established in section 35a of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 and provided for in section 74119.  (d) "Trust fund" means the Michigan natural resources trust fund established in section 35 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 238, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 597, Eff. Dec. 19, 2020 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 3 of Act 597 of 2018 provides:"Enacting section 3. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Joint Resolution O of the 99th Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."Senate Joint Resolution O was agreed to by the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 21, 2018, and filed with the Secretary of State December 27, 2018. The proposed amendment to the constitution was submitted to, and approved, by the electors on November 3, 2020, and became effective December 19, 2020.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1904 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-19 - Part 19 Natural Resources Trust Fund (324.1901...324.1911)|Section 324.1904 - Limitation on Amount Accumulated in Trust Fund; Deposit and Distribution of Amount.

324.1904 Limitation on amount accumulated in trust fund; deposit and distribution of amount.Sec. 1904.  Until the Michigan state parks endowment fund reaches an accumulated principal of $800,000,000.00, the amount accumulated in the trust fund shall not exceed $500,000,000.00, exclusive of interest and earnings and amounts authorized for expenditure under this part. Any amount of money that would be a part of the trust fund but for the limitation stated in this section shall be deposited in the Michigan state parks endowment fund created in section 74119, until the Michigan state parks endowment fund reaches an accumulated principal of $800,000,000.00. After the Michigan state parks endowment fund reaches an accumulated principal of $800,000,000.00, the accumulated principal limit for the trust fund provided in this section no longer applies and the revenues from bonuses, rentals, delayed rentals, and royalties described in section 1902 shall be deposited into the trust fund for expenditure as provided in this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 52, Eff. Sept. 21, 2002 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 597, Eff. Dec. 19, 2020 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 3 of Act 597 of 2018 provides:"Enacting section 3. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Joint Resolution O of the 99th Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."Senate Joint Resolution O was agreed to by the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 21, 2018, and filed with the Secretary of State December 27, 2018. The proposed amendment to the constitution was submitted to, and approved, by the electors on November 3, 2020, and became effective December 19, 2020.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1905 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-19 - Part 19 Natural Resources Trust Fund (324.1901...324.1911)|Section 324.1905 - Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board; Establishment; Powers and Duties of Transferred Agency; Cooperation, Aid, Offices, and Equipment; Appointment and Terms of Members; Removal; Vacancies; Expenses; Compensation.

324.1905 Michigan natural resources trust fund board; establishment; powers and duties of transferred agency; cooperation, aid, offices, and equipment; appointment and terms of members; removal; vacancies; expenses; compensation.Sec. 1905.  (1) The Michigan natural resources trust fund board is established within the department. The board shall have the powers and duties of an agency transferred under a type I transfer pursuant to section 3 of the executive organization act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103. The board shall be administered under the supervision department and the department shall offer its cooperation and aid to the board and shall provide suitable offices and equipment for the board.  (2) The board shall consist of 5 members. The members shall include the director or a member of the commission as determined by the commission, and 4 residents of the state to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.   (3) The terms of the appointive members shall be 4 years, except that of those first appointed, 1 shall be appointed for 1 year, 1 shall be appointed for 2 years, 1 shall be appointed for 3 years, and 1 shall be appointed for 4 years.  (4) The appointive members may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.  (5) Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments.  (6) The board may incur expenses necessary to carry out its powers and duties under this part and shall compensate its members for actual expenses incurred in carrying out their official duties. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 619, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of Michigan natural resources trust fund board from department of natural resources to department of natural resources and environment, see E.R.O. No. 2009-31, compiled at MCL 324.99919.For transfer of Michigan natural resources trust fund board from department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.1906 (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 I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-19 - Part 19 Natural Resources Trust Fund (324.1901...324.1911)|Section 324.1906 - Board; Election of Chairperson; Administrative Procedures; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Meetings of Board; Availability of Writings to Public; Reports.

324.1906 Board; election of chairperson; administrative procedures; conducting business at public meeting; notice; meetings of board; availability of writings to public; reports. Sec. 1906.  (1) The board shall elect a chairperson and establish its administrative procedures. The business which the board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the 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. The board shall meet not less than bimonthly and shall record its proceedings. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the 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.  (2) Before January 16 of each year, the board shall report to the governor and to the legislature detailing the operations of the board for the preceding 1-year period. The board shall also make special reports as requested by the governor or the legislature. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA