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MI Comp L § 324.50707 (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-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-507 - Part 507 Forest Management Demonstration Program (324.50701...324.50707)|Section 324.50707 - Conveyance of Leasehold.

324.50707 Conveyance of leasehold. Sec. 50707.  A leasehold interest authorized by this part shall be conveyed by the department by October 8, 1982. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51102 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51102 - Commercial Forest; Scope and Authority of Department; Rules.

324.51102 Commercial forest; scope and authority of department; rules.Sec. 51102.  The department shall establish and maintain commercial forests and may promulgate and enforce rules as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51104 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51104 - Forestland; Evaluation; Hearing; Notice; Conduct; Approval; Record.

324.51104 Forestland; evaluation; hearing; notice; conduct; approval; record. Sec. 51104.  (1) Upon receipt of the application, the forest management plan certification, the timber rights certification, and the application fee described in section 51103, the department shall evaluate the forestland offered and fix a date for a public hearing upon the eligibility of the forestland for determination as a commercial forest. The hearing shall be held in the county where the land is located not later than November 1 following receipt of the application. Applications offering lands in the same county may be heard on the same day and at the same place. The department shall publish a notice of hearing and a list of the legal descriptions of lands being considered for determination as commercial forests in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the land is located. The notice of hearing shall be published at least 20 days before the date of the hearing. At the time of publication, the department shall provide a copy of the notice of hearing and a list of descriptions of land in each township to be considered for determination as a commercial forest to each township supervisor in whose township the lands are located. Any person who wishes may testify as to eligibility for determination as a commercial forest of any of the described lands. The hearing shall be conducted by the department.  (2) After the hearing, if the department determines that the applicant and forestland meet the requirements of this part and determines that all valid taxes assessed against that forestland have been paid, the department shall approve the application. Upon approval of the application, the department shall immediately record a listing certificate in the register of deeds office in the county in which the land is located with the department approval endorsed on the listing certificate and forward a copy of the listing certificate to the applicant and to the township supervisor of the township in which the land is located. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51106 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51106 - Acreage as Commercial Forestlands; Certifying to State Treasurer; Payment to County Treasurer; Distribution of Remaining Funds; Payment in Full Required.

324.51106 Acreage as commercial forestlands; certifying to state treasurer; payment to county treasurer; distribution of remaining funds; payment in full required.Sec. 51106.  (1) By November 1 of each year, the department shall certify to the state treasurer the number of acres that are commercial forestlands in each county. By December 1 of each year, the state treasurer shall transmit to the treasurer of each county in which these commercial forests are located a warrant on the state treasurer for an amount equal to $1.30 per acre of commercial forest in the county. Beginning January 1, 2022 and every 5 years after that date, the amount of the annual payment under this section shall be increased by 5 cents per acre.  (2) From the payments received under subsection (1), the county treasurer of each county shall distribute an amount equal to 25 cents per acre for each acre of commercial forest in the county in the same proportions between the various funds as the ad valorem general property tax is distributed by the township treasurers in each township. Except as provided by section 51109(2), the county treasurer of each county shall distribute the remainder of the funds received under this section in the same manner and in the same proportion as the ad valorem general property tax is distributed.  (3) This state shall make payment in full to each county under this section. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 382, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 604, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 239, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51107 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51107 - Repealed. 2006, Act 383, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006

324.51107 Repealed. 2006, Act 383, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006 Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to adjustment of annual specific tax and state payment computed by using state equalized value per acre of timber cutover lands.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51110 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51110 - Cutting, Harvesting, or Removing Forest Products Prohibited; Exceptions.

324.51110 Cutting, harvesting, or removing forest products prohibited; exceptions. Sec. 51110.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not cut, harvest, or remove forest products from a commercial forest.  (2) The owner of a commercial forest is entitled to cut or remove merchantable forest products on his or her commercial forest without withdrawing it or affecting its status as a commercial forest and without payment of a fee or penalty if the owner complies with all of the following:  (a) After an owner certifies to the department that a forest management plan has been prepared and is in effect under section 51103 and cuts, harvests, or removes forest products in compliance with his or her forest management plan.  (b) All other requirements of this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51111 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51111 - Report to Department.

324.51111 Report to department. Sec. 51111.  The owner shall report to the department prior to the cutting, harvesting, or removal of forest products from the commercial forest. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51112 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51112 - Commercial Forest Fund.

324.51112 Commercial forest fund.Sec. 51112.  (1) The commercial forest fund is created within the state treasury.  (2) The state treasurer shall deposit the money collected from the following sources into the fund:  (a) The application fee and forest management plan fee pursuant to section 51103.  (b) The withdrawal application fee pursuant to section 51108.   (c) The fee described in section 51116(1)(a).  (d) An amount equal to 10 cents for each acre of land enrolled under this part as certified by the department, to be appropriated each fiscal year from the general fund.  (e) Any restitution ordered by a court payable to this state for a violation of this part.  (3) In addition to the revenues described in subsection (2), the state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.  (4) Money in the fund appropriated from the general fund shall remain in the fund at the close of the fiscal year and shall not lapse to the general fund.  (5) The department shall expend the money from the fund, upon appropriation, for enforcement, administration, and monitoring of compliance with part 512 and this part and rules promulgated under this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 383, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51114 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51114 - Applications, Statements, and Reports Under Oath; Forms.

324.51114 Applications, statements, and reports under oath; forms. Sec. 51114.  All applications, statements, reports, and information required by the department in the administration of this part shall be on forms prescribed by the department and shall be under oath. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51115 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51115 - Transfer of Title; Effect; Withdrawal; Document; Notification.

324.51115 Transfer of title; effect; withdrawal; document; notification.Sec. 51115.  (1) The transfer of title of forestland classified as commercial forest under this part does not affect that forestland's classification as a commercial forest if the forestland continues to meet all of the eligibility requirements under this part. If the purchaser desires to withdraw his or her forestland from the classification as commercial forest under this part, the purchaser shall withdraw that forestland pursuant to section 51108. If the forestland's eligibility to be classified as commercial forest is affected by the transfer of title, the department shall determine which forestlands may remain classified as commercial forest under this part and which forestlands must be withdrawn or declassified.  (2) A document that transfers any interest in commercial forestlands shall state on the face of the document that "this property is subject to part 511, the commercial forest part of the natural resources and environmental protection act". Failure to comply with this subsection does not affect the classification of the land as commercial forestland.  (3) Not later than 30 days after the county equalization office receives notice of a transfer of title or the transfer of any interest in a land contract concerning the commercial forestland, the county equalization office shall notify the department in writing of the transfer or ownership change. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51116 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51116 - Removal of Designation; Declassification; Notice; Recording; Fee.

324.51116 Removal of designation; declassification; notice; recording; fee.Sec. 51116.  If, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the department determines that a commercial forest was used in violation of this part, that the owner failed to pay the specific tax pursuant to section 51105, that the owner failed to report to the department pursuant to section 51111, that minerals were removed in violation of section 51113, or, after an owner certifies to the department that a forest management plan has been prepared and is in effect, that the owner failed to plant, harvest, or remove forest products in compliance with the owner's forest management plan, then the department shall remove the commercial forest designation for the commercial forest, serve a notice of declassification of the lands upon the owner, and record a copy of the declassification in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the lands are located. Upon declassification, the land is subject to the ad valorem general property tax. Within 30 days after the service of the declassification notice on the owner, the owner shall pay both of the following:  (a) A fee equal to the withdrawal application fee described in section 51108 to the department for deposit into the fund.  (b) An amount equal to the penalty described in section 51108 to the township treasurer of the township in which the land is located to be distributed, except as provided in section 51109(2), in the same proportions to the various funds as the ad valorem general property tax is allocated in the township. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 382, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51119 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51119 - Representatives of Department; Right of Entry on Commercial Forestlands; Access to Books and Papers.

324.51119 Representatives of department; right of entry on commercial forestlands; access to books and papers. Sec. 51119.  A duly authorized representative of the department may at any time go upon commercial forestlands to ascertain the validity of any report made pursuant to this part or otherwise determine compliance with this part. The duly authorized representative of the department may examine or cause to be examined any books, papers, records, or memorandum bearing upon the amounts of timber products cut from the commercial forestland or the owner's forest management plan. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51120 (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-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120)|Section 324.51120 - Violation of Part; Penalty.

324.51120 Violation of part; penalty.  Sec. 51120.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.  (2) A person who harvests, cuts, or removes forest products having a value of more than $2,500.00 in violation of this part is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.  (3) Upon conviction for a violation of this part, the court may declassify all or a portion of the commercial forest pursuant to section 51116.  History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51302 (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 324.51302 - Management and Utilization of Private Forestland and Private Forest Resources; Purpose and Intent of Part.

324.51302 Management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources; purpose and intent of part.Sec. 51302.  (1) This part is intended to stimulate improved management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources within this state. Economic and community development opportunities based on the private forest resource will be enhanced by ensuring adequate future high-quality timber supplies, increased employment opportunities, a diversified economy, and other economic benefits and the conservation, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the public benefit of present and future generations.  (2) The primary purpose of this part is to assist private landowners in understanding the value of forest resources and the potential threats to forest resources and to provide management guidance.  (3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the federal agencies that have been given authority by act of congress for the management of forestlands to assist landowners in management of their nonindustrial private forestlands. History: Add. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 324.51302, which pertained to number of trees planted on acre of land as subject to part, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.51303 (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 324.51303 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51303 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to number of forest trees planted on tract of private forest reservation to assure spacing of 6 feet by 6 feet.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA