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MI Comp L § 324.32502 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32502 - Unpatented Lake Bottomlands and Unpatented Made Lands in Great Lakes; Construction of Part.

324.32502 Unpatented lake bottomlands and unpatented made lands in Great Lakes; construction of part. Sec. 32502.  The lands covered and affected by this part are all of the unpatented lake bottomlands and unpatented made lands in the Great Lakes, including the bays and harbors of the Great Lakes, belonging to the state or held in trust by it, including those lands that have been artificially filled in. The waters covered and affected by this part are all of the waters of the Great Lakes within the boundaries of the state. This part shall be construed so as to preserve and protect the interests of the general public in the lands and waters described in this section, to provide for the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of unpatented lands and the private or public use of waters over patented and unpatented lands, and to permit the filling in of patented submerged lands whenever it is determined by the department that the private or public use of those lands and waters will not substantially affect the public use of those lands and waters for hunting, fishing, swimming, pleasure boating, or navigation or that the public trust in the state will not be impaired by those agreements for use, sales, lease, or other disposition. The word "land" or "lands" as used in this part refers to the aforesaid described unpatented lake bottomlands and unpatented made lands and patented lands in the Great Lakes and the bays and harbors of the Great Lakes lying below and lakeward of the natural ordinary high-water mark, but this part does not affect property rights secured by virtue of a swamp land grant or rights acquired by accretions occurring through natural means or reliction. For purposes of this part, the ordinary high-water mark shall be at the following elevations above sea level, international Great Lakes datum of 1955: Lake Superior, 601.5 feet; Lakes Michigan and Huron, 579.8 feet; Lake St. Clair, 574.7 feet; and Lake Erie, 571.6 feet. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Land and Water Management Division, with the exception of the farmland and open space preservation program, natural rivers program, and Michigan information resource inventory system, to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32503 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32503 - Agreements Pertaining to Waters Over and Filling in of Submerged Patented Lands; Lease or Deed of Unpatented Lands; Terms, Conditions, and Requirements; Reservation of Mineral Rights; Exception; Lease or Deed Allowing Drilling Operations for Exploration of Oil or Gas Purposes; Execution of Agreement, Lease, or Deed With United States.

324.32503 Agreements pertaining to waters over and filling in of submerged patented lands; lease or deed of unpatented lands; terms, conditions, and requirements; reservation of mineral rights; exception; lease or deed allowing drilling operations for exploration of oil or gas purposes; execution of agreement, lease, or deed with United States.Sec. 32503.  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the department, after finding that the public trust in the waters will not be impaired or substantially affected, may enter into agreements pertaining to waters over and the filling in of submerged patented lands, or to lease or deed unpatented lands, after approval of the state administrative board. Quitclaim deeds, leases, or agreements covering unpatented lands may be issued or entered into by the department with any person, and shall contain such terms, conditions, and requirements as the department determines to be just and equitable and in conformance with the public trust. The department shall reserve to the state all mineral rights, including, but not limited to, coal, oil, gas, sand, gravel, stone, and other materials or products located or found in those lands, except where lands are occupied or to be occupied for residential purposes at the time of conveyance.  (2) The department shall not enter into a lease or deed that allows drilling operations beneath unpatented lands for the exploration or production of oil or gas.  (3) An agreement, lease, or deed entered into under this part by the department with the United States shall be entered into and executed pursuant to the property rights acquisition act, 1986 PA 201, MCL 3.251 to 3.262. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 148, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 2002 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Sept. 10, 2004 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 247, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012 Compiler's Notes: Enrolled House Bill No. 5118 was not signed by the Governor, but, having been presented to him at 3:44 p.m. on March 22, 2002, and not having been returned by him to the House of Representatives within the 14 days prescribed by Const 1963, art IV, sec 33, became law (2002 PA 148) on April 5, 2002, the Legislature having continued in session.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32504a (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32504a - Restoration or Maintenance of Lighthouse; Lease or Agreement for Use of Lands; “Approved Organization” Defined.

324.32504a Restoration or maintenance of lighthouse; lease or agreement for use of lands; “approved organization” defined. Sec. 32504a.  (1) The department may accept an application under this part from an approved organization, whether or not the approved organization is a riparian landowner, and may enter into a lease or agreement for the use of lands described in section 32502 on which a lighthouse is located, including the use of water over those lands immediately adjacent to the lighthouse.  (2) As used in this section, "approved organization" means a lawful nonprofit entity as approved by the department, a local unit of government, a federal or state agency or department, an educational agency, or a community development organization, that is seeking to secure a lease or agreement under this section for the purpose of restoring or maintaining a lighthouse. History: Add. 2002, Act 650, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32506 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32506 - Unpatented Lands and Unpatented Made Lands; Value Determination by Department; Appraisal; Decision of Court.

324.32506 Unpatented lands and unpatented made lands; value determination by department; appraisal; decision of court. Sec. 32506.  The fair, cash market value of lands approved for sale under this part shall be determined by the department. Consideration paid to the state shall not be less than $50.00. If the applicant is not satisfied with the value determined by the department, within 30 days after the receipt of the determination he or she may submit a petition in writing to the circuit court of the county in which the lands are located, and the court shall appoint an appraiser or appraisers as the court shall determine for an appraisal of the lands. The decision of the court is final. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32507 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32507 - Receipts; Disposition; Accounting; Employees.

324.32507 Receipts; disposition; accounting; employees. Sec. 32507.  (1) All money received by the department from the sale, lease, or other disposition of land and water areas under this part shall be forwarded to the state treasurer and be credited to the land and water management permit fee fund created in section 30113.   (2) The department shall comply with the accounting laws of this state and the requirements with respect to submission of budgets. The department may hire employees, assistants, and services that may be necessary within the appropriation made by the legislature and may delegate this authority as may be necessary to implement this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32508 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32508 - Lands Conveyed; Taxation.

324.32508 Lands conveyed; taxation. Sec. 32508.  All lands conveyed or leased under this part are subject to taxation and the general property tax laws and other laws as other real estate used and taxed by the governmental unit or units within which the land is or may be included. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32509 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32509 - Rules.

324.32509 Rules. Sec. 32509.  The department may promulgate rules, in accordance with the requirements of law, consistent with this part, that may be necessary to implement this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32510 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32510 - Land Filled, Excavated, or Modified Without Approval; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Issuance or Service of Appearance Ticket; “Minor Offense” Defined.

324.32510 Land filled, excavated, or modified without approval; misdemeanor; penalty; issuance or service of appearance ticket; “minor offense” defined. Sec. 32510.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who excavates or fills or in any manner alters or modifies any of the land or waters subject to this part without the approval of the department is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. Land altered or modified in violation of this part shall not be sold to any person convicted under this section at less than fair, cash market value.  (2) A person who commits a minor offense is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each violation. A law enforcement officer may issue and serve an appearance ticket upon a person for a minor offense pursuant to sections 9a to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, Act No. 175 of the Public Acts of 1927, being sections 764.9a to 764.9g of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (3) As used in this section, "minor offense" means either of the following violations of this part if the department determines that restoration of the affected property is not required:  (a) The failure to obtain a permit under this part.  (b) A violation of a permit issued under this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32511 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32511 - Certificate of Location of Lakeward Boundary; Application; Riparian Owner; Fee.

324.32511 Certificate of location of lakeward boundary; application; riparian owner; fee.Sec. 32511.  A riparian owner may apply to the department for a certificate suitable for recording indicating the location of his or her lakeward boundary or indicating that the land involved has accreted to his or her property as a result of natural accretions or placement of a lawful, permanent structure. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $200.00 and proof of upland ownership. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 18, Eff. May 14, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32512 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32512 - Acts Prohibited; Exceptions; Activities Not Subject to Regulation; Applicability of Subsection (2) to Certain Lands.

324.32512 Acts prohibited; exceptions; activities not subject to regulation; applicability of subsection (2) to certain lands.Sec. 32512.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), unless a permit has been granted by the department pursuant to part 13 or authorization has been granted by the legislature, or except as to boat wells and slips facilitating private, noncommercial, recreational boat use, not exceeding 50 feet in length where the spoil is not disposed of below the ordinary high-water mark of the body of water to which it is connected, a person shall not do any of the following:  (a) Construct, dredge, commence, or do any work with respect to an artificial canal, channel, ditch, lagoon, pond, lake, or similar waterway where the purpose is ultimate connection of the waterway with any of the Great Lakes, including Lake St. Clair.  (b) Connect any natural or artificially constructed waterway, canal, channel, ditch, lagoon, pond, lake, or similar waterway with any of the Great Lakes, including Lake St. Clair, for navigation or any other purpose.  (c) Dredge or place spoil or other material on bottomland.  (d) Construct a marina.  (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the following activities are not subject to regulation under this part:  (a) Leveling of sand, removal of vegetation, grooming of soil, or removal of debris, in an area of unconsolidated material predominantly composed of sand, rock, or pebbles, located between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge.   (b) Mowing of vegetation between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge.  (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to lands included in the survey of the delta of the St. Clair River, otherwise referred to as the St. Clair flats, located within Clay township, St. Clair county, as provided for in 1899 PA 175. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 14, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2003 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 247, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32514 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32514 - Application for Permit; Copies to Department of Community Health, Local Units, and Adjacent Riparian Owners; Objections; Public Hearing; Notice; Conditional Permit; Additional Conditions.

324.32514 Application for permit; copies to department of community health, local units, and adjacent riparian owners; objections; public hearing; notice; conditional permit; additional conditions.Sec. 32514.  (1) Upon receipt of the application, the department shall mail copies of the application to the department of community health, the clerks of the county, city, village, and township, and, if one exists, the drain commissioner of the county, in which the project or body of water affected is located, and to the adjacent riparian owners. Along with the application, the department shall include a statement that unless a written objection is filed with the department within 20 days after the mailing of the copies of the application, the department may take action to grant the application. The department may hold a public hearing on the application. If the department holds a public hearing, the department shall provide notice of the public hearing by publication in a newspaper circulated in the county and by mailing copies of the notice to the persons named in this section at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing.  (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the department may issue a conditional permit before the expiration of the 20-day period if emergency conditions warrant a project to protect property or public health, safety, or welfare. Following the 20-day period and any public hearing that is held, the department shall take into consideration additional information or objections received and may, consistent with this part, place additional conditions on the final permit. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32515 (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32515 - Artificial Waterway; Permit; Issuance; Conditions; Maintenance.

324.32515 Artificial waterway; permit; issuance; conditions; maintenance. Sec. 32515.  If the department finds that the project will not injure the public trust or interest including fish and game habitat, that the project conforms to the requirements of law for sanitation, and that no material injury to the rights of any riparian owners on any body of water affected will result, the department shall issue a permit authorizing enlargement of the waterway affected. The permit shall provide that the artificial waterway shall be a public waterway, except intake or discharge canals or channels on property owned, controlled, and used by a public utility. The existing and future owners of land fronting on the artificial waterway are liable for maintenance of the waterway in accordance with the conditions of the permit. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Sept. 10, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.32515a (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-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)|451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-325 - Part 325 Great Lakes Submerged Lands (324.32501...324.32516)|Section 324.32515a - Dredging or Placing Dredged Spoils on Bottomland; Permit; Conditions.

324.32515a Dredging or placing dredged spoils on bottomland; permit; conditions.Sec. 32515a.  A permit under this part to dredge or place dredged spoil on bottomland is subject to all of the following:  (a) The permit shall be valid for a period of 5 years.  (b) During the term of the permit, the department shall not require additional environmental studies or surveys unless an act of God results in significant geological or ecological changes to the permitted area.  (c) The permit shall allow, at the discretion of the applicant, open lake disposal of dredge material that is not contaminated with toxic substances as defined in R 323.1205 of the Michigan administrative code in waters at the 30-meter depth contour or deeper. However, dredge materials shall not be disposed of within a Great Lakes bottomland preserve established under part 761, a permitted submerged log removal area under part 326, or a lake trout or diporeia refuge. History: Add. 2013, Act 87, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA