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MI Comp L § 324.30705 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30705 - Special Assessment Bonds or Notes; Lake Level Orders; Proceedings; Full Faith and Credit.

324.30705 Special assessment bonds or notes; lake level orders; proceedings; full faith and credit.Sec. 30705.  (1) A special assessment district provided for in section 30704 may issue any of the following in anticipation of the collection of special assessments:  (a) Bonds or notes, subject to section 30716.  (b) Lake level orders.  (2) Bonds or notes issued under subsection (1) shall have a final maturity date not more than 40 years after the date of original issuance.  (3) All proceedings relating to the making, levying, and collection of special assessments authorized by this part and the issuance of bonds, notes, or lake level orders in anticipation of the collection of the special assessments shall conform as nearly as possible to the proceedings for levying special assessments and issuing special assessment bonds as set forth in the drain code of 1956, 1956 PA 40, MCL 280.1 to 280.630.   (4) A county board by a vote of 2/3 of its members may pledge the full faith and credit of the county for payment of bonds or notes issued by a special assessment district under subsection (1). History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 215, Imd. Eff. Apr. 29, 2002 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 221, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 2020 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30706 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30706 - Initiation of Proceedings by Director of Department.

324.30706 Initiation of proceedings by director of department. Sec. 30706.  If the department finds it expedient to have the normal level of an inland lake determined, the department may initiate by civil action on behalf of the state, in the court of any county in which the lake is located, a proceeding for determination of the normal level. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30708 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30708 - Maintenance of Normal Level; Acquisition by Gift, Grant, Purchase, or Condemnation; Contract for Operation and Maintenance of Existing Dam; Dam in Adjoining County; Operation of Pumps and Wells.

324.30708 Maintenance of normal level; acquisition by gift, grant, purchase, or condemnation; contract for operation and maintenance of existing dam; dam in adjoining county; operation of pumps and wells. Sec. 30708.  (1) After the court determines the normal level of an inland lake in a proceeding initiated by the county, the delegated authority of any county or counties in which the inland lake is located shall provide for and maintain that normal level.  (2) A county may acquire, in the name of the county, by gift, grant, purchase, or condemnation proceedings, an existing dam that may affect the normal level of the inland lake, sites for dams, or rights in land needed or convenient in order to implement this part. A county may enter into a contract for operation and maintenance of an existing dam. The county may construct and maintain a dam that is determined by the delegated authority to be necessary for the purpose of maintaining the normal level. A dam may be acquired, constructed, or maintained in a county adjoining the county in which the lake is located.  (3) For the purpose of maintaining the normal level, a delegated authority may drill wells or pump water from another source to supply an inland lake with additional water, may lower the level of the lake by pumping water from the lake, and may purchase power to operate pumps, wells, or other devices installed as part of a normal level project. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30709 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30709 - Powers of Department.

324.30709 Powers of department. Sec. 30709.  (1) After the court determines the normal level of an inland lake in a proceeding initiated by the department, the department may provide for and maintain that normal level.  (2) In a proceeding initiated by the department, the department has the same powers in connection with a normal level project as a county has under sections 30708, 30713, and 30718. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30710 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30710 - Condemnation of Private Property.

324.30710 Condemnation of private property.  Sec. 30710.  If the department or the delegated authority determines that it is necessary to condemn private property for the purpose of this part, the department or county may condemn the property in accordance with the uniform condemnation procedures act, Act No. 87 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 213.51 to 213.77 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30711 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30711 - Defraying Project Costs by Special Assessment; Special Assessment Roll; Reassessment.

324.30711 Defraying project costs by special assessment; special assessment roll; reassessment. Sec. 30711.  (1) The county board may determine by resolution that the whole or a part of the cost of a project to establish and maintain a normal level for an inland lake shall be defrayed by special assessments against the following that are benefited by the project: privately owned parcels of land, political subdivisions of the state, and state owned lands under the jurisdiction and control of the department. If the county board determines that a special assessment district is to be established, the delegated authority shall compute the cost of the project and prepare a special assessment roll.  (2) If the revenues raised pursuant to the special assessment are insufficient to meet the computation of cost included in section 30712, or if these revenues are insufficient to meet bond obligations, the special assessment district may be reassessed without hearing using the same apportioned percentage used for the original assessment. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30712 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30712 - Computation of Project Costs.

324.30712 Computation of project costs.  Sec. 30712.  (1) Computation of the cost of a normal level project shall include the cost of all of the following:  (a) The preliminary study.  (b) Surveys.   (c) Establishing a special assessment district, including preparation of assessment rolls and levying assessments.  (d) Acquiring land and other property.  (e) Locating, constructing, operating, repairing, and maintaining a dam or works of improvement necessary for maintaining the normal level.  (f) Legal fees, including estimated costs of appeals if assessments are not upheld.  (g) Court costs.   (h) Interest on bonds and other financing costs for the first year, if the project is so financed.  (i) Any other costs necessary for the project which can be specifically itemized.  (2) The delegated authority may add as a cost not more than 15% of the sum calculated under subsection (1) to cover contingent expenses. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30713 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30713 - Contract With Agency or Corporation; Provisions.

324.30713 Contract with agency or corporation; provisions. Sec. 30713.  The delegated authority of a county in which an inland lake is located may contract with a state or federal government agency or a public or private corporation in connection with a project for the establishment and maintenance of a normal level. The contract may specify that the agency or corporation will pay the whole or a part of the cost of the project or will perform the whole or a part of the work connected with the project. The contract may provide that payment made or work done relieves the agency or corporation in whole or in part from assessment for the cost of establishment and construction of the project. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30714 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30714 - Special Assessment Roll; Public Hearing; Notice; Approval; Appeal.

324.30714 Special assessment roll; public hearing; notice; approval; appeal. Sec. 30714.  (1) A special assessment roll shall describe the parcels of land to be assessed, the name of the owner of each parcel, if known, and the dollar amount of the assessment against each parcel.  (2) The delegated authority shall set a time and place for a public hearing or hearings on the project cost and the special assessment roll. Notice of a hearing shall be by both of the following:  (a) By publication of notice at least twice prior to the hearing in a newspaper that circulates in the special assessment district, the first publication to be at least 10 days before the hearing.  (b) As provided in Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, being sections 211.741 to 211.746 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (3) At or after a public hearing, the delegated authority may approve or revise the cost of the project or the special assessment roll. Before construction of a project is begun, the county board shall approve the cost and the special assessment roll by resolution.  (4) The special assessment roll with the assessments listed shall be final and conclusive unless appealed in a court within 15 days after county board approval. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30715 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30715 - Assessment Payments; Installments; Amount; Interest, Penalty, and Collection; Lien; Preliminary Study Payment Credited.

324.30715 Assessment payments; installments; amount; interest, penalty, and collection; lien; preliminary study payment credited. Sec. 30715.  (1) The county board may provide that assessments under this part are payable in installments.  (2) Assessment payments shall be sufficient to meet bond and note obligations of the special assessment district.  (3) Special assessments under this part shall be spread upon the county tax rolls, and shall be subject to the same interest and penalty charges and shall be collected in the same manner as county taxes.  (4) From the date of approval of the special assessment roll by the county board, a special assessment under this part shall constitute a lien on the parcel assessed. The lien shall be of the same character and effect as a lien created for county taxes.  (5) A payment for the cost of the preliminary study under section 30703 shall be credited against an assessment for the amount of the payment made by the person assessed. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30716 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30716 - Bonds and Notes; Issuance.

324.30716 Bonds and notes; issuance. Sec. 30716.  With approval of the county board and subject to the revised municipal finance act, 2001 PA 34, MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821, the district may issue bonds or notes that shall be payable by special assessments under this part. Bonds or notes shall not be issued exceeding the cost of the lake level project that is being financed. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Apr. 29, 2002 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30717 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30717 - Acceptance and Repayment of Advance.

324.30717 Acceptance and repayment of advance. Sec. 30717.  The delegated authority may accept the advance of work, material, or money in connection with a normal level project. The obligation to repay an advance out of special assessments under this part may be evidenced by a note or contract. Notes and contracts issued under this section are subject to the revised municipal finance act, 2001 PA 34, MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 217, Imd. Eff. Apr. 29, 2002 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30718 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30718 - Dam Construction or Maintenance; Plans and Specifications; Approval by Department; Bids; Work Relief Project.

324.30718 Dam construction or maintenance; plans and specifications; approval by department; bids; work relief project. Sec. 30718.  Plans and specifications for a dam constructed or maintained under this part shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer under the direction of the delegated authority. The plans and specifications shall be approved by the department before construction begins. The department shall review and approve or reject the plans and specifications within 30 days after they are received by the department. If the plans and specifications are rejected, the department shall propose changes in the plans and specifications that would result in their approval by the department. Bids for doing the work may be advertised in the manner the delegated authority directs. The contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the contract, but the delegated authority may reserve the right to reject any and all bids. The county may erect and maintain a dam as a work relief project in accordance with the law applicable to a work relief project. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30719 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30719 - Dam Construction; Underspill Device; Fish Ladder.

324.30719 Dam construction; underspill device; fish ladder. Sec. 30719.  (1) The department may require that a new dam that is proposed to be constructed be equipped with an underspill device for the release of cold bottom waters for the protection of downstream fish habitats.  (2) The department may require the installation of a fish ladder or other device to permit the free passage of fish. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30720 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30720 - Unauthorized Change of Level; Penalty.

324.30720 Unauthorized change of level; penalty. Sec. 30720.  A person who is not authorized by a delegated authority or the department to operate a dam or other normal level control facility and who changes, or causes to change, the level of an inland lake, the normal level of which has been established under this part or any previous act governing lake levels, and for which the delegated authority or the department has taken steps to maintain the normal level, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both, and shall be required to pay the actual cost of restoration or replacement of the dam and any other property including any natural resource that is damaged or destroyed as a result of the violation. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.30721 (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-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)|451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-307 - Part 307 Inland Lake Levels (324.30701...324.30723)|Section 324.30721 - Establishment of Normal Inland Lake Level Prohibited in Certain Cases.

324.30721 Establishment of normal inland lake level prohibited in certain cases. Sec. 30721.  A normal level shall not be established for an inland lake in either of the following cases:  (a) The inland lake is used as a reservoir for a municipal water supply system, unless a normal level determination is petitioned for by the governing body of the municipality.  (b) The state has title, flowage rights, or easements to all riparian land surrounding the inland lake, unless a normal level determination is petitioned for by the department. History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA