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MI Comp L § 285.166 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.166 - Powers and Duties of Authority.

285.166 Powers and duties of authority.Sec. 6.  (1) The authority shall do all of the following:  (a) Conduct an annual state fair and other exhibits or events for the purpose of promoting all phases of the economy of this state. This fair and the exhibits or events shall encourage and demonstrate agricultural, industrial, commercial, educational, entertainment, tourism, technological, cultural, and recreational pursuits.  (b) Lease the state exposition and fairgrounds, a portion of the state exposition and fairgrounds, or a building on the state exposition and fairgrounds for purposes considered by the authority to be consistent with the staging of the state fair and other exhibits or events. The authority may determine and impose rental charges and other fees for the use or lease of the buildings and grounds or a portion of the buildings and grounds. The authority may lease properties to private and public organizations for a period not to exceed 30 years for consideration established by the authority. The authority may grant leases for all or a portion of the state exposition and fairgrounds to private and public organizations, conditional upon construction and improvements according to plans approved by the authority to be financed by the lessees, for terms not to exceed 30 years. The authority may grant an extension of the lease term for not more than an additional 20 years. The use of the state exposition and fairgrounds, a portion of the state exposition and fairgrounds, or a building on the state exposition and fairgrounds shall not interfere with the preparation for or holding of the state fair and other exhibits or events. Land, a building, or other property that is leased under this subdivision to a for-profit business shall be leased at fair market value. All leases and contracts entered into under this act remain valid until the expiration of the term of the lease or contract.  (c) Enter into contracts, subject to the requirements of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, to conduct the annual state fair, exhibits, or other events, at the state exposition and fairgrounds that enhance agricultural, industrial, commercial, recreational, educational, entertainment, tourism, technological, or cultural pursuits or government services to citizens.  (2) The authority may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with 1 or more governmental entities to use the personnel, services, or facilities of the governmental entity to assist the authority with carrying out its duties under this act and as otherwise provided by law. History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.167 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.167 - Annual Report; Annual Audit; Rules.

285.167 Annual report; annual audit; rules.Sec. 7.  (1) The authority annually shall present a report to the governor, the legislature, and the department describing the receipts or expenditures through appropriation, gift, grant, or conveyance that have a material bearing on the operation of the state fair or the state exposition and fairgrounds.  (2) The authority shall be subject to annual post audits of its financial transactions and accounts and to performance post audits by the auditor general.  (3) The authority may promulgate rules governing the conduct of the annual state fair and state exposition and fairgrounds and the development and administration of the state exposition and fairgrounds as a commercial, agricultural, recreational, and multipurpose facility, pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. Any rules in effect on the effective date of the amendatory act that added this sentence shall remain in effect until rescinded by the authority. History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005 Admin Rule: R 291.301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 285.168 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.168 - Powers and Duties of Manager.

285.168 Powers and duties of manager.Sec. 8.  The manager shall do all of the following:  (a) Be directly responsible to the authority.  (b) Be the chief administrative officer for the management and operation of the state exposition and fairgrounds, and may enter into contracts and leases, subject to the requirements of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, as authorized by rule promulgated under this act.  (c) Have as a primary work station the site of the state exposition and fairgrounds.  (d) Serve as an appointing authority for any necessary personnel associated with the management and operation of the state exposition and fairgrounds.  (e) Be responsible for the financial operation of the state exposition and fairgrounds.  (f) Develop ideas and programs that enhance the operation and functioning of the state exposition and fairgrounds.  (g) Be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget for the state exposition and fairgrounds for presentation to the department.  (h) Develop and present to the authority board for its approval each of the following:  (i) A financial plan submitted annually.  (ii) A rolling 5-year operations plan submitted annually.  (iii) A facility and utility renovation plan, updated as determined by the manager or as requested by the authority board.  (iv) A long-range master plan for authority facilities and the state exposition and fairgrounds, updated as determined by the manager or as requested by the authority board. History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.170 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.170 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public; Employment of Experts and Officers; Contracts With Department.

285.170 Conducting business at public meeting; notice; availability of writings to public; employment of experts and officers; contracts with department.Sec. 10.  (1) The business that the authority board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the authority board held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.  (2) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the authority board or department in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.  (3) The authority may employ legal and technical experts and other officers, agents, or employees, permanent or temporary, paid from the funds of the authority. The authority shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of those it employs consistent with requirements established by the civil service commission, but an employee shall not be paid a higher salary than the manager. The authority board may delegate to 1 or more members, officers, agents, or employees any powers or duties it considers proper.  (4) The authority may contract with the department for the purpose of maintaining and improving the rights and interests of the authority. History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.171 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.171 - Powers and Duties of Authority Board.

285.171 Powers and duties of authority board.Sec. 11.  Except as otherwise provided in this act, the authority board shall do all things necessary or convenient to implement the purposes, objectives, and provisions of this act, and the purposes, objectives, and powers delegated to the authority by other laws or executive orders, including, but not limited to, all of the following:  (a) Review and approve policies, including dates for the fair and the budget.  (b) Develop and submit to the department, the legislature, and the governor on a yearly basis a rolling 5-year operational plan and construction plan, including a master plan for the use of buildings and the grounds.   (c) Report to the director, the legislature, and the governor on the operating budget, capital improvements, programs, exhibits, and other matters relevant to the state exposition and fairgrounds.  (d) Approve or authorize the manager to approve utilization of the state exposition and fairgrounds, including its use as the site for the annual state fair, and on any other matter which the authority may regard as appropriate.  (e) Promote, encourage, and assist the manager in conducting exhibits or other events at the state exposition and fairgrounds that enhance agricultural, industrial, commercial, recreational, educational, or cultural pursuits or government service to citizens. History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.173 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.173 - Inapplicability of MCL 750.301 to 750.315a; Leasing Facilities for Bingo.

285.173 Inapplicability of MCL 750.301 to 750.315a; leasing facilities for bingo.Sec. 13.  (1) Sections 301 to 315a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.301 to 750.315a, do not apply to a person who conducts or participates in a game of skill pursuant to section 12 or the rules promulgated under that section.  (2) The department may lease its facilities as a location within or at which an organization qualified and licensed under the Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act, 1972 PA 382, MCL 432.101 to 432.120, may conduct bingo. History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.174 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.174 - Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.

285.174 Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to transfer of employees.
MI Comp L § 285.174a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.174a - State Exposition and Fairgrounds Fund; Creation; Disposition; Annual Report; Expenditure.

285.174a State exposition and fairgrounds fund; creation; disposition; annual report; expenditure.Sec. 14a.  (1) The state exposition and fairgrounds fund is created within the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the authority.   (2) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. Money generated from the operation of activities authorized by this act shall be deposited into the fund.  (3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.  (4) The authority shall submit an annual report to the legislature and the department showing the amount of money received under this act and how that money was spent.  (5) The money in the fund shall be expended pursuant to appropriation of the legislature by the authority in the following order of priority:  (a) Providing for an annual state fair.   (b) Maintaining the state exposition and fairgrounds.   (c) Any other purpose authorized under this act. History: Add. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.175 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.175 - Payments to Exhibitors and Vendors; Appropriation; Amount to Lake Superior State University for Grant.

285.175 Payments to exhibitors and vendors; appropriation; amount to Lake Superior state university for grant.Sec. 15.  (1) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, there is appropriated $625,000.00 from the state exposition and fairgrounds fund for Michigan state fair payment of premiums to exhibitors and for payments due to vendors and others regarding outstanding invoices for the annual state fair held in calendar year 2004. Payment for premiums to exhibitors shall be made before payment to vendors and others.   (2) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, there is appropriated $192,700.00 from the general fund to Lake Superior State University for an infrastructure, technology, equipment, and maintenance grant. History: Add. 2004, Act 468, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 285.175, which pertained to transfer of state fair revolving fund, was repealed by Act 39 of 2000, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2000.
MI Comp L § 285.175a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.175a - Demolition of Building or Structure.

285.175a Demolition of building or structure.Sec. 15a.  The authority may demolish or permit the demolition of any building or structure on the state exposition and fairgrounds that is determined by the authority to be unsuitable for uses consistent with the holding of the state fair. History: Add. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.175b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.175b - Publication of Newsletter; Posting Minutes on Website; Establishment of Local Neighborhood Advisory Council.

285.175b Publication of newsletter; posting minutes on website; establishment of local neighborhood advisory council.Sec. 15b.  (1) The authority shall develop a newsletter to be published not less often than twice per calendar year for residents of the surrounding area of the state exposition and fairgrounds. The authority shall make the newsletter available electronically on its website and, if requested, by mail.  (2) The minutes of the meeting of the authority board shall be posted on the authority's website.  (3) The authority shall establish a local neighborhood advisory council for the purpose of public input on the authority's activities. History: Add. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
MI Comp L § 285.176 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)|Section 285.176 - Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.

285.176 Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to repeal of MCL 291.1 to 291.11 and 291.21 to 291.37.
MI Comp L § 285.201 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203)|Section 285.201 - Agricultural Interests; Promotion in Townships; Extension Work Agreements, Areas, Appropriations, Special Tax.

285.201 Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; extension work agreements, areas, appropriations, special tax. Sec. 1.  In order to promote agricultural interests of the various townships of this state and to provide for agricultural extension work for such townships, each township of this state through its township board is hereby authorized and empowered to cooperate to said end with the Michigan state university of agriculture and applied science; and may enter into agreements with reference thereto. The township board in any county may appropriate money, or raise money by taxation, for the purpose hereof. Two or more township boards may act jointly; and a township board may describe an extension area within any township and may levy a special tax from said area to carry out the provisions of this act. History: 1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
MI Comp L § 285.202 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203)|Section 285.202 - Agricultural Interests; Promotion in Townships; Referendum in Township.

285.202 Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; referendum in township. Sec. 2.  The provisions of this act shall not become operative in any township of this state to which it may apply unless and until it is submitted to a vote of the qualified electors thereof and ratified by a majority of said electors voting thereon. The question of the adoption of the provisions of this act may be submitted to the voters of the township at any general or special election, after the passage of the act, by resolution of the township board; and like notice of the submission of the same shall be given as is required by law in the case of elections to elect township officers, and shall be submitted in substantially the following form:  "Shall the provisions of Act No. .... (here insert number of this act) of the Public Acts of 1956 (here state question to be submitted to electors) be adopted by this township?  Yes ( )  No ( )."  If a majority of the electors voting on such proposition in any township, as determined by the canvass of votes cast, shall vote in favor thereof, from and after such determination, the provisions of this act shall be in force.  The township board shall submit such proposition to the electors at the next general or special election whenever petitions for such submission, signed by 10% of the registered electors of the township as shown by the registration rolls, shall be filed with the township clerk. History: 1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
MI Comp L § 285.202a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203)|Section 285.202a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.

285.202a Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties. Sec. 2a.  A petition under section 2 or 3, including the circulation and signing of the petition, is subject to section 488 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.488. A person who violates a provision of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992, applicable to a petition described in this section is subject to the penalties prescribed for that violation in the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992. History: Add. 1998, Act 175, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 285.203 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203)|Section 285.203 - Agricultural Interests; Promotion in Townships; Discontinuance, Referendum.

285.203 Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; discontinuance, referendum. Sec. 3.  Any township, which has elected to come under the provisions of this act, may terminate the effect thereof, whenever a majority of the qualified electors of the township, voting upon the question, shall vote in favor of the following proposition:  "Shall the provisions of Act No. ..... of the Public Acts of 1956, now effective within this township, be no longer operative herein?  Yes ( )  No ( )."  Said question shall be submitted at any general township election, or at a special election called therefor, whenever petitions therefor, signed by a number of qualified electors, equal to 10% of the total number of registered electors, shown by the registration rolls of the township, shall be filed with the township clerk. History: 1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
MI Comp L § 285.251 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279)|Section 285.251 - Short Title.

285.251 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan family farm development act". History: 1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
MI Comp L § 285.254 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279)|Section 285.254 - Performance of Duties, Implementation of Powers, and Selection of Programs and Projects; Principles.

285.254 Performance of duties, implementation of powers, and selection of programs and projects; principles. Sec. 4.  In the performance of its duties, the implementation of its powers, and the selection of specific programs and projects to receive its assistance, the authority shall comply with all of the following principles:  (a) The authority shall not become an owner of agricultural land, agricultural improvements, or depreciable agricultural property, except that the authority may own agricultural land, agricultural improvements, or depreciable agricultural property on a temporary basis if necessary to implement its programs, to protect its investments by means of foreclosure or other means, or to facilitate transfer of agricultural land, agricultural improvements, and depreciable agricultural property for the use of beginning farmers.  (b) The authority shall exercise diligence and care in the selection of projects to receive its assistance and shall apply customary and acceptable business and lending standards in the selection and subsequent implementation of those projects. The authority may delegate primary responsibility for determination and implementation of the projects to an agency of the federal government if that agency assumes an obligation to repay the loan, either directly or by insurance or guarantee. History: 1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
MI Comp L § 285.256 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 285 - Agriculture|Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279)|Section 285.256 - Annual Report.

285.256 Annual report. Sec. 6.  (1) The authority shall submit to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the majority leader of the senate not later than January 15 of each year, a complete report on the activities of the authority. The report shall include all of the following:  (a) A description of its operations and accomplishments.  (b) An accounting of its receipts and expenditures during the fiscal year, in accordance with the classifications it establishes for its operating and capital accounts.  (c) An accounting of its assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year and the status of reserve, special, and other funds.  (d) A schedule of the bonds and notes outstanding at the end of its fiscal year and a statement of the amounts redeemed and issued during its fiscal year.  (e) A statement of its proposed and projected activities.  (f) Recommendations to the legislature.  (g) An analysis of beginning farmer needs in the state.  (2) The annual report shall identify the performance goals of the authority and clearly indicate the progress made to attain those goals during the reporting period. If possible, results shall be expressed in terms of number of loans and acres of agricultural land. History: 1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982