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MI Comp L § 474.56 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.56 - Acquisition of Railroad Property or Other Property; Condemnation.

474.56 Acquisition of railroad property or other property; condemnation. Sec. 6.  (1) The department, as sole agent for the state, may acquire by purchase or through the procedures set forth in the staggers rail act of 1980, Public Law 96-448, 94 Stat. 1895, and the northeast rail service act of 1981, subtitle E title XI, Public Law 97-35, 95 Stat. 643, a portion or portions of the property of a railroad company, including, but not limited to, the tracks and ties, rights of way, land, buildings, appurtenances, other facilities, rolling stock, and equipment, whether or not necessary for the operation of a railroad, for the preservation of a railroad line, or for commuter trail use. In addition, the department may acquire by purchase or otherwise other property owned by an entity other than a railroad company which is found by the department to be necessary for the present or future operation of a railroad.  (2) The department may acquire through condemnation only those segments of a railroad which has been abandoned. Acquisition through condemnation shall be limited to right of way, track, ties, bridges, and culverts which are necessary for the operation of a railroad. The action shall be undertaken pursuant to Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, being sections 213.21 to 213.25 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and Act No. 87 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 213.51 to 213.77 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.57 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.57 - Expired. 1976, Act 295, Eff. Dec. 31, 1976.

474.57 Expired. 1976, Act 295, Eff. Dec. 31, 1976. Compiler's Notes: The expired section pertained to sale, transfer, or exchange of rail properties or trackage rights subject to bankruptcy or discontinuance proceedings.
MI Comp L § 474.58 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.58 - Notice of Abandonment; Acquisition of Rights of Railroad Company by State Department of Transportation or Department of Natural Resources; Warranty or Quitclaim Deed; Acquisition of Rights in Rights of Way Approved for Abandonment.

474.58 Notice of abandonment; acquisition of rights of railroad company by state department of transportation or department of natural resources; warranty or quitclaim deed; acquisition of rights in rights of way approved for abandonment. Sec. 8.  (1) A railroad company operating within this state shall notify the department at the time it files with the appropriate governmental agencies for abandonment of a line.  (2) The rights a railroad company may have in all rights of way approved for abandonment within the state shall not be offered for sale without offering the department, on reasonable terms in the first instance, and the department of natural resources, on reasonable terms in the second instance, the right to purchase those rights. The offer shall include a detailed description of the property and appropriate valuation maps and track charts. Additional information or documents may be provided as agreed to by the parties. The department shall reimburse the railroad company for the expense of providing all such additional information or documents. Upon receipt of such an offer, the department shall notify the departments of natural resources, agriculture, and commerce. The purchase or other acquisition may be by warranty or quitclaim deed. The department or the department of natural resources may purchase or acquire those rights a railroad company may have in all rights of way approved for abandonment unless within 60 days of the offer for sale by the railroad company, the department determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for a use described in section 6 or the department of natural resources determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for management as a recreational resource. If the department determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for a use described in section 6 and the department of natural resources determines that the abandoned route does not have potential for management as a recreational resource or the department or the department of natural resources does not make a reasonable offer, in writing, to purchase within 60 days, the railroad company may dispose of the rights it has in those rights of way as it sees fit. If a right of way abandoned before January 1, 1977, is available and the department determines that the right of way has potential for a use described in section 6, the department may purchase by warranty or quitclaim deed the rights a railroad company or others have in the right of way. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Jan. 1, 1977 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.59 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.59 - Cooperation and Contractual Arrangements With Other States and Dominion of Canada; Acquisition of Trackage Rights and Rail Property in Other States and Dominion of Canada.

474.59 Cooperation and contractual arrangements with other states and dominion of Canada; acquisition of trackage rights and rail property in other states and dominion of Canada. Sec. 9.  The department may cooperate with other states and the dominion of Canada in connection with the purchase of rail property within the state. The department may acquire trackage rights in other states and rail property lying in other states and the Dominion of Canada to carry out the intentions and purposes of this act. In carrying out the authority conferred by this section, the department may enter into general contractual arrangements, including joint purchasing and leasing of rail property with other states and the Dominion of Canada. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.60a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60a - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014

474.60a Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014 Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to issuance of statement regarding viability of segment.
MI Comp L § 474.60b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60b - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60b Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to prequalification requirements.
MI Comp L § 474.60c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60c - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60c Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appeal of committee's decision not to prequalify prospective bidder.
MI Comp L § 474.60d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60d - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60d Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appeal of panel's decision to state transportation commission.
MI Comp L § 474.60e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60e - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60e Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to divestiture of segment.
MI Comp L § 474.60f (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60f - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60f Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to scoring mechanism for selecting bidders.
MI Comp L § 474.60g (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.60g - Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.

474.60g Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to selection of replacement operator for segment on emergency basis.
MI Comp L § 474.61 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.61 - Federal Funds; Public or Private Grants, Gifts, Donations, or Appropriations.

474.61 Federal funds; public or private grants, gifts, donations, or appropriations. Sec. 11.  The department may utilize federal funds, or other public or private grants, gifts, donations, or appropriations in carrying out the purposes of this act. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.62 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.62 - Federal Loan, Guarantee of Loan, or Federal Programs.

474.62 Federal loan, guarantee of loan, or federal programs. Sec. 12.  The department may apply for an acquisition and modernization loan, or a guarantee of a loan, pursuant to the federal acts or other federal programs within the limit of funds appropriated for this purpose. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.63 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.63 - Repealed. 1981, Act 129, Eff. Oct. 1, 1981.

474.63 Repealed. 1981, Act 129, Eff. Oct. 1, 1981. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the administration of a delinquent railroad tax fund and to the transferring of balances to the general fund.
MI Comp L § 474.64 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.64 - Acquisition of Intercity Bus and Ferry Equipment and Facilities.

474.64 Acquisition of intercity bus and ferry equipment and facilities. Sec. 14.  The department may purchase intercity bus equipment and related station and servicing facilities, as well as ferry equipment, dock, port, and water equipment servicing facilities. The department may acquire equipment and facilities to be utilized by intercity bus and ferry operations, under terms and conditions determined by the department. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.65 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.65 - Modernization, Rehabilitation, Rebuilding, and Relocation of Rail Property; Maintenance and Improvements.

474.65 Modernization, rehabilitation, rebuilding, and relocation of rail property; maintenance and improvements.Sec. 15.  The department may spend sums appropriated and other available funds for the construction, modernization, rehabilitation, rebuilding, and relocation of rail property and may perform or contract for maintenance or improvements on rail property owned by the state, a person, a public or private corporation, a local or regional transportation authority, a local governmental unit, a private carrier, a group of rail users, or a combination of these entities, including, but not limited to, a street railway, as is necessary in the public interest as determined by the department. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 488, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009
MI Comp L § 474.66 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.66 - Contracts for Rail, Street Railway, Intercity Bus, or Ferry Service.

474.66 Contracts for rail, street railway, intercity bus, or ferry service.Sec. 16.  The department may contract with a person, firm, or public or private corporation to provide rail, street railway, intercity bus, or ferry service deemed by the department to be in the best interest of this state. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 488, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009
MI Comp L § 474.67 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.67 - Financial Assistance for Facilities of Rail Freight and Marine Freight Transportation; Deposit of Funds to Be Held as Separate Fund; Rail Freight Fund; Administration.

474.67 Financial assistance for facilities of rail freight and marine freight transportation; deposit of funds to be held as separate fund; rail freight fund; administration. Sec. 17.  (1) The department may provide financial assistance, within the limits and conditions of the funds appropriated by the legislature, or otherwise obtained, for grants, leases, loans, and purchases, or any combination of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, for the establishment, continuation, and improvement of production, operation, maintenance, and support facilities of rail freight and marine freight transportation.  (2) The following funds shall be deposited in the state treasury and shall be held as a separate fund to be known as the rail freight fund which shall be administered by the department within the limits and conditions of funds appropriated by the legislature for the purposes of subsection (1):  (a) The funds repaid under a contract entered into pursuant to subsection (1).  (b) Revenue received from the sale, lease, or other disposition of property acquired under this act.  (c) Railroad operating subsidies refunded to the state pursuant to a contract.  (d) Revenue received from the sale or lease of a tug barge or related facilities constructed or acquired with comprehensive transportation fund money or comprehensive transportation fund bond proceeds. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 1982 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Apr. 27, 1990 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 16, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1993 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 235, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1998
MI Comp L § 474.67a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.67a - Soo Locks Fund.

474.67a Soo Locks fund.Sec. 17a.  (1) The Soo locks fund is created as a separate restricted account within the comprehensive transportation fund and shall be administered by the department for the purposes of fulfilling the state's portion of the nonfederal cost share for construction of a new marine lock facility at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, as authorized under section 17(1).  (2) The following funds may be deposited into the Soo locks fund:  (a) Comprehensive transportation fund revenues or comprehensive transportation fund bond proceeds.  (b) Other revenues that are appropriated for the purpose of subsection (1).  (3) For each fiscal year, beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 and ending with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2050, there is appropriated from the fund an amount necessary to fulfill the terms and conditions of the state's agreement with the Great Lakes commission, acting in its capacity as the principal fiduciary agent for the nonfederal cost share, for the construction of a new marine lock facility at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  (4) Principal and interest earnings in the fund shall not lapse and shall remain in the fund at the close of the fiscal year and shall carry forward for use for the purposes described in subsection (1), except for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 when $5,270,000.00 shall lapse to the comprehensive transportation fund.  (5) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.  (6) Any unexpended balances remaining in the fund upon fulfillment of the state's obligation as described in this section shall lapse to the funds from which originally appropriated. History: Add. 2001, Act 126, Imd. Eff. Oct. 15, 2001 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Sept. 28, 2007
MI Comp L § 474.68 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.68 - Termination of Rail Freight Services; Contracts for Substitute Services and Relocation Assistance.

474.68 Termination of rail freight services; contracts for substitute services and relocation assistance. Sec. 18.  When rail freight services are terminated, the department may contract for substitute services and relocation assistance within this state, to serve affected shippers and communities, if deemed desirable by the department. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.69 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.69 - Repealed. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984.

474.69 Repealed. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to program approval procedure for rail continuation contractual grant and upgrading programs.
MI Comp L § 474.69a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.69a - Compliance.

474.69a Compliance. Sec. 19a.  In exercising the powers provided by this act, the department shall comply with policies established by the state transportation commission in accordance with section 28 of article V of the state constitution of 1963. History: Add. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
MI Comp L § 474.70 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 295 of 1976 - State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)|Section 474.70 - Effective Date.

474.70 Effective date. Sec. 20.  This act shall not take effect until November 15, 1976. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976
MI Comp L § 474.101 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141)|Section 474.101 - Short Title.

474.101 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the “motor bus transportation act”. History: 1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982
MI Comp L § 474.105 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141)|Section 474.105 - Motor Carrier; Compliance With Act; Authority; Registration of Roster.

474.105 Motor carrier; compliance with act; authority; registration of roster.Sec. 5.  A motor carrier shall not operate a bus for the transportation of persons for hire on a public highway in this state except in accordance with this act. A motor carrier shall not operate upon a public highway without first having obtained from the department an authority. A motor carrier shall register its roster with the department, and all vehicles on the roster shall comply with the provisions of this act. History: 1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
MI Comp L § 474.106 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141)|Section 474.106 - Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017.

474.106 Repealed. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to duty of lessor to inform person leasing motor bus for hire of requirements.
MI Comp L § 474.107 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 474 - State Transportation|Act 432 of 1982 - Motor Bus Transportation Act (474.101 - 474.141)|Section 474.107 - Authority; Issuance; Findings; Terms or Conditions; Application Requirements; Failure to Correct Noncompliance; Outstanding Fees; Good Standing Required; Denial of Application; Notice; Correction of Deficiency.

474.107 Authority; issuance; findings; terms or conditions; application requirements; failure to correct noncompliance; outstanding fees; good standing required; denial of application; notice; correction of deficiency.Sec. 7.  (1) The department shall issue without a hearing an authority to a motor carrier authorizing that carrier to provide transportation services subject to the jurisdiction of the department under this act, if the department finds that the motor carrier is fit, willing, and able to provide the transportation service authorized by the authority in compliance with this act. The department may attach terms or conditions to the exercise of the privilege granted by an authority as the department considers appropriate.  (2) An application for an authority is not complete unless the applicant has complied with all applicable provisions of this act and with the application requirements of the department. If an applicant fails to comply with the application requirements of the department and fails to correct its noncompliance within 60 days after the initial application date, the application shall be canceled and any application fees paid by the applicant are forfeited.  (3) The department shall not issue or renew an authority to a motor carrier if the motor carrier owes outstanding fees to the department.  (4) An authority covers a motor carrier and the authorized vehicles listed on the roster of the motor carrier. A motor carrier and at least 1 vehicle on its roster shall remain in good standing during the time period covered by the authority or the authority is automatically revoked. To remain in good standing as required by this subsection, a motor carrier shall do all of the following:  (a) Submit an accurate roster to the department and notify the department of any changes to the roster.  (b) Pay all fees by the due date.  (c) Maintain insurance for each authorized vehicle on the roster.  (d) Ensure that each authorized vehicle on the roster complies with the inspection requirements of this act.  (5) If the department denies an application for an authority, the department shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing and the reasons for the denial. An applicant whose application is denied may, within 30 days after the date of the denial, correct any deficiency in the application and reapply for an authority without payment of an additional application fee. History: 1982, Act 432, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1982 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 233, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1989 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017