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MI Comp L § 324.50123 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50123 - Establishment Authorized; Powers Generally.

324.50123 Establishment authorized; powers generally. Sec. 50123.  A forest improvement district may be established pursuant to this part, and when established has the powers conferred by this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50124 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50124 - Petitions.

324.50124 Petitions. Sec. 50124.  (1) A district may be established by filing a petition, signed by 10 or more owners of forest land who control a total combined acreage of not less than 50,000 acres lying within the limits of the gross territorial boundary proposed to be organized into a district, with the department asking that a district be organized in the territory described in the petition. The petition shall state all of the following:  (a) The proposed name of the district.  (b) A legal description of the forest land proposed to be organized as the district, including the proposed gross territorial boundary of the district.  (c) A tentative implementation schedule for the forest practices functions and services the district will perform.  (d) An analysis that demonstrates the economic and administrative feasibility of a district within the defined boundaries.  (e) A request that the boundaries for the district be established.  (2) If more than 1 petition is filed covering parts of the same territory, the department shall determine which of the districts shall encompass that territory. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50125 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50125 - Creation of District; Hearing; Notice; Determination; Defining Boundaries of District; Actual Notice.

324.50125 Creation of district; hearing; notice; determination; defining boundaries of district; actual notice. Sec. 50125.  (1) Within 30 days after a petition has been filed, the department shall give notice of a proposed hearing upon the question of the desirability, necessity, and feasibility of the creation of the district, upon the question of the appropriate boundaries to be assigned to the district, and upon all other relevant issues.  (2) If it appears at the hearing that it may be desirable to include territory outside of the area within which notice of the hearing was given, the hearing shall be adjourned and notice of the further hearing shall be given to forest owners or occupiers of land throughout the entire area considered for inclusion in the district, and a further hearing held. The gross territorial boundary of a district shall not include an area included within the gross territorial boundary of another district.  (3) If the department concludes after a 30-day grace period following the hearing, upon the facts presented and upon other relevant information available, that need for a district exists, it shall make and record that determination, and shall define, by metes and bounds or by plat maps, the forest land of the district. The gross territorial boundary of the district shall be defined by metes and bounds or by plat maps.  (4) In making its determination and in defining the boundaries of a district, the department shall consider the forest tree species in the proposed district, the condition of the forest land, the prevailing forest practices, the benefits forests may receive from being included within the district, the relation of the proposed area to other districts already organized or proposed for organization, and other physical, geographical, and economic factors considered relevant.  (5) In making a determination as to district boundaries, if the department determines that the forest improvement projects will impact upon the property value of nonparticipating landowners, the department shall provide actual notice of hearings as provided for in this section. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50126 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50126 - Operation of District; Feasibility.

324.50126 Operation of district; feasibility.  Sec. 50126.  (1) If the department makes and records a determination that the need for a district exists and defines its boundaries, the department shall then consider the question of whether the operation of a district within those boundaries is administratively and economically feasible.  (2) If the department determines that the operation of a district is feasible, it shall record that determination and shall proceed with the organization of that district.  (3) If the department determines the operation of a district is not feasible, it shall record the reasons for its determination and deny the petition. After 6 months have expired from the date of the denial of a petition by the department, subsequent petitions covering the same or substantially the same territory may be filed and a new hearing and determination made. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50128 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50128 - District as Governmental Subdivision and Public Body Corporate and Politic.

324.50128 District as governmental subdivision and public body corporate and politic. Sec. 50128.  The district shall constitute a governmental subdivision of the state and a public body corporate and politic on the date specified in the directors' application or on the date the application and statement are filed and recorded, whichever is later. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50129 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50129 - Petition for Discontinuance; Filing; Form; Notice.

324.50129 Petition for discontinuance; filing; form; notice. Sec. 50129.  A petition for discontinuance of membership in, for deletion of member forest land within, and for including additional territory within an existing district shall be filed with the board. The board shall prescribe the form for the petition. The board annually shall notify the department of any changes in membership or land ownership status changes. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50130 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50130 - Petitions for Change of Boundary Line; Filing; Contents; Hearing; Determination; Application for Certificate Evidencing Change of Boundary; Statement; Effect of Filing; Issuance and Contents of Certificate.

324.50130 Petitions for change of boundary line; filing; contents; hearing; determination; application for certificate evidencing change of boundary; statement; effect of filing; issuance and contents of certificate. Sec. 50130.  (1) Petitions signed by a majority of the members of each of the boards of adjoining districts may be filed with the department asking that the boundary line between the districts be changed. These petitions shall identify the existing boundary line between the districts and the proposed new gross territorial boundary.  (2) Within 30 days after a petition has been filed, the department shall hold a public hearing upon the question of the proposed boundary change. All members of the affected districts, and all other interested persons, may attend the hearing and be heard.  (3) After the hearing, the department shall determine, upon the facts presented at the hearing and upon other relevant information, whether the operation of the districts within the proposed new gross territorial boundaries would be administratively and economically feasible. If the department determines the operation of the districts within the proposed new boundaries will be feasible, it shall record that determination and notify the boards of the districts of its determination.  (4) The boards of the affected districts shall present an application to the secretary of state, signed by them, for a certificate evidencing the change of boundary. The application shall be accompanied by a statement of the department certifying that the boundary between the districts has been changed pursuant to the procedures prescribed and identifying the new gross territorial boundary lines. When the application and statement are filed, the change of boundary is effective and the date of filing shall be identified on the certificate which the secretary of state shall issue to the boards of the affected districts. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50132 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50132 - Nominating Petition; Filing; Signatures; Notice; Eligibility to Vote.

324.50132 Nominating petition; filing; signatures; notice; eligibility to vote. Sec. 50132.  (1) A candidate for the first board of directors shall file nominating petitions with the department at or before the hearing on the need for a district. A candidate shall be a member of the proposed district. A nominating petition shall not be accepted by the department unless it is subscribed by 6 or more members of a proposed district. A member may sign more than 1 nominating petition. The department shall give notice of the initial election of 3 directors. Notice shall be posted at the business office of each governmental unit in the proposed district, published in each newspaper of record distributed in the proposed district, mailed to each individual elected governmental official within the proposed district and mailed to any individual requesting written notification of the initial election. The 3 candidates who receive the largest number of the votes cast shall be the elected directors for a district.  (2) All members within a district are eligible to vote for 1 or more candidates for the first board of directors, according to the amount of forest land owned within a proposed district, pursuant to the schedule in section 50131(3). History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50133 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50133 - Consolidation Into Single District; Petition; Notice; Hearing; Determination; Order; Board of Consolidated District; Certificate of Organization; Powers and Duties; Property, Agreements, and Obligations of Consolidated District.

324.50133 Consolidation into single district; petition; notice; hearing; determination; order; board of consolidated district; certificate of organization; powers and duties; property, agreements, and obligations of consolidated district. Sec. 50133.  (1) Two or more districts may petition the department for consolidation into a single district. The department shall not act on the petition unless it is signed by a majority of the board of each of the districts involved. Within 30 days after receipt of a petition, the department shall give notice of a hearing on the proposed consolidation. Notice shall be given to all members in the area proposed to be included in the consolidated district.  (2) Based on the facts presented at the hearing and other relevant facts, the department shall determine if consolidation is desirable. If the department determines that consolidation is desirable, it shall issue an order which states that the districts are to be consolidated on a date specified, the name of the consolidated district, and its gross territorial boundaries.  (3) The board of the consolidated district shall consist of the chairperson of the board of each of those districts consolidated, who shall serve for a term of 2 years, and 3 other members appointed by the department, who shall serve for a term of 1 year. Thereafter, directors shall be elected or appointed as provided in section 50131.  (4) Upon receipt of the order of consolidation, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of proper organization to the directors of the consolidated district. The consolidated district shall have the same powers and duties as other districts organized under this part.  (5) The assets, liabilities, records, documents, writings, or other property of the districts consolidated shall become the property of the consolidated district. All agreements made by, and obligations of the districts consolidated shall be binding upon and enforceable by the consolidated district. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50136 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50136 - Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.

324.50136 Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to cooperation between state agency and district board.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50137 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50137 - Expenses of District; Sources of Payment; Allocation of Funds.

324.50137 Expenses of district; sources of payment; allocation of funds. Sec. 50137.  (1) The expenses of a district may be paid from 1 or more of the following:  (a) An appropriation by the legislature.  (b) The revenues of the district's facilities and operations.  (c) The proceeds of the service fees authorized by this part.  (d) The proceeds of sales of state timber within the district except for the redemption of the bonds in case of default.  (e) Federal grants or from gifts or grants from private persons.  (f) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds of the district.  (g) Any other funds available to the district.  (2) When allocating available funds among proposed districts, the department shall consider the proposed district or districts which in its judgment will produce the greatest public benefit, giving consideration to all of the following factors:  (a) The need for and potential commercial benefits of forest improvement if the district is formed within the proposed gross territorial boundaries.  (b) The need for and potential benefits to long-term production, maintenance, and enhancement of the total forest resource system. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50138 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50138 - Cooperative Exercise of Powers.

324.50138 Cooperative exercise of powers.  Sec. 50138.  The boards of any 2 or more districts may cooperate in the exercise of powers conferred in this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.50139 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)|451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139)|Section 324.50139 - Report.

324.50139 Report. Sec. 50139.  During the years of operation of a district, a detailed report of the operation and impact of the district shall be submitted by the board of the district to the departments and the legislature for analysis and evaluation. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA