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MI Comp L § 254.301 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 21 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.) - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.301 - 254.304)|Section 254.301 - Mackinac Bridge Authority, Definitions.

254.301 Mackinac bridge authority, definitions. Sec. 1.  As used in this act the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:  (a) The word “authority” shall mean the Mackinac bridge authority herein created.  (b) The word “board” shall refer to the members of the authority.  (c) The word “bridge” shall mean the project for the acquisition of which this act is adopted and shall mean a bridge or structure extending from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula of Michigan, and shall be understood to include all of the following forming any part thereof or connected with or used or useful in the operation thereof: causeways, bridges, tunnels, roads, fills and approaches, or any combination thereof, parking space and facilities, park and recreation facilities, lighting facilities, terminal facilities, consisting of areas, structures and buildings in which rest rooms, waiting rooms, restaurant and similar facilities and other accommodations for the traveling public may be installed, including all fixtures, utility lines, accessories and equipment relating to any or all of the above, and including the improvement and beautification of such terminal areas at each end of the structure as may be designed to increase the use thereof, and including in all of the foregoing all real and personal property, tangible or intangible, licenses, franchises, easements and rights-of-way necessary thereto.  (d) The term “cost of the bridge” shall include all expenditures made in connection with the acquisition and construction thereof, financing charges, interest to accrue on the bonds during the period occupied by the construction of the bridge and for such period thereafter as may be determined by the board, with the approval of the state administrative board, cost of engineering and legal expenses, plans, specifications and surveys, other expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility of the project, the cost of all land, property, rights, easements and franchises, reimbursement of all money which may have been heretofore or may hereafter be paid or advanced by the state of Michigan or any of its agencies, departments or subdivisions for any of the foregoing, and all other expenses properly incident to the acquisition of the bridge and the issuance of the bonds.  (e) The words “the state” shall mean the state of Michigan. History: 1950, Ex. Sess., Act 21, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1950 Compiler's Notes: The Mackinac bridge authority, referred to in this act, was transferred to the department of transportation by MCL 16.457.Popular Name: Mackinac Bridge Authority Act
MI Comp L § 254.301a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 21 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.) - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.301 - 254.304)|Section 254.301a - Self-Insurance of Bridge Assets and Activities; Agreement; Self-Insurance Reserve Account; Payments; Litigation.

254.301a Self-insurance of bridge assets and activities; agreement; self-insurance reserve account; payments; litigation.Sec. 1a.  (1) The authority may enter into an agreement with the state transportation department to provide for the self-insurance of bridge assets and activities. The agreement shall set forth the terms and conditions of the self-insurance consistent with this section.  (2) The agreement may provide that, to the extent that claims would otherwise have been paid under an insurance policy carried by the authority, the claims shall be paid from a self-insurance reserve account to be established and maintained by the authority. If there are insufficient funds in the account to pay a claim, the balance of the claim shall be paid by the state transportation department from funds constitutionally restricted to transportation purposes by section 9 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963.  (3) The self-insurance reserve account shall be funded by annual payments by the authority of at least $200,000.00 until the total of the account equals at least $1,000,000.00, as the authority and the state transportation department may agree. Once the account is fully funded, the authority may cease payments to the account except to the extent that the payments again become necessary to restore a balance of $1,000,000.00 after the payment of claims from the account.  (4) In any lawsuit filed against the authority for damages that are covered by the self-insurance agreement, the state transportation department shall defend the authority and control the course and disposition of the litigation as if the claim were against the state transportation department. The state transportation department shall advise the authority of pending litigation and consult with the authority regarding the potential disposition of the matter. The state transportation department's cost of the litigation and any settlement or judgment shall be paid as a claim from the self-insurance reserve account or state transportation department funds as provided in this section and the agreement. History: Add. 2009, Act 71, Imd. Eff. July 9, 2009 Popular Name: Mackinac Bridge Authority Act
MI Comp L § 254.303, 254.304 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 21 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.) - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.301 - 254.304)|Section 254.303, 254.304 - Repealed. 2005, Act 332, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2005.

254.303, 254.304 Repealed. 2005, Act 332, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to expenses of board members, power of board members to investigate, and allocation of funds, and the qualifications of employees and submission of legislative reports.Popular Name: Mackinac Bridge Authority Act
MI Comp L § 254.311 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.311 - Mackinac Bridge Authority; Definitions; Scope of Act.

254.311 Mackinac bridge authority; definitions; scope of act.Sec. 1.  As used in this act:   (a) "Authority" means the Mackinac bridge authority created in 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 21, MCL 254.301 to 254.302. This subdivision does not apply to sections 14a, 14b, 14d, and 14e.  (b) "Board" means the members of the authority. This subdivision does not apply to section 14b.  (c) "Bridge" means the project for the acquisition of which this act is adopted and means a bridge or structure extending from the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and includes all of the following forming any part of the bridge or connected with or used or useful in the operation of the bridge, causeways, bridges, tunnels, roads, fills and approaches, or any combination thereof, parking space and facilities, park and recreation facilities, lighting facilities, terminal facilities consisting of areas, structures, and buildings in which rest rooms, waiting rooms, restaurant and similar facilities, and other accommodations for the traveling public may be installed, including all fixtures, utility lines, accessories, and equipment relating to any or all of the above, and including the improvement and beautification of terminal areas at each end of the structure as may be designed to increase the use of the structure, and including all real and personal property, tangible or intangible, licenses, franchises, easements, and rights-of-way necessary thereto.  (d) "Cost of the bridge" includes all expenditures made in connection with the acquisition and construction of the bridge, financing charges, interest to accrue on the bonds during the period occupied by the construction of the bridge and for a period after construction of the bridge as determined by the board, the aggregate of such periods, however, not to exceed 7 years, cost of engineering and legal expenses, plans, specifications and surveys, other expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility of the project, the cost of all land, property, rights, easements and franchises, reimbursement of all money that may have been or will be paid or advanced by the state of Michigan or any of its agencies, departments, or subdivisions, and all other expenses properly incident to the acquisition of the bridge and the issuance of the bonds.  (e) "The state" means the state of Michigan.  (f) "The bonds" means all bonds authorized to be issued by this act.  (g) "To construct" means to acquire through construction, purchase, gift, condemnation, or any combination thereof. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 359, Imd. Eff. Dec. 12, 2018
MI Comp L § 254.312 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.312 - Mackinac Bridge Authority; Corporate Existence, Terms.

254.312 Mackinac bridge authority; corporate existence, terms. Sec. 2.  The corporate existence of the authority shall continue until all of its liabilities have been met and the bonds, including refunding bonds, have been paid in full or otherwise discharged and when all such liabilities and bonds have been discharged in full, all rights and properties of the authority shall pass to and be vested in the state. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.313 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.313 - Repealed. 2005, Act 331, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2005.

254.313 Repealed. 2005, Act 331, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to power of the authority to conduct preliminary examinations and provisions relating to appropriations.
MI Comp L § 254.314 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.314 - Mackinac Bridge Authority; Bridge Construction, Bond Proceeds; Property Acquisition and Condemnation, Surveys, Easements.

254.314 Mackinac bridge authority; bridge construction, bond proceeds; property acquisition and condemnation, surveys, easements. Sec. 4.  The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to construct a suitable bridge (as “construct” and “bridge” are above defined) joining and linking together the upper peninsula and the lower peninsula of Michigan and to operate, maintain, improve and repair such bridge. The cost of such construction of the bridge shall be paid from the proceeds of bonds issued hereunder and from any other funds legally available for the payment of such cost: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to permit the authority to incur obligations which would constitute an indebtedness of the state within the meaning of any constitutional prohibition or limitation.  In connection with the construction of the bridge the authority is hereby empowered to purchase or otherwise acquire all property and rights necessary thereto, including but not limited to roads, structures, rights-of-way, franchises, easements and other interests in lands, including lands under water, and the riparian rights of any person, natural or corporate, political entity or political subdivision, and including the right to cut off light, air and access to real property, upon such terms and at such prices as may be fair and reasonable. Whenever it shall become necessary, any such property may be condemned and the authority is hereby empowered in its discretion to condemn any property or interest therein which it may deem necessary for such purpose. In the condemnation of property or interest therein, the authority may proceed under any act applicable thereto, or it may invoke and proceed under the provisions of Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as now or hereafter amended, and in so doing shall have all the rights, powers and privileges granted to “public corporations” as defined in that act. The authority may enter on any lands, waters and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and examinations. The state of Michigan hereby expressly grants to the authority, without consideration, the right to use, and full easements and rights-of-way through, across, under and over any lands or property owned by the state or in which the state has any right, title or interest, which may be necessary or convenient to the construction and efficient operation of the bridge. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.318 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.318 - Mackinac Bridge Authority; Grants or Donations.

254.318 Mackinac bridge authority; grants or donations. Sec. 8.  The authority may accept from the United States of America and any department, agency or instrumentality thereof, and from the state of Michigan and any department, agency or instrumentality thereof, grants for or in aid of the construction of the bridge and may enter into any lawful contracts or agreements necessary to obtain such grants. Such grants may consist of money, real or personal property or other things of value. The authority may also accept grants or donations from municipal corporations, counties or other political subdivisions of the state of Michigan and from any other source. The state highway department is hereby authorized and instructed to cooperate to the fullest extent possible with the authority in the construction of the bridge and in the securing of all grants and aids thereto which may be available for such purpose. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.319 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.319 - Unauthorized Indebtedness to State.

254.319 Unauthorized indebtedness to state. Sec. 9.  Nothing in this act shall be so construed or interpreted as to authorize or permit the incurring of indebtedness of the state of Michigan contrary to the provisions of the constitution of the state. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.320 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.320 - Scope of Act.

254.320 Scope of act. Sec. 10.  This act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things herein authorized and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.321 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.321 - Board and State Highway Department; Authority.

254.321 Board and state highway department; authority. Sec. 11.  All things herein authorized to be done by the authority and the board and by the state highway department may be done without the securing of approval or consent from any other board, department, agency or officer, except as herein otherwise provided, and no proceedings therefor shall be required or be necessary other than the adoption of appropriate resolutions. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.322 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.322 - Use of Bridge; Payment of Tolls; Authorized Emergency Vehicles; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

254.322 Use of bridge; payment of tolls; authorized emergency vehicles; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 12.  Except as provided in this section, all individuals or vehicles using the bridge shall pay tolls and charges established by the authority. The authority shall not charge tolls or charges to its own personnel or vehicles while the personnel are on duty or while the vehicles are being used for authority business. Beginning October 1, 2003, the authority shall not charge tolls or charges to authorized emergency vehicles that are in the process of responding to an emergency. As used in this section, “authorized emergency vehicles” means that term as defined in section 2 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.2. Beginning November 1, 2004, a violation of this section by failure to pay toll is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 30 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 176, Imd. Eff. Aug. 25, 2003 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 336, Imd. Eff. Sept. 23, 2004
MI Comp L § 254.323 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.323 - Federal Government Approvals.

254.323 Federal government approvals. Sec. 13.  The authority is authorized to do all things and perform all acts necessary to secure the consent, if necessary, of the United States government, to the construction and operation of the bridge and charging of tolls for its use, and to secure the approval of any department, agency, instrumentality or officer of the United States government required by law to approve the plans, specifications and location of the bridge, or the tolls to be charged for the use thereof. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.324 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.324 - Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority; Definitions.

254.324 Mackinac Straits corridor authority; definitions.Sec. 14.  As used in this section and sections 14a to 14e:  (a) "Corridor authority board" means the board of directors of the Mackinac Straits corridor authority appointed under section 14b.  (b) "Mackinac Straits corridor authority" means the Mackinac Straits corridor authority created in section 14b.  (c) "Straits protection fund" means the fund created in section 14c.   (d) "Tunnel agreement" means an agreement or series of agreements described in section 14d.  (e) "Utility tunnel" means a tunnel joining and connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of this state at the Straits of Mackinac for the purpose of accommodating utility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, pipelines, electric transmission lines, facilities for the transmission of data and telecommunications, all useful and related facilities, equipment, and structures, and all necessary tangible or intangible real and personal property, licenses, franchises, easements, and rights-of-way. History: Add. 2018, Act 359, Imd. Eff. Dec. 12, 2018 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 254.324, which pertained to engineering services, was repealed by Act 331 of 2005, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2005.
MI Comp L § 254.324c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.324c - Straits Protection Fund.

254.324c Straits protection fund.Sec. 14c.  (1) The straits protection fund is created within the state treasury.  (2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the straits protection fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the straits protection fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the straits protection fund interest and earnings from fund investments.   (3) Money in the straits protection fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the straits protection fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.   (4) The state transportation department shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes. History: Add. 2018, Act 359, Imd. Eff. Dec. 12, 2018
MI Comp L § 254.324e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.324e - Funding From Any Source Other Than Straits Protection Fund; Agreement to Accept Liability of Utility Equipment by User of Utility Tunnel; Prohibited.

254.324e Funding from any source other than straits protection fund; agreement to accept liability of utility equipment by user of utility tunnel; prohibited.Sec. 14e.  (1) Neither the Mackinac bridge authority nor the Mackinac Straits corridor authority may pay or obligate any money or assets related to the utility tunnel except money that is deposited into the straits protection fund or any escrow or reserve fund created under the tunnel agreement. This state, a state official, a state-related entity, the Mackinac bridge authority or an agent of the Mackinac bridge authority, the Mackinac Straits corridor authority or an agent of the Mackinac Straits corridor authority, or any other legal, financial, or other expert providing advice to the Mackinac bridge authority or the Mackinac Straits corridor authority shall not enter into an agreement for the payment of money from any source other than the straits protection fund or any escrow or reserve fund created under the tunnel agreement. This subsection does not restrict the right of the Mackinac bridge authority or the Mackinac Straits corridor authority to utilize any property rights granted to the Mackinac bridge authority or the Mackinac Straits corridor authority by this state or a private property owner.  (2) This state, a state official, a state-related entity, the Mackinac bridge authority or an agent of the Mackinac bridge authority, the Mackinac Straits corridor authority or an agent of the Mackinac Straits corridor authority, or any other legal, financial, or other expert providing advice to the Mackinac bridge authority or the Mackinac Straits corridor authority shall not enter into an agreement to accept any liability for or resulting from the installation, maintenance, operation, or decommissioning of any utility equipment owned by the user of a utility tunnel, including, but not limited to, a pipeline, electrical transmission line, or broadband cable within the utility tunnel. History: Add. 2018, Act 359, Imd. Eff. Dec. 12, 2018
MI Comp L § 254.325 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.325 - Construction of Act.

254.325 Construction of act. Sec. 15.  This act being deemed necessary to the public health, welfare, convenience and prosperity, it shall be liberally construed to effect the intents and purposes hereof. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
MI Comp L § 254.326 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 214 of 1952 - Mackinac Bridge Authority (254.311 - 254.332)|Section 254.326 - Contracts, Books, Maps; Delivery to Authority.

254.326 Contracts, books, maps; delivery to authority. Sec. 16.  The state highway department shall transfer and deliver to the authority all contracts, books, maps, plans, papers and records or certified copies thereof, pertaining to the subjects and matters relating to the designing and construction of the bridge, and particularly all such records, maps and papers which may have been turned over to the state highway department under Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1947.  History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952