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2023 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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › Section 324.64105 - Public Auction; Exclusive Opportunity to Pursue Contract; Information Required From Highest Bidder.

324.64105 Public auction; exclusive opportunity to pursue contract; information required from highest bidder.
Sec. 64105.
(1) On the basis of the inventory and the classification described in section 64103, the department shall determine whether to offer at a public auction the exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract for the taking of peat from a nominated parcel.
(2) The exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract for the taking of peat from a specified parcel of state owned land shall be awarded to the highest bidder at a public auction by sealed or oral bid.
(3) An exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract awarded under this section guarantees that, if the department decides to enter into a contract for the taking of peat from the nominated parcel as provided in section 64106, a contract shall be entered into with the highest bidder.
(4) Within 2 years after being awarded an exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract, the highest bidder shall provide to the department the following information:
(a) The quantity and quality of the peat that the bidder proposes to take from the nominated parcel.
(b) The capacity of the production facility that the bidder proposes to operate on the parcel.
(c) The date on which the bidder projects that the taking of peat will commence and the projected duration of the activity.
(d) An environmental assessment of the impact of the taking of the peat, including an analysis of the factors described in section 64106(2).
(e) Any other information the department determines to be reasonably necessary for the department to make the determination described in section 64106(2).
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › Section 324.64106 - Public Hearing; Determination; Criteria; Statement of Reasons.

324.64106 Public hearing; determination; criteria; statement of reasons.
Sec. 64106.
(1) After the submission of the information required by section 64105(4), and after review and evaluation of that information by the department, the department shall hold a public hearing to hear comments from the public on whether the department should enter into a contract for the taking of peat from a nominated parcel. This hearing may be consolidated with other legally required hearings related to the taking of peat from the nominated parcel.
(2) After completion of the public hearing required by subsection (1), the department shall decide whether to enter into a contract with the highest bidder based upon a determination that the taking of the peat from the parcel of nominated land would be in the public interest and would not unacceptably disrupt or destroy the aquatic or other resources of the peat land or the surrounding area. In making this determination, the department shall balance the benefit that reasonably may be expected to accrue from the taking of the peat against the reasonably foreseeable detriment of the taking, and, to that end, shall consider the following criteria:
(a) The relative extent of the public and private need for the taking of the peat.
(b) The availability of feasible and prudent alternative locations and methods for attaining the expected benefits of the taking of the peat.
(c) The extent and permanence of the beneficial or detrimental effects which the taking of the peat may have on the public and private uses to which the area is suited.
(d) The probable impact of the taking of peat in relation to the cumulative effect created by other existing and anticipated activities in the watershed where the peat is located.
(e) The probable impact of the taking of the peat on recognized historic, cultural, scenic, ecological, educational, or recreational values, and on the public health, or fish or wildlife.
(f) The size of the peat surface area in relation to the size of the parcel of state owned land.
(g) The impact of the taking of the peat on subsurface water resources, recharging groundwater supplies and adjacent watersheds, and surface water bodies.
(h) The economic value, both public and private, of the taking of peat to the general area.
(3) The department shall state its reasons for deciding to enter or not to enter into a contract with the highest bidder for the taking of peat.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › Section 324.64108 - Peat Resource Conservation and Development Fund; Creation; Deposits.

324.64108 Peat resource conservation and development fund; creation; deposits.
Sec. 64108.
(1) The peat resource conservation and development fund is created in the state treasury.
(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the following shall be deposited in the peat resource conservation and development fund:
(a) Money received by the state under contracts for the taking of peat.
(b) The fees imposed under this part.
(3) Money received by the state under contracts for taking of peat from state owned lands acquired with game and fish protection funds shall be deposited in the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund provided for in section 2010.
(4) If the money in the fund exceeds $250,000.00 at the end of a state fiscal year, the excess shall be deposited in the Michigan natural resources trust fund created in section 35 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 and provided for in section 1902 or as otherwise provided by law.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › Section 324.64109 - Expenditures; Purposes.

324.64109 Expenditures; purposes.
Sec. 64109.
The department shall expend the money in the fund and the interest and earnings on the money in the fund for the following purposes:
(a) To administer a peat resource conservation, development, and regulatory program consistent with this part.
(b) To perform the inventory of state lands described in section 64103, to fund further study of the state owned lands classified as not leasable under section 64103, and to provide for the reclassification of parcels consistent with the provisions of section 64103 based on the development of information unavailable during the classification required by section 64103(2).
(c) To fund research necessary for the further development of appropriate techniques for environmental monitoring of peat extraction sites, for development and protection of the state's peat resources, and for reclamation of lands following the extraction of peat.
(d) To pay for the costs to the state of personnel services, printing, postage, advertising, contractual services, and the rental of facilities associated with the offering of state owned lands for the purpose of taking peat.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › Section 324.64110 - Applicability of MCL 324.64103 to 324.64106; Responsibility of Meeting Legal Requirements.

324.64110 Applicability of MCL 324.64103 to 324.64106; responsibility of meeting legal requirements.
Sec. 64110.
The requirements of sections 64103 through 64106 do not apply to proposals for the taking of peat from state owned lands that have been the subject of department action prior to July 9, 1984. This provision does not relieve the department or any of the entities listed in section 64102 from the responsibility of meeting legal requirements applicable to the leasing of state lands for peat development that might otherwise be imposed by law.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › 451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111) › Section 324.64111 - Rules.

324.64111 Rules.
Sec. 64111.
The department may promulgate rules for the implementation of this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-701 - Part 701 Recreation and Cultural Arts (324.70101...324.70106) › Section 324.70101 - Recreation and Cultural Arts Section; Establishment.

324.70101 Recreation and cultural arts section; establishment.
Sec. 70101.
There is established a state recreation and cultural arts section in the department.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-701 - Part 701 Recreation and Cultural Arts (324.70101...324.70106) › Section 324.70102 - Head of Section; Qualifications.

324.70102 Head of section; qualifications.
Sec. 70102.
The head of the state recreation and cultural arts section shall be a person widely experienced in community recreation and shall be directly responsible to a deputy director.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-701 - Part 701 Recreation and Cultural Arts (324.70101...324.70106) › Section 324.70103 - Technical Advice and Guidance; Duty to Collect and Disseminate Data and Information; Other Duties.

324.70103 Technical advice and guidance; duty to collect and disseminate data and information; other duties.
Sec. 70103.
The state recreation and cultural arts section shall provide technical advice and guidance to the political subdivisions of this state and other interested groups and agencies in the planning and development of recreation programs, areas, and facilities including but not limited to creative and cultural activities, and programs for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and the culturally deprived. The section shall collect and disseminate necessary data and information relating to its duties and shall maintain a cooperative relationship with the tourist, resort, and educational extension services of the universities, the Michigan travel commission, Michigan's 4 regional tourist associations, and the various federal agencies.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 86, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-701 - Part 701 Recreation and Cultural Arts (324.70101...324.70106) › Section 324.70104 - Representation of Citizen Interest, Need, and Participation.

324.70104 Representation of citizen interest, need, and participation.
Sec. 70104.
The department shall provide continual representation of citizen interest, need, and participation in a wide variety of leisure-time pursuits.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-701 - Part 701 Recreation and Cultural Arts (324.70101...324.70106) › Section 324.70105 - Existing Employees; Reassignment.

324.70105 Existing employees; reassignment.
Sec. 70105.
The department may reassign existing employees of the department of natural resources or employ staff necessary to implement this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-701 - Part 701 Recreation and Cultural Arts (324.70101...324.70106) › Section 324.70106 - Rules.

324.70106 Rules.
Sec. 70106.
The department shall promulgate rules necessary for the establishment and implementation of this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-703 - Part 703 Outdoor Recreation (324.70301...324.70305) › Section 324.70301 - Outdoor Recreation; Comprehensive Plan.

324.70301 Outdoor recreation; comprehensive plan.
Sec. 70301.
The department is authorized to prepare, maintain, and keep up-to-date a comprehensive plan for the development of the outdoor recreation resources of the state.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-703 - Part 703 Outdoor Recreation (324.70301...324.70305) › Section 324.70302 - Federal Aid Programs.

324.70302 Federal aid programs.
Sec. 70302.
The department may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any federal program respecting outdoor recreation. The department may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency of the United States, keep financial and other records relating to those contracts and agreements, and furnish to appropriate officials and agencies of the United States reports and information as may be reasonably necessary to enable the officials and agencies to perform their duties under the programs. In connection with obtaining the benefits of any such program, the department shall coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of all agencies and subdivisions of the state having interests in the planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation resources and facilities.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-703 - Part 703 Outdoor Recreation (324.70301...324.70305) › Section 324.70303 - Federal Aid Programs; Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund; Disposition and Apportionment of Funds.

324.70303 Federal aid programs; federal land and water conservation fund; disposition and apportionment of funds.
Sec. 70303.
Grants-in-aid received from the land and water conservation fund act of 1965, Public Law 88-578, 78 Stat. 897, shall be deposited in the state treasury and disbursed to agencies and subdivisions of the state upon authorization of the department. In the apportionment of funds to subdivisions of the state, the department shall give special consideration to those subdivisions where population density and land and facility needs are greatest.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-703 - Part 703 Outdoor Recreation (324.70301...324.70305) › Section 324.70304 - Federal Land Programs; Appropriations; Agreements on Behalf of State Subdivisions.

324.70304 Federal land programs; appropriations; agreements on behalf of state subdivisions.
Sec. 70304.
The department shall not make a commitment or enter into an agreement pursuant to an exercise of authority under this part until the legislature has appropriated sufficient funds to it for meeting the state's share, if any, of project costs. It is the legislative intent that, to the extent necessary to assure the proper operation and maintenance of areas and facilities acquired or developed pursuant to any program participated in by this state under this part, those areas and facilities shall be publicly maintained for outdoor recreation purposes. The department may enter into and administer agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency of the United States for planning, acquisition, and development projects involving participating federal-aid funds on behalf of any subdivision of this state, if the subdivision gives necessary assurances to the department that it has available sufficient funds to meet its share, if any, of the cost of the project and that the acquired or developed areas will be operated and maintained at the subdivision's expense for public outdoor recreation use.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-703 - Part 703 Outdoor Recreation (324.70301...324.70305) › Section 324.70305 - State Assistance to Subdivisions; Guidelines and Limits on State Payments.

324.70305 State assistance to subdivisions; guidelines and limits on state payments.
Sec. 70305.
The department is authorized to disburse state appropriated grants-in-aid to political subdivisions of the state to be used in conjunction with the land and water conservation fund act of 1965, Public Law 88-578, 78 Stat. 897, which provides financial assistance for outdoor recreation. The criteria for project approval established for federal cost-sharing under the various federal grants-in-aid programs shall be used as guidelines in allocating state grants-in-aid to political subdivisions of the state. The state's share of the cost of a particular project shall not exceed 25% of the total cost. Total state grants-in-aid under this part during any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount specifically appropriated for that purpose by the legislature.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71102 - Privilege Tax; Imposition; Payment; Inapplicable to Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

324.71102 Privilege tax; imposition; payment; inapplicable to liquefied petroleum gas.
Sec. 71102.
(1) There is a privilege tax imposed on all gasoline and diesel fuel sold in this state that is used to generate power for the operation or propulsion of vessels on the waterways of this state, of off-road vehicles, and of snowmobiles.
(2) The privilege tax imposed on gasoline and undyed diesel fuel shall be paid to the department of treasury in the same manner, at the same time, and at the same rate per gallon as the tax levied under the motor fuel tax act. The privilege tax imposed on dyed diesel fuel shall be paid to the department of treasury by the retail distributor or other person who sells the dyed diesel fuel to a person who uses the fuel to generate power for the operation or propulsion of vessels on the waterways of this state, of off-road vehicles, and of snowmobiles. The privilege tax imposed by this section shall not apply to liquefied petroleum gas.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 405, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 2001
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71103 - Legislative Finding; Joint Report.

324.71103 Legislative finding; joint report.
Sec. 71103.
(1) The legislature finds that 2.0% of all of the gasoline sold in this state for consumption in internal combustion engines is used to generate power for the operation or propulsion of vessels on the waterways of this state, of off-road vehicles, and of snowmobiles.
(2) The department and the state transportation department shall prepare a joint report to the legislature by January 1, 1992, providing their estimate of actual gasoline and diesel fuel usage based on any data collected from March 30, 1988 to January 1, 1991 and their observation of the historical trends of gasoline and diesel fuel usage in this state for the following categories:
(a) Off-road vehicles.
(b) Watercraft.
(c) Snowmobiles.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71104 - Tax Refund; Claim; Invoice; Payment; False Statement; Forfeiture; Misdemeanor.

324.71104 Tax refund; claim; invoice; payment; false statement; forfeiture; misdemeanor.
Sec. 71104.
(1) The purchaser of gasoline or diesel fuel for the operation of vessels excepted by section 71101 is entitled to a refund of tax paid on that gasoline or diesel fuel, upon filing a sworn claim with the department of treasury, upon forms prescribed and furnished by it, within 6 months from the date of purchase, as shown by the invoice. The retail distributor shall furnish a purchaser with an invoice showing the amount of gasoline or diesel fuel purchased, the date of the purchase, and the total amount of tax paid on the purchase. Each dealer or distributor shall keep a copy of the invoices issued for a period of 2 years subject to examination by the department of treasury. Each claim for refund shall have attached to the claim the original invoice received by the purchaser and, when approved by the department of treasury, the claims shall be paid out of the state waterways fund upon warrant of the department of treasury.
(2) A person who makes a false statement in a claim or invoice presented to the department of treasury, or who presents to the department of treasury a claim or invoice containing a false statement, or who collects or causes to be paid to the person or any other person a refund without being entitled to the refund, shall forfeit the full amount of the claim and is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 585, Eff. Mar. 1, 1997
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71105 - Repealed. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006.

324.71105 Repealed. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to creation of recreation improvement fund.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71106 - Total of Taxes Collected; Determining Revenue Derived.

324.71106 Total of taxes collected; determining revenue derived.
Sec. 71106.
The department of treasury shall annually present to the department an accurate total of all the gasoline taxes collected and shall determine the amount of revenue derived from them. The department of treasury shall determine the portion of these revenues derived from the sale of gasoline as described in section 71102 by multiplying the total by 2.0% and shall credit this amount to the recreation improvement account, less a deduction for collection costs and refunds.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71107 - Repealed. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006.

324.71107 Repealed. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to carrying over money remaining in recreation improvement fund.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-711 - Part 711 Recreation Improvement Account (324.71101...324.71108) › Section 324.71108 - Annual Review and Recommendations; Distribution and Use of Account.

324.71108 Annual review and recommendations; distribution and use of account.
Sec. 71108.
(1) The state treasurer shall annually review and make recommendations to the legislature on the distributions of the recreation improvement account, including recreational projects and geographic locations.
(2) Money in the recreation improvement account shall be distributed as follows:
(a) Eighty percent of the money shall be annually transferred to the waterways account.
(b) Fourteen percent of the money shall be annually transferred to the snowmobile account.
(c) The remainder of the money that is not transferred under subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be used, upon appropriation, for recreation projects and for the administration of the recreation improvement account. Of the money credited to recreational projects in a fiscal year, not less than 25% shall be expended on projects to repair damages as a result of pollution, impairment, or destruction of air, water, or other natural resources, or the public trust in air, water, or other natural resources, as a result of the use of off-road vehicles.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71301 - Bonds; Authorization; Limitation; Purpose.

324.71301 Bonds; authorization; limitation; purpose.
Sec. 71301.
The state shall borrow a sum not to exceed $140,000,000.00 and issue the general obligation bonds of this state, pledging the full faith and credit of the state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, to finance state and local public recreation projects.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71302 - Bonds; Conditions, Methods, and Procedures.

324.71302 Bonds; conditions, methods, and procedures.
Sec.71302.
Bonds shall be issued in accordance with conditions, methods, and procedures established by law.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71303 - Bonds; Disposition of Proceeds and Interest.

324.71303 Bonds; disposition of proceeds and interest.
Sec. 71303.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds or any series of the bonds, any premium and accrued interest received on the delivery of the bonds, and any interest earned on the proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the recreation bond fund created in part 715 and shall be disbursed from that fund only for the purposes for which the bonds have been authorized, including the expense of issuing the bonds. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds or any series of the bonds, any premium and accrued interest received on the delivery of the bonds, and any interest earned on the proceeds of the bonds shall be expended for the purposes set forth in this part in a manner as provided by law.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71304 - Submission of Question to Electors.

324.71304 Submission of question to electors.
Sec. 71304.
The question of borrowing a sum not to exceed $140,000,000.00 and the issuance of the general obligation bonds of the state for the purposes set forth in this part shall be submitted to a vote of the electors of the state qualified to vote on the question in accordance with section 15 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, at the next general election following September 9, 1988. The question submitted to the electors shall be substantially as follows:
"Shall the state of Michigan borrow a sum not to exceed $140,000,000.00 and issue general obligation bonds of the state, pledging the full faith and credit of the state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, to finance state and local public recreation projects, the method of repayment of the bonds to be from the general fund of this state?
Yes........
No......... .".
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71305 - Duties of Secretary of State.

324.71305 Duties of secretary of state.
Sec. 71305.
The secretary of state shall perform all acts necessary to properly submit the question prescribed by section 71304 to the electors of this state qualified to vote on the question at the next general November election following September 9, 1988.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71306 - Appropriation; Purpose; Executive Budget Recommendations.

324.71306 Appropriation; purpose; executive budget recommendations.
Sec. 71306.
(1) After the issuance of the bonds authorized by this part, there shall be appropriated from the general fund of the state each fiscal year a sufficient amount to pay promptly, when due, the principal of and interest on all outstanding bonds authorized by this part and the costs incidental to the payment of the bonds.
(2) The governor shall include the appropriation provided in subsection (1) in his or her annual executive budget recommendations to the legislature.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-713 - Part 713 Recreation Bond Authorization (324.71301...324.71307) › Section 324.71307 - Majority Vote of Electors Required.

324.71307 Majority vote of electors required.
Sec. 71307.
Bonds shall not be issued unless the question set forth in section 71304 is approved by a majority vote of the qualified electors voting on the question.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-715 - Part 715 Recreation Bond Implementation (324.71501...324.71514) › Section 324.71501 - Definitions.

324.71501 Definitions.
Sec. 71501.
As used in this part:
(a) "Bonds" means the bonds issued under part 713 or former Act No. 327 of the Public Acts of 1988.
(b) "Fund" means the recreation bond fund created in section 71506.
(c) "Local public recreation project" means capital improvement projects including, but not limited to, the construction, expansion, development, or rehabilitation of recreational facilities, and the restoration of the natural environment. Local public recreation project does not include the operation, maintenance, or administration of those facilities, wages, or administration of projects or purchase of facilities already dedicated to public recreational purposes.
(d) "Local unit of government" means a county, city, township, village, school district, the Huron-Clinton metropolitan authority, or any authority composed of counties, cities, townships, villages, or school districts, or any combination of those entities, which authority is legally constituted to provide public recreation.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-715 - Part 715 Recreation Bond Implementation (324.71501...324.71514) › Section 324.71502 - Legislative Finding and Declaration.

324.71502 Legislative finding and declaration.
Sec. 71502.
The legislature finds and declares that the construction, expansion, development, and rehabilitation of state and local recreational facilities and the restoration of the natural environment under this part are a public purpose in the interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of this state.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION - Administration (324.70101...324.71607) › 451-1994-III-4-1-ADMINISTRATION-715 - Part 715 Recreation Bond Implementation (324.71501...324.71514) › Section 324.71504 - Bonds Negotiable; Tax Exemption.

324.71504 Bonds negotiable; tax exemption.
Sec. 71504.
Bonds issued under part 713 shall be fully negotiable under the uniform commercial code, Act No. 174 of the Public Acts of 1962, being sections 440.1101 to 440.11102 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The bonds and the interest on the bonds shall be exempt from all taxation by the state or any political subdivision of the state.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
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Act 451
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NREPA