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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 175 of 1952 - Borrowing From Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (247.701 - 247.707) › Section 247.705 - Revenues Set Aside; Source.

247.705 Revenues set aside; source.
Sec. 5.
After any indebtedness shall be incurred under the provisions of this act, it shall be the duty of the treasurer of the city or village, during each year such indebtedness shall continue, to set aside in a separate fund from such revenues as shall be received during such year from the motor vehicle highway fund an amount sufficient to pay the interest and principal upon the installment on such indebtedness next maturing.
History:
1952, Act 175, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1952
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 175 of 1952 - Borrowing From Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (247.701 - 247.707) › Section 247.706 - Repealed. 2002, Act 330, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002.

247.706 Repealed. 2002, Act 330, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to approval or denial of bonds.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 175 of 1952 - Borrowing From Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (247.701 - 247.707) › Section 247.707 - Prohibition of Pledges.

247.707 Prohibition of pledges.
Sec. 7.
Nothing in this act contained shall be construed as permitting any city or village to pledge such portion of the future revenues derived from state collected taxes returned to such city or village for road purposes which are pledged by law, ordinance, resolution or contract for the payment of bonds.
History:
1952, Act 175, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1952
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 208 of 1959 - Surveys on Public and Private Property (247.751 - 247.751) › Section 247.751 - Highway Surveys on Public and Private Property; Liability.

247.751 Highway surveys on public and private property; liability.
Sec. 1.
In preparation for and in connection with the planning, construction and maintenance of state trunk line highways and county roads, it shall be lawful for the appropriate authorities to go upon any land and waters in this state for the purpose of making necessary surveys, soundings and borings as necessary; and such action shall not be a trespass nor an entry. The authorities shall be liable for any actual damage thereby done to such premises. No fences, fencing, trees or shrubbery shall be removed without the written consent of an owner of such property.
History:
1959, Act 208, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 63 of 2018 - Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation Systems (247.781 - 247.787) › Section 247.781 - Definitions.

247.781 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Corrective action plan" means a plan developed by a rail transit agency that describes the actions that the rail transit agency will take to minimize, control, correct, or eliminate risks or hazards, and the schedule for taking those actions.
(b) "Covered rail fixed guideway public transportation system" means a transit system operating within this state that is subject to the state safety oversight requirements under 49 CFR 659 and 49 CFR 674.
(c) "Department" means the state transportation department.
(d) "Hazard" means a real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death; damage to or loss of facilities, equipment, rolling stock, or infrastructure of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system; or damage to the environment.
(e) "Investigation" means a process of determining the causal and contributing factors of an accident, incident, or hazard to prevent recurrence and mitigate risk.
(f) "Rail fixed guideway public transportation system" means a fixed guideway system, including a fixed guideway system that is in the process of engineering or construction, that uses rail, is operated for the purpose of public transportation, is within the jurisdiction of a state, and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Railroad Administration. Rail fixed guideway public transportation system includes, but is not limited to, a rapid rail, heavy rail, light rail, monorail, trolley, streetcar, inclined plane, funicular, and automated guideway system.
(g) "Rail transit agency" means an entity that provides services on a rail fixed guideway public transportation system.
(h) "State safety oversight entity" means the office of rail within the state transportation department designated under section 5.
History:
2018, Act 63, Eff. June 12, 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 63 of 2018 - Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation Systems (247.781 - 247.787) › Section 247.783 - State Safety Oversight Entity; Powers and Duties.

247.783 State safety oversight entity; powers and duties.
Sec. 3.
The state safety oversight entity has the power and duty to supervise and regulate covered rail fixed guideway public transportation systems operating within this state in compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, 49 USC 5329, 49 CFR 659, and 49 CFR 674, to the extent necessary to fulfill obligations under federal law, including investigative, reporting, and safety standards enforcement requirements.
History:
2018, Act 63, Eff. June 12, 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 63 of 2018 - Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation Systems (247.781 - 247.787) › Section 247.787 - State Safety Oversight Entity; Legal and Financial Independence; Funding; Limitation; Activities; Conflict of Interest Policy.

247.787 State safety oversight entity; legal and financial independence; funding; limitation; activities; conflict of interest policy.
Sec. 7.
(1) The state safety oversight entity is legally and financially independent of the covered rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in this state.
(2) A covered rail fixed guideway public transportation system shall not fund state safety oversight activities.
(3) The activities of the state safety oversight entity shall be governed by a conflict of interest policy.
History:
2018, Act 63, Eff. June 12, 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.801 - Definitions.

247.801 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(1) "Commission" means the state transportation commission.
(2) "Director" means the director of transportation.
(3) "Department" means the department of transportation.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.802 - Office of State Highway Commissioner Abolished; Transfer of Power and Duties; References.

247.802 Office of state highway commissioner abolished; transfer of power and duties; references.
Sec. 2.
The office of state highway commissioner is abolished and the powers and duties of that office are transferred to and vested in the commission. Any law referring to the state highway commissioner or office of state highway commissioner shall be considered to refer to the department.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.803 - State Transportation Commission; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies; Bond.

247.803 State transportation commission; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; bond.
Sec. 3.
The governor with the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint the first members of the commission for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, commencing on July 1, 1964. Except for terms commenced before the effective date of section 6a, the term of office of a member of the commission shall be for 3 years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired terms. Each member shall give to the people of the state a bond in the penal sum of $25,000.00, with sureties approved by the state treasurer, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of his or her office, the premium to be paid from the state transportation fund.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.804 - State Transportation Commission; Officers; Quorum; Transaction of Business.

247.804 State transportation commission; officers; quorum; transaction of business.
Sec. 4.
The governor shall appoint 1 of the members of the commission as chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the governor. Each year by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving on the commission, the commission shall elect 1 of its members as vice-chairperson and other officers as it considers advisable. In addition to the powers granted the vice-chairperson by commission bylaws, the vice-chairperson shall act as chairperson when the office of chairperson is vacant or the chairperson is absent or unable to serve. Four members of the commission constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of a majority of those members elected to and serving is necessary for the transaction of business.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 65, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.805 - Director; Appointment, Qualifications, and Term; Deputy Director.

247.805 Director; appointment, qualifications, and term; deputy director.
Sec. 5.
(1) The governor shall appoint the director with the advice and consent of the senate.
(2) The director shall possess proven executive and administrative abilities, preferably in the field of public or private transportation or public administration.
(3) If the director is not a licensed professional engineer, the director shall designate a deputy director of the department who shall be a licensed professional engineer who shall be responsible to the director for the engineering content of policies and programs.
(4) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 65, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1979 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 235, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.805a - Bureau of Urban and Public Transportation; Chief Administrative Officer; Deputy Director of State Transportation Department.

247.805a Bureau of urban and public transportation; chief administrative officer; deputy director of state transportation department.
Sec. 5a.
The chief administrative officer of the bureau of urban and public transportation of the state transportation department shall be appointed by the governor, shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, and shall serve as a deputy director of the department. The appointment made pursuant to this section shall be made with the advice and consent of the senate.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 65, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1979
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.806 - State Highway Commission; Transitional Powers.

247.806 State highway commission; transitional powers.
Sec. 6.
Before assuming the powers and duties of the present state highway commissioner the commission shall meet at least monthly at the call of the state highway commissioner and shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To consult with the state highway commissioner and serve as members of the advisory board created by section 2a of chapter 5 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, being section 225.2a of the Compiled Laws of 1948, the membership of which board is hereby increased to 9.
(b) To request information from the state highway commissioner concerning highway matters.
(c) To assist in the preparation of budget requests for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1965.
(d) To designate the director whose employment will not begin until the commission assumes the powers and duties of the present state highway commissioner.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.806a - Powers of Director.

247.806a Powers of director.
Sec. 6a.
The director may do the following:
(a) Organize the department and its work, supervise the work of the employees of the department, create, merge, and abolish organizational divisions within the department, and transfer or merge functions among those divisions in the interest of economy and efficiency.
(b) Employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties of the director and the responsibilities of the department subject to laws governing state employment.
(c) Delegate to any employee of the department, subject to the approval of the commission, any powers vested in the director or delegated to the director by the commission.
(d) Establish a program of current and long-range planning for the transportation systems under the department's jurisdiction.
(e) Direct the preparation of budget requests, expenditures, programs and periodical allotments.
(f) Purchase materials, supplies and equipment as necessary and proper to carry out the duties of the department as provided by law governing state purchasing.
(g) Dispose of obsolete equipment, surplus supplies and material that cannot be used by the department as provided by law governing the disposal.
(h) Do anything necessary and proper to comply fully with the provisions of present or future federal aid acts.
(i) Do anything necessary and proper to carry out the duties imposed upon the department by the constitution and other duties as may be imposed by law.
History:
Add. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.806b - Film Production Located in State; Authorization by Director or Commission to Use Property; Exception; Cooperation With Michigan Film Office; Definitions.

247.806b Film production located in state; authorization by director or commission to use property; exception; cooperation with Michigan film office; definitions.
Sec. 6b.
(1) The director or the commission may authorize a person engaged in the production of a film in this state to use without charge property owned by or under the control of the commission for the purpose of producing a film under terms and conditions established by the director or commission. The economic and other benefits to this state of film production located in this state shall be deemed to be the value received by this state in exchange for the use of property under this section.
(2) The director or the commission shall not authorize the use of property owned by or under the control of the commission for the production of a film that includes obscene matter or an obscene performance or for a production for which records are required to be maintained with respect to any performer under 18 USC 2257.
(3) The department and the commission shall cooperate with the Michigan film office in providing the office with information about potential film locations owned by or under the control of the commission and the use of property owned by or under the control of the commission.
(4) As used in this section:
(a) "Film" means single media or multimedia entertainment content for distribution or exhibition to the general public by any means and media in any digital media format, film, or videotape, including, but not limited to, a motion picture, a documentary, a television series, a television miniseries, a television special, interstitial television programming, long-form television, interactive television, music videos, interactive games, video games, commercials, internet programming, an internet video, a sound recording, a video, digital animation, or an interactive website.
(b) "Michigan film office" means the office created under chapter 2A of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2029 to 125.2029g.
(c) "Obscene matter or an obscene performance" means matter described in 1984 PA 343, MCL 752.361 to 752.374.
History:
Add. 2008, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 8, 2008
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.807 - Powers and Duties of Commission.

247.807 Powers and duties of commission.
Sec. 7.
(1) The commission's powers and duties shall include:
(a) The awarding of all contracts for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the highways and transportation facilities under its jurisdiction, as provided by law.
(b) The establishment of transportation policies for the guidance and direction of the director.
(2) The commission may do the following:
(a) Delegate to any member of the commission, the director, or any subordinate, any powers, other than the power to establish policy, vested in the commission as it considers necessary and proper; and permit the director to delegate any powers delegated to him or her by the commission.
(b) Acquire, own, and hold real and personal property in the name of the state or the commission and sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, or encumber, the same in connection with, and in furtherance of, its duties and the purposes of this act.
(c) Do anything necessary and proper to carry out the duties imposed upon it by the constitution and such other duties as may be imposed by law.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 148, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.808 - Adoption of Bylaws by Commission.

247.808 Adoption of bylaws by commission.
Sec. 8.
The commission by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members may adopt bylaws pertaining to the following:
(a) Any aspect of the commission's organization and internal management not otherwise prescribed by law.
(b) The administration of oaths.
(c) The posting of bond by the director or a subordinate in the amount the commission determines to be reasonable and proper, the premium to be paid from the state transportation fund.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.809 - Rules; Violation as Misdemeanor.

247.809 Rules; violation as misdemeanor.
Sec. 9.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the commission shall by an affirmative vote of 4 members promulgate rules to implement its powers and duties under this act, pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) The department, subject to the policies of the state transportation commission, shall promulgate rules to implement its powers and duties under this act permitting and regulating the operation, maintenance, and use of rest areas, travel information centers, roadside parks, and other state owned motorist service areas along state trunk line highways pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended. The rules promulgated under this subsection may apply to all state owned motorist service areas or only to specific state owned motorist service areas.
(3) The department shall not promulgate a rule under subsection (2) which rule applies only to a specific state owned motorist service area until the department gives notification to the county board of commissioners of the county or counties in which the specific state owned motorist service area to be covered by the rule is located and allows 30 days for that county or counties to respond.
(4) A person who violates any of the rules promulgated under this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1980 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1984
Admin Rule:
R 247.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.809a - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice.

247.809a Conducting business at public meeting; notice.
Sec. 9a.
The business which the commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended.
History:
Add. 1979, Act 201, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.810 - State Highway Commission; Issuance and Execution of Documents and Instruments.

247.810 State highway commission; issuance and execution of documents and instruments.
Sec. 10.
Documents and instruments of any kind authorized to be issued or executed by the commission shall be issued or executed in the name of the "Michigan state highway commission" by the chairman of the commission, or to the extent expressly authorized by bylaw or resolution, by the vice chairman, other member, director, or other subordinate. Documents or instruments which convey interests or rights in land shall be executed by the chairman or vice chairman and the director or a deputy director designated by the commission.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.811 - State Highway Commission; Compensation, Expenses, Meetings, Offices.

247.811 State highway commission; compensation, expenses, meetings, offices.
Sec. 11.
The members of the commission and the director shall receive, in addition to compensation that may be appropriated, all reasonable and necessary expenses while performing their duties. The members of the commission are not required to devote their full time to their duties, but shall participate in all activities necessary to perform their duties and functions. Except as provided in section 6, commission meetings shall be called by the chairman or as prescribed by the commission. The main office of the commission shall be located in Lansing, but the commission may meet anywhere in the state.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.812 - State Highway Commission; Conflict of Interest.

247.812 State highway commission; conflict of interest.
Sec. 12.
Neither a member of the commission, the director, nor any officer of the department shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract with the state or any political subdivision thereof which shall cause a substantial conflict of interest.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.813 - State Highway Commission; Records of Acts, Proceedings, and Transactions.

247.813 State highway commission; records of acts, proceedings, and transactions.
Sec. 13.
The commission shall keep accurate records of all its acts and proceedings and a complete account of all financial transactions of the department in accordance with the accounting laws of this state.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 296, Eff. Sept. 27, 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.813a - Availability of Writings to Public.

247.813a Availability of writings to public.
Sec. 13a.
A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the department or the commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
Add. 1979, Act 201, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.814 - Replacement of State Highway Commissioner on Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and Agencies.

247.814 Replacement of state highway commissioner on boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies.
Sec. 14.
The director or other person designated by the director shall replace the state highway commissioner on all boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies on which the commissioner holds membership by virtue of that office.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.815 - Repeal.

247.815 Repeal.
Sec. 15.
Sections 2 and 2a of chapter 5 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, being sections 225.2 and 225.2a of the Compiled Laws of 1948, are repealed.
History:
1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816) › Section 247.816 - Effective Date of Certain Sections.

247.816 Effective date of certain sections.
Sec. 16.
Sections 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1965, or when the present state highway commissioner no longer holds his office, whichever occurs first.
History:
1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › E.R.O. No. 1982-3 - Executive Reorganization Order (247.823 - 247.823) › Section 247.823 - Transfer of Authority From Public Service Commission to Department of Transportation.

247.823 Transfer of authority from public service commission to department of transportation.
WHEREAS, for purposes of centralization of railroad functions and coordination of administration of railroad transportation in Michigan, by authority vested in the Governor in Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, certain regulatory powers, authority, functions, duties, responsibilities and records and staff of the Public Service Commission were transferred effective January 1, 1976, to the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation; and
WHEREAS, that transfer was made by Executive Order 1975-10; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Acts 483 and 484, of the Public Acts of 1978, the Department of State Highways and Transportation has been reorganized as the Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, clarification of the Department of Transportation's regulatory authority over railroad transportation is desirable,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the Michigan Constitution, hereby order the following:
1. The statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Public Service Commission for the regulation of common carrier railroad under the following statutory provisions are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation:
- Sections 1 and 2 of Act 94 of the Public Acts of 1923, as amended, being Sections 460.351 and 460.352 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;
- Sections 1 through 49 of Article II. of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, as amended, being Sections 464.1 through 464.49 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;
- Sections 1 through 25 of Article IV. of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, as amended, being Sections 466.1 through 466.25 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;
- Sections 1 through 36 of Article V. of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, as amended, being Sections 467.1 through 467.36 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;
- Section 35 of Act 35 of the Public Acts of 1867, as amended, being Section 472.35 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;
- Sections 1 and 2 of Act 137 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being Sections 467.301 and 467.302 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
2. It is the intent of this Order that the authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities covered by this Order be transferred consistent with the intent expressed in Executive Order 1975-10.
In fulfillment of the requirements of Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution, the provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective August 16, 1982.
History:
1982, E.R.O. No. 1982-3, Eff. Aug. 16, 1982
Compiler's Notes:
This section was promulgated June 7, 1982, as Executive Order No. 1982-7 and became effective August 16, 1982.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 213 of 1967 - Benefits Under Federal Highway Safety Act (247.841 - 247.841) › Section 247.841 - Governor's Cooperation to Obtain Benefits Granted in Federal Highway Safety Act; Acceptance and Use of Federal Funds.

247.841 Governor's cooperation to obtain benefits granted in federal highway safety act; acceptance and use of federal funds.
Sec. 1.
The governor shall have the responsibility but not the obligation to assure the full benefits available to this state under the federal highway safety act of 1966, and in so doing, cooperate with federal and other state agencies to effectuate the purposes of that act. The governor shall be responsible for the highway safety programs of this state: Provided, That the acceptance and use of federal funds commits no state funds and places no obligation upon the legislature to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available.
History:
1967, Act 213, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1967
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.851 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways; Definitions.

247.851 Transfer of jurisdiction over highways; definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Highway authority" means the state highway commission, a board of county road commissioners or the governing body of a city or village.
(b) "Highway" means a highway, road or street.
(c) "Board" means the highway jurisdiction determination board.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.852 - Transfer of Jurisdiction; Consent Required; Agreement, Contents; Effective Date.

247.852 Transfer of jurisdiction; consent required; agreement, contents; effective date.
Sec. 2.
The provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, a highway may not not [sic] be transferred from the jurisdiction of the state to a county, city or village or from a county to a city or village without the consent of both parties, except as provided by this act. The consent shall be evidenced by a written agreement entered into after approval by resolution of each highway authority that is party to the agreement. The agreement shall identify the effective date of the transfer of jurisdiction, the limits and general description of the highway involved, the extent of improvements and other terms and conditions mutually agreed to. The agreement may be amended, superseded or voided by consent of both parties. If the proposed transfer of jurisdiction is dependent on the future opening of a new, relocated highway and a definite effective date cannot be ascertained and agreed to at the time the agreement is entered into, the transfer shall be effective upon the opening of the new highway unless otherwise provided in the agreement.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.853 - Transfer of Jurisdiction; Non-Consent, Proceedings to Determine Question; Time for Granting.

247.853 Transfer of jurisdiction; non-consent, proceedings to determine question; time for granting.
Sec. 3.
(1) If a highway authority does not consent to accept jurisdiction over a highway proposed for transfer, within 90 days after its consent is requested in writing, unless an extension of time is agreed to by both parties, the state or county highway authority proposing the transfer may initiate proceedings for final determination of the question of the transfer of highway jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of this act.
(2) If the proposed transfer of jurisdiction is dependent upon the future opening of a new, relocated highway and approval of the new highway by both parties is required by law and the parties have not agreed to the transfer of jurisdiction as a condition of approval of the new highway, then the 90-day period shall not begin to run until the date that both parties approve the new highway.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.854 - Determination Board; Membership Appointment.

247.854 Determination board; membership appointment.
Sec. 4.
(1) The highway authority proposing the transfer of highway jurisdiction shall appoint 1 member of the highway jurisdiction determination board and shall notify the nonconsenting highway authority of its selection in writing. The written notification shall be by certified mail and shall include, or have attached, a proposed date for transfer of jurisdiction and a description or map showing the highway in question and the reasons why the transfer is proposed.
(2) Within 30 days after receiving the notice, the nonconsenting highway authority shall appoint 1 member of the board and shall so notify by certified mail the other highway authority and both appointed board members. If the nonconsenting highway authority fails to appoint and notify, the transfer of jurisdiction over the highway shall be without consent and shall become effective on the proposed date as provided in the notice required by subsection (1).
(3) Within 10 days after receipt of the notice provided in subsection (2), the 2 appointed board members shall request the American arbitration association, or its successor in function, to furnish a list of 3 members of such association who are residents of this state from which the third member shall be selected. The member first appointed shall eliminate 1 name from the list within 5 days after publication of the list, and the other appointed member shall then eliminate 1 name from the list within 5 days thereafter. The person whose name remains on the list shall be the third member and shall serve as chairman of the board. The 2 appointed members jointly shall so notify the chairman.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.855 - Board; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice of Meeting; Date and Place of Hearing; Notice to Parties; Hearing Testimony and Receiving Evidence; Reconvening of Board; Quorum; Vote Required for Final Determination; Inability of Member to Perform Duties.

247.855 Board; conducting business at public meeting; notice of meeting; date and place of hearing; notice to parties; hearing testimony and receiving evidence; reconvening of board; quorum; vote required for final determination; inability of member to perform duties.
Sec. 5.
(1) The business which the board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the board held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended. The chairperson of the board shall immediately fix a date and place for convening the board to hear the testimony of the parties to the proposed transfer of highway jurisdiction and shall notify the parties. The date selected shall be not more than 30 days after selection of the chairperson.
(2) The board shall convene on the date and at the place fixed by the chairperson and shall hear testimony and receive evidence from the parties to the proposed transfer of highway jurisdiction, from local and regional planning bodies if appropriate and from other sources who desire to appear or present testimony. The board may reconvene at times and places as determined by the chairperson, in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended. Two members shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of 2 members is necessary for a final determination of the dispute. If a member of the board becomes unable to perform the member's duties as a board member, a new member shall be selected as prescribed in this act.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 14, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.856 - Determination of Board; Factors.

247.856 Determination of board; factors.
Sec. 6.
(1) In making its determination, the board shall take into consideration the level and character of service provided by the highway before transfer and that reasonably expected to be provided if the transfer were approved with the objective of assuring that the proper level and character of service shall be provided the affected community, the traveling public and the area served by the highway.
(2) The board shall take into consideration the latest standards and criteria on functional classification of highways available from the United States bureau of public roads, the latest standards and criteria for functional classification used in the continuing study of highway needs in this state, and other accepted and recognized criteria appropriate for use in determining the level and character of service, classification and jurisdiction of highways.
(3) The board shall also take into consideration appropriate state, regional and local transportation plans, development plans, master plans or other plans developed by official agencies.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.857 - Final Determination of Board; Time; Notice; Effect of Denial; Effective Date.

247.857 Final determination of board; time; notice; effect of denial; effective date.
Sec. 7.
(1) Within 90 days after the first convening, the board shall make a final determination in writing on the transfer of jurisdiction of the highway and shall prescribe the terms and conditions for the transfer in accordance with section 8. The board shall so notify highway authorities that are parties to the dispute.
(2) If the transfer is denied, final determination proceedings shall not again be initiated with regard to the same highway for a period of 5 years from the date of the board's determination except that if the proposed transfer is related to the opening of a new relocated highway, final determination proceedings may be initiated again 1 year after the date of the board's determination.
(3) If the transfer is affirmed, the transfer shall be without consent and shall become effective at a time determined by the board in accordance with the following, unless another effective date is agreed to by both highway authorities:
(a) If the transfer is not related to the opening of a new, relocated highway, the transfer shall be effective not less than 1 year from the July 1 next following the date of the board's final determination or not less than 30 days following the completion of required improvements or payment of the cost of improvements, whichever is later.
(b) If the transfer is related to the opening of a new, relocated highway, the transfer shall be effective upon the opening of the new highway or following the completion of the improvements or payment of the cost of improvements on the highway being transferred, whichever is later, unless otherwise provided by agreement.
(4) The determination, terms and conditions as prescribed by the board shall be binding upon both highway authorities.
(5) At any time the parties, by written agreement, may amend or modify the determination, terms and conditions prescribed by the board.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.859 - Compensation and Expenses of Board; Payment.

247.859 Compensation and expenses of board; payment.
Sec. 9.
The compensation and expenses of the board member appointed by the nonconsenting highway authority shall be paid by it. The compensation and expenses, if any, of the other board member and the chairman, and all stenographic and other expenses incurred by the board in connection with the determination proceedings, shall be paid by the highway authority that initiates the final determination proceedings.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.860 - Transfers Not Subject to Act.

247.860 Transfers not subject to act.
Sec. 10.
The provisions of this act shall not apply to the transfer of jurisdiction over county roads in unincorporated areas which become incorporated through annexation, incorporation or consolidation after the effective date of this act and which are transferred to the city or village jurisdiction within 1 year after the date of the annexation, incorporation or consolidation.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861) › Section 247.861 - Laws Superseded; Exception.

247.861 Laws superseded; exception.
Sec. 11.
The provisions for relinquishment of jurisdiction of a county road in section 18 of chapter 4 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, being section 224.18 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and for abandonment of a state trunk line highway in section 4 of Act No. 12 of the Public Acts of 1925, being section 250.114 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, are superseded except as provided in section 10.
History:
1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 231 of 1987 - Transportation Economic Development Fund (247.901 - 247.914) › Section 247.901 - Definitions.

247.901 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Administrator" means the person appointed by the department, in accordance with the policies of the commission and civil service rules, to serve as director of the office of economic development.
(b) "Advanced traffic management systems" means the application of new technology designed to monitor, control, and manage the flow of traffic in real-time on a transportation network through traffic detection, communications, traffic control, and information processing technologies. Advanced traffic management systems do not include on-board navigation systems or electronic route guidance systems in a motor vehicle.
(c) "Commercial forest land" means land defined as commercial forest in Michigan's fourth forest inventory completed in May 1981 and reported by the United States Department of Agriculture in the resource bulletin NC-68 available from the United States Forest Service's north central experiment station.
(d) "Commission" means the state transportation commission.
(e) "County road agency" means the board of county road commissioners, or if a board does not exist in a county, the agency designated by county charter.
(f) "Department" means the state transportation department.
(g) "Fund" means the economic development fund created in section 2.
(h) "National lakeshore" means land conveyed by this state to the United States that the United States has designated as national lakeshore.
(i) "National park" means land set aside and designated as a national park by the United States.
(j) "Project" means a transportation road construction or improvement. Project also includes a transit-oriented facility.
(k) "Qualified county" means a county in which a national lakeshore or a national park is located, or a county in which 34% or more of all the land is commercial forest land.
(l) "Rural county" means any county in this state with a population of 400,000 or less.
(m) "Transit-oriented facility" means a facility that houses a transit station in a manner that promotes transit ridership or passenger rail use and other infrastructure improvements that facilitate transit ridership or passenger rail use.
(n) "Urban county" means a county in this state with a population greater than 400,000.
History:
1987, Act 231, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1987 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 188, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1991 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 238, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 2010 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 231 of 1987 - Transportation Economic Development Fund (247.901 - 247.914) › Section 247.902 - Transportation Economic Development Fund and Office of Economic Development; Establishment; Purposes; Sources of Revenue.

247.902 Transportation economic development fund and office of economic development; establishment; purposes; sources of revenue.
Sec. 2.
(1) The transportation economic development fund is established and shall be set up and maintained in the state treasury as a separate fund for the purposes of enhancing this state's ability to compete in an international economy, serving as a catalyst for the economic growth of this state, and to improve the quality of life in the rural and urban areas of this state.
(2) The office of economic development is established within the department.
(3) The office of economic development shall administer the fund in accordance with the adopted policies of the commission.
(4) The fund shall consist of the following:
(a) Revenue from the Michigan transportation fund pursuant to section 10 of Act No. 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, being section 247.660 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(b) Revenue from the increases in fees as described in section 819 of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.819 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1987, Act 231, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1987 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1989
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 231 of 1987 - Transportation Economic Development Fund (247.901 - 247.914) › Section 247.905 - Repealed. 1993, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Aug. 19, 1993.

247.905 Repealed. 1993, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Aug. 19, 1993.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to evaluation criteria and minimum requirements for projects.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 247 - Highways › Act 231 of 1987 - Transportation Economic Development Fund (247.901 - 247.914) › Section 247.906 - Applications for Projects; Solicitation; Form.

247.906 Applications for projects; solicitation; form.
Sec. 6.
(1) The administrator may solicit project applications for the projects that may be funded under section 11(3)(a) each calendar quarter.
(2) The requirements of the application form shall be prepared by the administrator in accordance with the adopted policies of the commission.
History:
1987, Act 231, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1987 ;-- Am. 1989, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Aug. 19, 1993