reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 141 of 1939 - Grain Dealers Act (285.61 - 285.89) › Section 285.85 - Injunction; Applicability of Penalties to Public Officials; Civil or Criminal Liability; Hearing; Local Ordinance, Regulation, or Resolution; Preemption; Confidentiality; Exceptions.

285.85 Injunction; applicability of penalties to public officials; civil or criminal liability; hearing; local ordinance, regulation, or resolution; preemption; confidentiality; exceptions.
Sec. 25.
(1) The director may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act in a state court in the county in which the violation occurs or is threatened to occur or in Ingham county.
(2) The penalties provided for a violation of this act do not apply to a public official of this state or the federal government engaged in the performance of his or her official duties in administering the laws, rules, or regulations of this state or the federal government.
(3) Enactment of this amendatory act does not terminate or in any way modify any civil or criminal liability under this act in existence on or before the effective date of the amendatory act adding this section.
(4) A person aggrieved by an order of the director issued under this act may request a hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(5) Beginning on the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, this act preempts and supersedes any local ordinance, regulation, or resolution that imposes conflicting, different, or additional standards or requirements on grain dealers than those contained in this act. A local unit of government shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance, regulation, or resolution that imposes conflicting, different, or additional standards or requirements on grain dealers than those contained in this act.
(6) The identity of an individual submitting information regarding an alleged violation or threatened violation of this act by a grain dealer is confidential and is not subject to the disclosure requirements of the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246, except that the identity of the individual may be disclosed in any of the following circumstances:
(a) With the written consent of the individual.
(b) Pursuant to a court proceeding.
(c) The disclosure is made to the director or an agent or employee of the department.
(d) The disclosure is made to an agent or employee of a state or the federal government authorized by law to see the identity of the individual.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 80, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 26, Imd. Eff. June 26, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 141 of 1939 - Grain Dealers Act (285.61 - 285.89) › Section 285.86 - Repealed. 2016, Act 263, Eff. Sept. 26, 2016.

285.86 Repealed. 2016, Act 263, Eff. Sept. 26, 2016.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to possession, liquidation, and distribution of assets.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 141 of 1939 - Grain Dealers Act (285.61 - 285.89) › Section 285.87 - Repealed. 2012, Act 148, Imd. Eff. May 30, 2012.

285.87 Repealed. 2012, Act 148, Imd. Eff. May 30, 2012.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to surety bond to be provided by grain dealer before issuance of license.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 141 of 1939 - Grain Dealers Act (285.61 - 285.89) › Section 285.89 - Rescission of R 285.560.

285.89 Rescission of R 285.560.
Sec. 29.
R 285.560 of the Michigan administrative code is rescinded.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 96, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Repealed - Act 35 of 1941 - Registration of Names of Farms (285.101 - 285.108)

REGISTRATION OF NAMES OF FARMS
Act 35 of 1941
285.101-285.108 Repealed. 2012, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 2012.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 89 of 1927 - Upper Peninsula State Fair (285.141 - 285.146) › Section 285.141 - Upper Peninsula State Fair; Board of Managers; Creation; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies; Compensation and Expenses; Chairman; Appointment and Salaries of Secretary and Treasurer; Rules.

285.141 Upper Peninsula state fair; board of managers; creation; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; compensation and expenses; chairman; appointment and salaries of secretary and treasurer; rules.
Sec. 1.
There is created a board of managers of the Upper Peninsula state fair, which board shall consist of 5 members to be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Upon the expiration of these terms, successors shall be appointed in a similar manner for terms of 5 years each, expiring on September 30, and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as is provided for appointment in the first instance. The per diem compensation of the board of managers and the schedule for reimbursement of expenses shall be established annually by the legislature. The compensation and expenses shall be paid out of the general fund of the Upper Peninsula state fair. The board of managers shall at their first meeting select from 1 of their number a chairperson who shall serve for 2 years and shall also appoint a secretary and treasurer who may or who may not be members of the board of managers, and may adopt rules governing its organization and procedure and fix the salaries of its secretary and treasurer.
History:
1927, Act 89, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 5644 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 260, Imd. Eff. June 15, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 285.141 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 67, Imd. Eff. May 25, 1951 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 62, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 183, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1980
Admin Rule:
R 285.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 89 of 1927 - Upper Peninsula State Fair (285.141 - 285.146) › Section 285.143 - Bingo; Lease of Facilities.

285.143 Bingo; lease of facilities.
Sec. 3.
The board of managers may lease its facilities as a location within or at which an organization qualified and licensed under Act No. 382 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, being sections 432.101 to 432.120 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, may conduct bingo.
History:
Add. 1973, Act 100, Imd. Eff. Aug. 8, 1973 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 139, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1975
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 89 of 1927 - Upper Peninsula State Fair (285.141 - 285.146) › Section 285.144 - Games of Skill; Licensing Agreements With Concessionaires; Criteria; Rules; Revocation of Licensing Agreement; Liability; Payment of Judgment.

285.144 Games of skill; licensing agreements with concessionaires; criteria; rules; revocation of licensing agreement; liability; payment of judgment.
Sec. 4.
(1) In staging the annual Upper Peninsula state fair, the board of managers may enter into licensing agreements with concessionaires permitting games of skill which shall be conducted in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) Winning the game of skill does not require great skill on the part of the participant.
(b) The game does not constitute a fraud upon the participants.
(c) The game is not similar to games of chance in which winning depends primarily upon fortuitous or accidental circumstances beyond the control of the participant including but not limited to games such as roulette, beano, cards, dice or wheels of fortune nor is the game one which includes any mechanical or physical devices which directly or indirectly impedes, impairs or thwarts the skill of the player.
(d) If the game is a group or contest participation game, each participant shall be in attendance at the time the game is played and shall actively participate throughout the entire game by personally designating his or her target, goal, or desired objective. A winner shall be determined by the skill of 1 or more of the participants in the group or contest game, and each participant shall be randomly selected, and a distribution of prizes shall be made in the presence of each participant at the time the game is played.
(e) The prize shall have a nominal value and shall not be redeemable or convertible into cash, directly or indirectly.
(2) The board of managers may promulgate rules pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and consistent with the criteria established in subsection (1) to regulate the conducting of games of skill during the annual Upper Peninsula state fair and to protect the public from unauthorized or dishonest practices in conducting those games.
(3) The board of managers may, without holding a hearing, revoke the licensing agreement of a concessionaire when the board of managers or the Upper Peninsula state fair secretary-manager finds that the public is being defrauded or that a criteria established in subsection (1) or by rule is being ignored or violated. Members of the board of managers and the Upper Peninsula state fair secretary-manager shall be personally liable for an action they take in their official capacity in regard to licensing agreements entered into pursuant to this section. If there is a judgment against them, the state shall pay a judgment against a member or the secretary-manager, who shall not be required to reimburse the state.
History:
Add. 1973, Act 100, Imd. Eff. Aug. 8, 1973 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 139, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1975
Admin Rule:
R 285.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 89 of 1927 - Upper Peninsula State Fair (285.141 - 285.146) › Section 285.145 - Games of Skill; MCL 750.301 to 750.315 Inapplicable.

285.145 Games of skill; MCL 750.301 to 750.315 inapplicable.
Sec. 5.
Sections 301 to 315 of Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, as amended, being sections 750.301 to 750.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, shall not apply to a person who conducts or participates in a game of skill pursuant to this act or the rules promulgated under section 4.
History:
Add. 1973, Act 100, Imd. Eff. Aug. 8, 1973
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 89 of 1927 - Upper Peninsula State Fair (285.141 - 285.146) › Section 285.146 - Rescission of R 285.1101 to R 285.1907.

285.146 Rescission of R 285.1101 to R 285.1907.
Sec. 6.
R 285.1101 to R 285.1907 of the Michigan administrative code are rescinded.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 94, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 80 of 1941 - National and Home Guard Use of Detroit State Fairgrounds Property (285.151 - 285.151) › Section 285.151 - State Fair Grounds; Occupancy by National or Home Guard; Authorization.

285.151 State fair grounds; occupancy by national or home guard; authorization.
Sec. 1.
The state administrative board is hereby authorized to permit the national guard and/or home guard to use any of the buildings of the state situated on the state fairground property in the city of Detroit: Provided, That such use shall not interfere with the holding of the annual state fair.
History:
1941, Act 80, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1941 ;-- CL 1948, 285.151
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.161 - Short Title.

285.161 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan exposition and fairgrounds authority act".
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, including functions of budgeting, procurement, and management-related functions, of the State Exposition and Fairgrounds Office from the Office of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources to the Director of the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1993-14, compiled at MCL 285.190 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, including functions of budgeting, procurement, and management-related functions, of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Natural Resources to the Director of the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1993-14, compiled at MCL 285.190 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.162 - Definitions.

285.162 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Authority" means the state exposition and fairgrounds authority created in section 9.
(b) "Authority board" means the board for the authority appointed under section 9.
(c) "Department" means the department of management and budget.
(d) "Director" means the director of the department.
(e) "Fund" means the state exposition and fairgrounds fund created in section 14a.
(f) "Manager" means the manager of the authority appointed under section 4.
(g) "Type I transfer" means that term as defined in section 3 of the executive organization act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.163 - Fairs and Uses of Fairgrounds to Which Act Inapplicable.

285.163 Fairs and uses of fairgrounds to which act inapplicable.
Sec. 3.
(1) This act does not apply to the Upper Peninsula state fair conducted under 1927 PA 89, MCL 285.141 to 285.145.
(2) This act does not apply to a fair conducted by a county of this state, or to a fair conducted under the official authorization of the county board of commissioners or other duly constituted county regional authority.
(3) This act shall not apply to uses of fairgrounds permitted under 1941 PA 80, MCL 285.151.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.164 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority; Creation; Administration; Transfer of Certain Powers and Duties to the Authority by Type I Transfer.

285.164 Michigan exposition and fairgrounds authority; creation; administration; transfer of certain powers and duties to the authority by type I transfer.
Sec. 4.
(1) The Michigan exposition and fairgrounds authority is created as a public body corporate within the department. The authority shall be administered under the supervision of the department but shall exercise its prescribed statutory power, duties, and functions independently of the department.
(2) The activities, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, and rule-making authority of the department of agriculture related to the management of the state exposition and fairgrounds are transferred by type I transfer to the authority.
(3) All records, personnel, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the department of agriculture for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the authority. The state budget director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state's financial management system for the remainder of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
(4) The governor shall appoint a manager of the authority subject to the advice and consent of the senate, who is exempt from the classified state civil service. The manager shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The manager shall administer the business operations of the state fair and the authority as provided in this act. The manager shall receive compensation determined annually by the authority. The person serving as manager on February 28, 2005 shall continue to serve at the pleasure of the governor.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of position of manager of Michigan exposition and fairgrounds authority to department of management and budget, and abolishment of the position, see E.R.O. No. 2009-2, compiled at MCL 285.191.For transfer of Michigan exposition and fairgrounds authority to department of management and budget, and abolishment of the authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-2, compiled at MCL 285.191.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.165 - Control Vested in Authority.

285.165 Control vested in authority.
Sec. 5.
The control of all land and other property held or acquired by this state or its people for the purpose of holding and conducting agricultural and industrial fairs and exhibitions is vested in the authority.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.166 - Powers and Duties of Authority.

285.166 Powers and duties of authority.
Sec. 6.
(1) The authority shall do all of the following:
(a) Conduct an annual state fair and other exhibits or events for the purpose of promoting all phases of the economy of this state. This fair and the exhibits or events shall encourage and demonstrate agricultural, industrial, commercial, educational, entertainment, tourism, technological, cultural, and recreational pursuits.
(b) Lease the state exposition and fairgrounds, a portion of the state exposition and fairgrounds, or a building on the state exposition and fairgrounds for purposes considered by the authority to be consistent with the staging of the state fair and other exhibits or events. The authority may determine and impose rental charges and other fees for the use or lease of the buildings and grounds or a portion of the buildings and grounds. The authority may lease properties to private and public organizations for a period not to exceed 30 years for consideration established by the authority. The authority may grant leases for all or a portion of the state exposition and fairgrounds to private and public organizations, conditional upon construction and improvements according to plans approved by the authority to be financed by the lessees, for terms not to exceed 30 years. The authority may grant an extension of the lease term for not more than an additional 20 years. The use of the state exposition and fairgrounds, a portion of the state exposition and fairgrounds, or a building on the state exposition and fairgrounds shall not interfere with the preparation for or holding of the state fair and other exhibits or events. Land, a building, or other property that is leased under this subdivision to a for-profit business shall be leased at fair market value. All leases and contracts entered into under this act remain valid until the expiration of the term of the lease or contract.
(c) Enter into contracts, subject to the requirements of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, to conduct the annual state fair, exhibits, or other events, at the state exposition and fairgrounds that enhance agricultural, industrial, commercial, recreational, educational, entertainment, tourism, technological, or cultural pursuits or government services to citizens.
(2) The authority may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with 1 or more governmental entities to use the personnel, services, or facilities of the governmental entity to assist the authority with carrying out its duties under this act and as otherwise provided by law.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.167 - Annual Report; Annual Audit; Rules.

285.167 Annual report; annual audit; rules.
Sec. 7.
(1) The authority annually shall present a report to the governor, the legislature, and the department describing the receipts or expenditures through appropriation, gift, grant, or conveyance that have a material bearing on the operation of the state fair or the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(2) The authority shall be subject to annual post audits of its financial transactions and accounts and to performance post audits by the auditor general.
(3) The authority may promulgate rules governing the conduct of the annual state fair and state exposition and fairgrounds and the development and administration of the state exposition and fairgrounds as a commercial, agricultural, recreational, and multipurpose facility, pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. Any rules in effect on the effective date of the amendatory act that added this sentence shall remain in effect until rescinded by the authority.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
Admin Rule:
R 291.301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.168 - Powers and Duties of Manager.

285.168 Powers and duties of manager.
Sec. 8.
The manager shall do all of the following:
(a) Be directly responsible to the authority.
(b) Be the chief administrative officer for the management and operation of the state exposition and fairgrounds, and may enter into contracts and leases, subject to the requirements of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, as authorized by rule promulgated under this act.
(c) Have as a primary work station the site of the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(d) Serve as an appointing authority for any necessary personnel associated with the management and operation of the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(e) Be responsible for the financial operation of the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(f) Develop ideas and programs that enhance the operation and functioning of the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(g) Be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget for the state exposition and fairgrounds for presentation to the department.
(h) Develop and present to the authority board for its approval each of the following:
(i) A financial plan submitted annually.
(ii) A rolling 5-year operations plan submitted annually.
(iii) A facility and utility renovation plan, updated as determined by the manager or as requested by the authority board.
(iv) A long-range master plan for authority facilities and the state exposition and fairgrounds, updated as determined by the manager or as requested by the authority board.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.170 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public; Employment of Experts and Officers; Contracts With Department.

285.170 Conducting business at public meeting; notice; availability of writings to public; employment of experts and officers; contracts with department.
Sec. 10.
(1) The business that the authority board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the authority board held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(2) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the authority board or department in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(3) The authority may employ legal and technical experts and other officers, agents, or employees, permanent or temporary, paid from the funds of the authority. The authority shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of those it employs consistent with requirements established by the civil service commission, but an employee shall not be paid a higher salary than the manager. The authority board may delegate to 1 or more members, officers, agents, or employees any powers or duties it considers proper.
(4) The authority may contract with the department for the purpose of maintaining and improving the rights and interests of the authority.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.171 - Powers and Duties of Authority Board.

285.171 Powers and duties of authority board.
Sec. 11.
Except as otherwise provided in this act, the authority board shall do all things necessary or convenient to implement the purposes, objectives, and provisions of this act, and the purposes, objectives, and powers delegated to the authority by other laws or executive orders, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(a) Review and approve policies, including dates for the fair and the budget.
(b) Develop and submit to the department, the legislature, and the governor on a yearly basis a rolling 5-year operational plan and construction plan, including a master plan for the use of buildings and the grounds.
(c) Report to the director, the legislature, and the governor on the operating budget, capital improvements, programs, exhibits, and other matters relevant to the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(d) Approve or authorize the manager to approve utilization of the state exposition and fairgrounds, including its use as the site for the annual state fair, and on any other matter which the authority may regard as appropriate.
(e) Promote, encourage, and assist the manager in conducting exhibits or other events at the state exposition and fairgrounds that enhance agricultural, industrial, commercial, recreational, educational, or cultural pursuits or government service to citizens.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.173 - Inapplicability of MCL 750.301 to 750.315a; Leasing Facilities for Bingo.

285.173 Inapplicability of MCL 750.301 to 750.315a; leasing facilities for bingo.
Sec. 13.
(1) Sections 301 to 315a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.301 to 750.315a, do not apply to a person who conducts or participates in a game of skill pursuant to section 12 or the rules promulgated under that section.
(2) The department may lease its facilities as a location within or at which an organization qualified and licensed under the Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act, 1972 PA 382, MCL 432.101 to 432.120, may conduct bingo.
History:
1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.174 - Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.

285.174 Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to transfer of employees.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.174a - State Exposition and Fairgrounds Fund; Creation; Disposition; Annual Report; Expenditure.

285.174a State exposition and fairgrounds fund; creation; disposition; annual report; expenditure.
Sec. 14a.
(1) The state exposition and fairgrounds fund is created within the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the authority.
(2) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. Money generated from the operation of activities authorized by this act shall be deposited into the fund.
(3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.
(4) The authority shall submit an annual report to the legislature and the department showing the amount of money received under this act and how that money was spent.
(5) The money in the fund shall be expended pursuant to appropriation of the legislature by the authority in the following order of priority:
(a) Providing for an annual state fair.
(b) Maintaining the state exposition and fairgrounds.
(c) Any other purpose authorized under this act.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.175 - Payments to Exhibitors and Vendors; Appropriation; Amount to Lake Superior State University for Grant.

285.175 Payments to exhibitors and vendors; appropriation; amount to Lake Superior state university for grant.
Sec. 15.
(1) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, there is appropriated $625,000.00 from the state exposition and fairgrounds fund for Michigan state fair payment of premiums to exhibitors and for payments due to vendors and others regarding outstanding invoices for the annual state fair held in calendar year 2004. Payment for premiums to exhibitors shall be made before payment to vendors and others.
(2) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, there is appropriated $192,700.00 from the general fund to Lake Superior State University for an infrastructure, technology, equipment, and maintenance grant.
History:
Add. 2004, Act 468, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 285.175, which pertained to transfer of state fair revolving fund, was repealed by Act 39 of 2000, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2000.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.175a - Demolition of Building or Structure.

285.175a Demolition of building or structure.
Sec. 15a.
The authority may demolish or permit the demolition of any building or structure on the state exposition and fairgrounds that is determined by the authority to be unsuitable for uses consistent with the holding of the state fair.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.175b - Publication of Newsletter; Posting Minutes on Website; Establishment of Local Neighborhood Advisory Council.

285.175b Publication of newsletter; posting minutes on website; establishment of local neighborhood advisory council.
Sec. 15b.
(1) The authority shall develop a newsletter to be published not less often than twice per calendar year for residents of the surrounding area of the state exposition and fairgrounds. The authority shall make the newsletter available electronically on its website and, if requested, by mail.
(2) The minutes of the meeting of the authority board shall be posted on the authority's website.
(3) The authority shall establish a local neighborhood advisory council for the purpose of public input on the authority's activities.
History:
Add. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176) › Section 285.176 - Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.

285.176 Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to repeal of MCL 291.1 to 291.11 and 291.21 to 291.37.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203) › Section 285.201 - Agricultural Interests; Promotion in Townships; Extension Work Agreements, Areas, Appropriations, Special Tax.

285.201 Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; extension work agreements, areas, appropriations, special tax.
Sec. 1.
In order to promote agricultural interests of the various townships of this state and to provide for agricultural extension work for such townships, each township of this state through its township board is hereby authorized and empowered to cooperate to said end with the Michigan state university of agriculture and applied science; and may enter into agreements with reference thereto. The township board in any county may appropriate money, or raise money by taxation, for the purpose hereof. Two or more township boards may act jointly; and a township board may describe an extension area within any township and may levy a special tax from said area to carry out the provisions of this act.
History:
1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203) › Section 285.202 - Agricultural Interests; Promotion in Townships; Referendum in Township.

285.202 Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; referendum in township.
Sec. 2.
The provisions of this act shall not become operative in any township of this state to which it may apply unless and until it is submitted to a vote of the qualified electors thereof and ratified by a majority of said electors voting thereon. The question of the adoption of the provisions of this act may be submitted to the voters of the township at any general or special election, after the passage of the act, by resolution of the township board; and like notice of the submission of the same shall be given as is required by law in the case of elections to elect township officers, and shall be submitted in substantially the following form:
"Shall the provisions of Act No. .... (here insert number of this act) of the Public Acts of 1956 (here state question to be submitted to electors) be adopted by this township?
Yes ( )
No ( )."
If a majority of the electors voting on such proposition in any township, as determined by the canvass of votes cast, shall vote in favor thereof, from and after such determination, the provisions of this act shall be in force.
The township board shall submit such proposition to the electors at the next general or special election whenever petitions for such submission, signed by 10% of the registered electors of the township as shown by the registration rolls, shall be filed with the township clerk.
History:
1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203) › Section 285.202a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.

285.202a Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.
Sec. 2a.
A petition under section 2 or 3, including the circulation and signing of the petition, is subject to section 488 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.488. A person who violates a provision of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992, applicable to a petition described in this section is subject to the penalties prescribed for that violation in the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 175, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 197 of 1956 - Promoting Agricultural Interests of Townships (285.201 - 285.203) › Section 285.203 - Agricultural Interests; Promotion in Townships; Discontinuance, Referendum.

285.203 Agricultural interests; promotion in townships; discontinuance, referendum.
Sec. 3.
Any township, which has elected to come under the provisions of this act, may terminate the effect thereof, whenever a majority of the qualified electors of the township, voting upon the question, shall vote in favor of the following proposition:
"Shall the provisions of Act No. ..... of the Public Acts of 1956, now effective within this township, be no longer operative herein?
Yes ( )
No ( )."
Said question shall be submitted at any general township election, or at a special election called therefor, whenever petitions therefor, signed by a number of qualified electors, equal to 10% of the total number of registered electors, shown by the registration rolls of the township, shall be filed with the township clerk.
History:
1956, Act 197, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Repealed - Act 366 of 1988 - Michigan Agricultural Commodity Insurance Act (285.211 - 285.219)

MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY INSURANCE ACT
Act 366 of 1988
285.211-285.219 Repealed. 2003, Act 198, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2003.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.251 - Short Title.

285.251 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan family farm development act".
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.254 - Performance of Duties, Implementation of Powers, and Selection of Programs and Projects; Principles.

285.254 Performance of duties, implementation of powers, and selection of programs and projects; principles.
Sec. 4.
In the performance of its duties, the implementation of its powers, and the selection of specific programs and projects to receive its assistance, the authority shall comply with all of the following principles:
(a) The authority shall not become an owner of agricultural land, agricultural improvements, or depreciable agricultural property, except that the authority may own agricultural land, agricultural improvements, or depreciable agricultural property on a temporary basis if necessary to implement its programs, to protect its investments by means of foreclosure or other means, or to facilitate transfer of agricultural land, agricultural improvements, and depreciable agricultural property for the use of beginning farmers.
(b) The authority shall exercise diligence and care in the selection of projects to receive its assistance and shall apply customary and acceptable business and lending standards in the selection and subsequent implementation of those projects. The authority may delegate primary responsibility for determination and implementation of the projects to an agency of the federal government if that agency assumes an obligation to repay the loan, either directly or by insurance or guarantee.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.256 - Annual Report.

285.256 Annual report.
Sec. 6.
(1) The authority shall submit to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the majority leader of the senate not later than January 15 of each year, a complete report on the activities of the authority. The report shall include all of the following:
(a) A description of its operations and accomplishments.
(b) An accounting of its receipts and expenditures during the fiscal year, in accordance with the classifications it establishes for its operating and capital accounts.
(c) An accounting of its assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year and the status of reserve, special, and other funds.
(d) A schedule of the bonds and notes outstanding at the end of its fiscal year and a statement of the amounts redeemed and issued during its fiscal year.
(e) A statement of its proposed and projected activities.
(f) Recommendations to the legislature.
(g) An analysis of beginning farmer needs in the state.
(2) The annual report shall identify the performance goals of the authority and clearly indicate the progress made to attain those goals during the reporting period. If possible, results shall be expressed in terms of number of loans and acres of agricultural land.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.257 - Use of Surplus Money.

285.257 Use of surplus money.
Sec. 7.
Money declared by the authority to be surplus money which is not required to service bonds and notes, to pay administrative expenses of the authority, or to accumulate necessary operating or loss reserves shall be used by the authority to provide loans, grants, subsidies, and services to beginning farmers through any of the programs initiated by the authority pursuant to this act.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.258 - Combining Program With Other State or Federal Programs.

285.258 Combining program with other state or federal programs.
Sec. 8.
A program authorized by this act may be combined with any other state or federal program in order to facilitate the acquisition of agricultural land, agricultural improvements, and depreciable agricultural property by beginning farmers.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.260 - Making, Purchasing, or Participating in Loans, Grants, or Deferred Payment Loans to Beginning Farmers; Secured or Unsecured Loans and Grants; Insurance; Interest Rate; Terms and Conditions; Rules.

285.260 Making, purchasing, or participating in loans, grants, or deferred payment loans to beginning farmers; secured or unsecured loans and grants; insurance; interest rate; terms and conditions; rules.
Sec. 10.
(1) The authority may make, purchase, or participate in loans, grants, or deferred payment loans to beginning farmers to finance the acquisition of agricultural land, agricultural improvements, and depreciable agricultural property.
(2) A loan under this section may be secured or unsecured as determined by the authority. If the loan is unsecured, it shall be accepted for insurance under the national housing act, 12 U.S.C. 1701 to 1750g, or another federal or private insurance program providing coverage at least equal to that provided by that act. A loan under this section shall bear interest at a rate and be repaid in the period, not exceeding 20 years, as may be determined by the authority and under additional terms and conditions as may be determined by the authority.
(3) A deferred payment loan or grant may be secured or unsecured as determined by the authority, and shall be made under additional terms and conditions determined by the authority.
(4) In recognition of the need for loans, grants, and deferred payment loans in all geographic areas of the state, the authority shall promulgate rules which provide for the availability of loans, grants, and deferred payment loans on an equitable basis to qualified applicants in all geographic areas of this state.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.263 - Bonds and Notes; General Obligations; Negotiability; Issuance Subject to Agency Financing Reporting Act.

285.263 Bonds and notes; general obligations; negotiability; issuance subject to agency financing reporting act.
Sec. 13.
(1) The authority may issue its negotiable bonds and notes in a principal amount, which in the opinion of the authority is necessary to provide sufficient funds for achieving its corporate purposes, the payment of interest on bonds and notes of the authority, the establishment of reserves to secure bonds and notes, and all other expenditures of the authority incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers.
(2) The authority may issue renewal notes, issue bonds to pay notes, and if it determines refunding expedient, refund bonds by the issuance of new bonds, whether the bonds to be refunded have or have not matured, and issue bonds partly to refund bonds then outstanding and partly for any other purpose. The refunding bonds shall be sold and the proceeds applied to the purchase, redemption, or payment of the bonds to be refunded.
(3) Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by the authority, every issue of its notes or bonds shall be general obligations of the authority payable out of revenues or money of the authority, subject only to agreements with the holders of particular notes or bonds pledging any particular receipts or revenues.
(4) Whether or not the notes or bonds are of a form or character as to be negotiable instruments under the uniform commercial code, 1962 PA 174, MCL 440.1101 to 440.11102, the notes or bonds shall be and are hereby made negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all the purposes of the uniform commercial code, subject only to the provisions of the notes or bonds for registration.
(5) Bonds and notes issued under this act are not subject to the revised municipal finance act, 2001 PA 34, MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821.
(6) The issuance of bonds and notes under this act is subject to the agency financing reporting act.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 68, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1983 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 381, Imd. Eff. May 24, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 285 - Agriculture › Act 220 of 1982 - Michigan Family Farm Development Act (285.251 - 285.279) › Section 285.264 - Bonds and Notes; Authorization; Requirements; Sale.

285.264 Bonds and notes; authorization; requirements; sale.
Sec. 14.
The notes and bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the members of the authority; shall bear a date or dates; and shall mature at a time or times, in the case of any note, or any renewal of a note, not exceeding 10 years, from the date of issue of the original note, and in the case of any bond not exceeding 50 years from the date of issue, as the resolution may provide. The notes and bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates; be in such denominations; be in a form, either coupon or registered; carry such registration privileges; be executed in a manner; be payable in a medium of payment; at a place or places; and be subject to terms of redemption as the resolution or resolutions may provide. The notes and bonds of the authority may be sold by the authority, at public or private sale, at a price or prices as the authority shall determine.
History:
1982, Act 220, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1982