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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-791 - Part 791 Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79118) › Section 324.79114 - Disposition of Revenue From Lease Contracts.

324.79114 Disposition of revenue from lease contracts.
Sec. 79114.
All revenue from lease contracts entered into under this part shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the waterways account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund provided for in section 2035.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-791 - Part 791 Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79118) › Section 324.79115 - Liability.

324.79115 Liability.
Sec. 79115.
The department shall not be liable for loss of life or injury or damage to persons or property as a result of the conditions on real property, waterways, or facilities on real property leased to persons by the department under this part. However, this section shall not relieve lessees of any obligations they may otherwise have to persons or to damages if they are found to have failed to meet their obligations properly.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-791 - Part 791 Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79118) › Section 324.79116 - Rules.

324.79116 Rules.
Sec. 79116.
The department shall promulgate rules as are necessary to implement this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-791 - Part 791 Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79118) › Section 324.79117 - Administration of Part; Advice by Department.

324.79117 Administration of part; advice by department.
Sec. 79117.
The Michigan state waterways commission created in part 781 shall advise the department on the administration of this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-791 - Part 791 Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79118) › Section 324.79118 - Discrimination Prohibited.

324.79118 Discrimination prohibited.
Sec. 79118.
A person shall not deny another individual the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations created under this part because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, or marital status.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-793 - Part 793 Harbors, Channels, and Other Navigational Facilities (324.79301...324.79303) › Section 324.79301 - “Political Subdivision” Defined.

324.79301 “Political subdivision” defined.
Sec. 79301.
As used in this part, "political subdivision" means any local unit of government or port district of this state and any other governmental agency or subdivision, public corporation, authority, or district in this state, which is or may be authorized by law to acquire, establish, construct, maintain, improve, and operate harbors, channels, and other navigational facilities. Whenever used in this part, the term political subdivision includes any combination of political subdivisions acting jointly.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-793 - Part 793 Harbors, Channels, and Other Navigational Facilities (324.79301...324.79303) › Section 324.79302 - Political Subdivision; Powers.

324.79302 Political subdivision; powers.
Sec. 79302.
A political subdivision may do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Adopt and amend all necessary rules, regulations, and ordinances for the management, government, and use of any waterways, harbors, channels, or other navigational facilities under its control, either within or outside of its territorial limits; employ harbor guards, police, or a harbormaster with full police powers; establish penalties for the violation of the rules, regulations, and ordinances; and enforce those penalties.
(b) Adopt and enact rules, regulations, and ordinances designed to safeguard the public upon or beyond the limits of harbors, channels, connecting waterways, or other navigational facilities within the political subdivision or its political jurisdiction, which rules shall be consistent with and conform to, as nearly as possible, the laws of this state.
(c) Vest authority for the maintenance, operation, and regulation thereof in an officer, board, or body of the political subdivision by ordinances or resolution which shall prescribe the duties and powers of the officers, boards, or body.
(d) Employ a regular harbormaster for the harbors, channels, connecting waterways, or navigational facilities under its control; or, in cases where a harbor board or body is established, the harbormaster may be employed by the board or body.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-793 - Part 793 Harbors, Channels, and Other Navigational Facilities (324.79301...324.79303) › Section 324.79303 - Political Subdivisions; Joint Action.

324.79303 Political subdivisions; joint action.
Sec. 79303.
All powers, rights, and authority granted to any political subdivision in this part may be exercised and enjoyed by 2 or more political subdivisions, or by this state through its appropriate agencies and 1 or more such political subdivisions acting jointly, either within or outside of the territorial limits of either of them, and contracts may be entered with each political subdivision for the purposes of implementing this part and authorizing joint action.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79501 - Definitions.

324.79501 Definitions.
Sec. 79501.
As used in this part:
(a) "Commission" means the Michigan jobs commission.
(b) "Department" means the department of environmental quality.
(c) "Gaming facility" means a gaming facility regulated under the Michigan gaming control and revenue act, the initiated law of 1996, MCL 432.201 to 432.226.
(d) "Grant" means a waterfront redevelopment grant under this part.
(e) "Response activity" means that term as it is defined in part 201.
(f) "Waterfront" means land that is contiguous to the Great Lakes or their connecting waterways, a river, or a lake or impoundment that has a surface area of not less than 50 acres.
(g) "Waterfront planning area" means the geographic area included within a waterfront redevelopment plan.
(h) "Waterfront redevelopment plan" means a waterfront redevelopment plan prepared by a local unit of government under section 79503 or a state approved recreation plan that includes waterfront improvements.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79502 - Waterfront Redevelopment Grants Program; Establishment; Provisions; Funding Sources; Waterfront Public Access.

324.79502 Waterfront redevelopment grants program; establishment; provisions; funding sources; waterfront public access.
Sec. 79502.
(1) The department shall establish a waterfront redevelopment grants program. A local unit of government may apply to the department for a grant to conduct a project that does any of the following:
(a) Provides for response activities on waterfront property consistent with a waterfront redevelopment plan.
(b) Provides for the demolition of buildings and other facilities along a waterfront that are inconsistent with a waterfront redevelopment plan.
(c) Provides for the acquisition of waterfront property or the assembly of waterfront property consistent with a waterfront redevelopment plan.
(d) Provides public infrastructure and public facility improvements to waterfront property consistent with a waterfront redevelopment plan.
(2) A grant shall not be provided under this part for a project that is located at any of the following:
(a) Land sited for use as a gaming facility or as a stadium or arena for use by a professional sports team.
(b) Land or other facilities owned or operated by a gaming facility or by a stadium or arena for use by a professional sports team.
(c) Land within a project area described in a project plan pursuant to the economic development corporations act, 1974 PA 338, MCL 125.1601 to 125.1636, for a gaming facility.
(3) For any grant issued under this part, the department shall require that a local unit of government provide at least 25% of the total project's cost from other public or private funding sources.
(4) A project funded pursuant to this part shall provide for waterfront access to the general public.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79503 - Waterfront Redevelopment Plan; Preparation.

324.79503 Waterfront redevelopment plan; preparation.
Sec. 79503.
A local unit of government that wishes to apply for a grant shall prepare a waterfront redevelopment plan that provides for the improvement of the waterfront. The waterfront redevelopment plan, at a minimum, shall do both of the following:
(a) Clearly designate the geographic area included within the waterfront planning area.
(b) Identify the economic impact on the improved area, the surrounding neighborhood, and the region in which the waterfront planning area is located.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79504 - Grant Application.

324.79504 Grant application.
Sec. 79504.
A local unit of government that wishes to be considered for a grant shall submit a written grant application to the department in a manner prescribed by the department and containing the information required by the department. The grant application shall also include all of the following:
(a) A detailed description of the project and how the grant would be used, including any private sector participation.
(b) A copy of the waterfront redevelopment plan for the area in which the project is to be located.
(c) An explanation of how the project will contribute significantly to the local unit of government's economic and community redevelopment or the revitalization of adjacent neighborhoods.
(d) An explanation of how the project will provide for public access to the waterfront or will provide recreational opportunities for the public.
(e) If the project includes the purchase of property, an identification of the intended use of the property, and a timeline for redevelopment of the property.
(f) The total cost of the project and the source of the local unit of government's contribution to the project.
(g) A detailed description of the practices the local unit of government will implement and maintain to control nonpoint source pollution from the project site both during construction activities and throughout the period of time in which the state is paying off the bonds that were issued pursuant to the clean Michigan initiative act.
(h) Other information that the department and the commission consider relevant.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79505 - Grant Application; Review by Department and Commission.

324.79505 Grant application; review by department and commission.
Sec. 79505.
Upon receipt of a grant application under section 79504, the department shall forward a copy of the application to the commission. The department and the commission shall jointly review the grant applications. In reviewing grant applications, the department and the commission shall consider all of the following:
(a) Whether the project proposed to be funded is authorized by this part.
(b) Whether the grant application submitted complies with this part.
(c) Whether the project is consistent with the waterfront redevelopment plan for the area in which the project is located.
(d) Whether the project provides significant public access to the waterfront or provides recreational opportunities for the public.
(e) Whether the project will significantly contribute to the local unit of government's economic and community redevelopment or the revitalization of adjacent neighborhoods.
(f) Whether there is evidence of adverse economic and socioeconomic conditions within the waterfront planning area.
(g) The viability of the waterfront redevelopment plan.
(h) Whether the project is innovative in comparison to other grant applications.
(i) The level of public and private commitment and other resources available for the project.
(j) The level of public and private commitment to other aspects of the waterfront redevelopment plan.
(k) How the project relates to a broader economic and community development plan for the local unit of government as a whole.
(l) The level of demonstrated commitment from other governmental agencies.
(m) The level of public and private commitment to improving abandoned real property within the waterfront planning area in which the project is located.
(n) Other criteria that the department and the commission consider relevant.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79506 - Issuance of Grants.

324.79506 Issuance of grants.
Sec. 79506.
The department, with the approval of the commission, shall issue grants under this part for projects that the department determines meet the requirements of this part and will contribute to the revitalization of waterfronts throughout the state that are not being used in a manner that maximizes economic and public value.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79507 - Recovery of Costs.

324.79507 Recovery of costs.
Sec. 79507.
The department and the department of attorney general may recover costs expended pursuant to section 79502(1)(a) and all other costs recoverable under part 201 from persons who are liable under part 201. Actions to recover costs shall proceed in the manner provided in part 201.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-4 - Subchapter 4 the Michigan State Waterways Commission (324.78101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT - Harbor Development (324.79101...324.79508) › 451-1994-III-4-4-HARBOR-DEVELOPMENT-795 - Part 795 Waterfront Revitalization (324.79501...324.79508) › Section 324.79508 - Administration of Part.

324.79508 Administration of part.
Sec. 79508.
Grants made under this part are subject to the applicable requirements of part 196. The department shall administer this part in compliance with the applicable requirements of part 196, including the reporting requirements to the legislature of the grants provided under this part.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 285, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80102 - Definitions; D to L.

324.80102 Definitions; D to L.
Sec. 80102.
As used in this part:
(a) "Dealer" means a person and an authorized representative of that person who annually purchases from a manufacturer, or who is engaged in selling or manufacturing, 6 or more vessels that require certificates of number under this part.
(b) "Identification document" means any of the following:
(i) A valid Michigan operator's or chauffeur's license.
(ii) A valid driver's or chauffeur's license issued by an agency, department, or bureau of the United States or another state.
(iii) An official identification card issued by an agency, department, or bureau of the United States, this state, or another state.
(iv) An official identification card issued by a political subdivision of this state or another state.
(c) "Issuing authority" means the United States coast guard or a state that has a numbering system approved by the United States coast guard.
(d) "Law of another state" means a law or ordinance enacted by any of the following:
(i) Another state.
(ii) A local unit of government in another state.
(iii) Canada or a province or territory of Canada.
(iv) A local unit of government in a province or territory of Canada.
(e) "Lifeboat" means a small boat designated and used solely for lifesaving purposes, and does not include a dinghy, tender, speedboat, or other type of craft that is not carried aboard a vessel for lifesaving purposes.
(f) "Long-term incapacitating injury" means an injury that causes serious impairment of a body function.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 402, Eff. Mar. 31, 2015
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80103 - Definitions; M to O.

324.80103 Definitions; M to O.
Sec. 80103.
As used in this part:
(a) "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in any of the following:
(i) The manufacture, construction, or assembly of boats or associated equipment.
(ii) The manufacture or construction of components for boats and associated equipment to be sold for subsequent assembly.
(iii) The importation of a boat or associated equipment into the state for sale.
(b) "Marine law" means this part, a local ordinance adopted in conformity with this part, or a rule promulgated under this part.
(c) "Marine safety act" means former Act No. 303 of the Public Acts of 1967.
(d) "Marine safety program" means marine law enforcement, search and rescue operations, water safety education, recovery of drowned bodies, and boat livery inspections.
(e) "Michigan vehicle code" means Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being sections 257.1 to 257.923 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(f) "Motorboat" means a vessel propelled wholly or in part by machinery.
(g) "Operate" means to be in control of a vessel while the vessel is under way and is not secured in some manner such as being docked or at anchor.
(h) "Operator" means the person who is in control or in charge of a vessel while that vessel is underway.
(i) "Owner" means a person who claims or is entitled to lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of that person's legal title or equitable interest in a vessel.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80105 - Application of Part.

324.80105 Application of part.
Sec. 80105.
(1) This part applies to vessels and associated equipment used, to be used, or carried in vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of this state.
(2) This part, except where expressly indicated otherwise, does not apply to any of the following:
(a) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters subject to state jurisdiction.
(b) Military or public vessels of the United States, except recreational-type public vessels.
(c) A vessel whose owner is a state or political subdivision of a state, other than this state and its political subdivisions, that is used principally for governmental purposes and that is clearly identifiable as such.
(d) A ship's lifeboat.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80106 - Administration of Part; Advisory Representative.

324.80106 Administration of part; advisory representative.
Sec. 80106.
The department shall be responsible for administration of this part except as otherwise provided in this part. The Michigan sheriffs' association shall designate an advisory representative to the department who shall transmit information, advice, and recommendations relative to county marine activities and assist in the coordination of state and county marine safety programs.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80107 - Review of Boating Accidents, Safety Education Programs, and Policies.

324.80107 Review of boating accidents, safety education programs, and policies.
Sec. 80107.
The department shall review boating accidents on Michigan waters and study the development of marine safety education programs and other policies of state government relating to marine safety and shall consider changes to department policies and programs.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80108 - Regulations of Waterborne Vehicles; Exclusive Diving, Fishing, Swimming or Water Ski Areas; Special Local Regulations.

324.80108 Regulations of waterborne vehicles; exclusive diving, fishing, swimming or water ski areas; special local regulations.
Sec. 80108.
The department may regulate the operation of vessels, water skis, water sleds, aquaplanes, surfboards, or other similar contrivances on the waters of this state. Where special regulations are determined necessary, the department may establish vessel speed limits; prohibit the use of vessels, water skis, water sleds, aquaplanes, surfboards, or other similar contrivances; restrict the use of vessels, water skis, water sleds, aquaplanes, surfboards, or other similar contrivances by day and hour; establish and designate areas restricted solely to boating, skin or scuba diving, fishing, swimming, or water skiing; and prescribe any other regulations relating to the use or operation of vessels, water skis, water sleds, aquaplanes, surfboards, or other similar contrivances that will assure compatible use of state waters and best protect the public safety. The department shall prescribe special local regulations in such a manner as to make the regulations uniform with other special local regulations established on other waters of this state insofar as is reasonably possible.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80108[1] - Lists of Information; Sale Prohibited.

324.80108[1] Lists of information; sale prohibited.
Sec. 80108.
The department or any other state department or agency that maintains or collects lists of information as part of its duties or responsibilities under this act shall not sell any lists of information maintained or collected for the purpose of surveys, marketing, and solicitations.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 194, Eff. Jan. 1, 2001
Compiler's Notes:
Section 80108, as added by Act 194 of 2000, was compiled as MCL 324.80108[1] to distinguish it from another section 80108, deriving from Act 58 of 1995 and pertaining to regulation of waterborne vehicles.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80108a - Operation of Airboat Within Certain Distance of Residence; Limitation; Exceptions.

324.80108a Operation of airboat within certain distance of residence; limitation; exceptions.
Sec. 80108a.
(1) A person shall not operate an airboat on the waters of this state within 450 feet of a residence between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at a speed in excess of the minimum speed required to maintain forward movement.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a) The operation of an airboat in an emergency when necessary to protect public safety.
(b) The operation of an airboat so as to free the airboat when it has run aground.
(c) The operation of an airboat for a governmental purpose if the airboat is clearly marked and identified as being used for a governmental purpose.
History:
Add. 2008, Act 152, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2008
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 324.80108a, which pertained to operation of airboat within certain distance of residence, was repealed by Act 547 of 2004, Eff. May 1, 2007.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80109 - Rules; Subsection (1) Inapplicable to Special Local Rules.

324.80109 Rules; subsection (1) inapplicable to special local rules.
Sec. 80109.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the department shall promulgate rules authorized by this part. The department shall publish the approved rules in a convenient form.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to special local rules adopted pursuant to sections 80110 and 80111.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80111 - Proposed Local Ordinance; Submission to Governing Body; Approval or Disapproval; Enactment; Enforcement.

324.80111 Proposed local ordinance; submission to governing body; approval or disapproval; enactment; enforcement.
Sec. 80111.
A local ordinance proposed pursuant to section 80110 shall be submitted to the governing body of the political subdivision in which the water body subject to the proposed special rules is located. Within 60 calendar days, the governing body shall inform the department that it approves or disapproves of the proposed local ordinance. If the required information is not received within the time specified, the department shall consider the proposed local ordinance disapproved by the governing body. If the governing body disapproves the proposed local ordinance, or if the 60-day period has elapsed without a reply having been received from the governing body, no further action shall be taken. If the governing body approves the proposed local ordinance, the local ordinance shall be enacted identical in all respects to the local ordinance proposed by the department. After the local ordinance is enacted, the local ordinance shall be enforced as provided for in section 80113.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 237, Imd. Eff. June 26, 2006
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80112 - Special Local Ordinances; Request for Assistance; Form; Receipt of Resolution by Department.

324.80112 Special local ordinances; request for assistance; form; receipt of resolution by department.
Sec. 80112.
Local political subdivisions that believe that special local ordinances of the type authorized by this part are needed on waters subject to their jurisdiction shall inform the department and request assistance. All such requests shall be in the form of an official resolution approved by a majority of the governing body of the concerned political subdivision following a public hearing on the resolution. Upon receipt of a resolution under this section, the department shall proceed as required by sections 80110 and 80111.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 237, Imd. Eff. June 26, 2006
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80113 - Enforcement of Local Ordinances; Existing Rules; Enactment of Statutory Provisions as Ordinance.

324.80113 Enforcement of local ordinances; existing rules; enactment of statutory provisions as ordinance.
Sec. 80113.
(1) State, county, and local peace officers shall enforce local ordinances enacted in accordance with this part.
(2) All rules establishing special local watercraft controls promulgated under former 1967 PA 303 before March 17, 1986 shall remain in effect unless rescinded pursuant to sections 80108, 80110, 80111, and 80112.
(3) Local political subdivisions may enact as an ordinance any or all of sections 80101 to 80104, 80122 to 80124, 80126, 80140, 80141, 80144 to 80153, 80155, 80164, 80165, and 80166 to 80173.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 215, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2000
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
Admin Rule:
R 281.700.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80114 - Rules; Violation; Fine.

324.80114 Rules; violation; fine.
Sec. 80114.
(1) The department may promulgate rules to establish performance or other safety standards relating to boat construction or the installation, use, or carriage of associated equipment.
(2) In order that a boat operator may pass unhindered from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, rules authorized by this section shall be identical to federal regulations for enforcement purposes. However, rules requiring the carrying or using of marine safety articles to meet uniquely hazardous conditions or circumstances within this state may be promulgated, if the rules for the safety articles are approved by the United States coast guard.
(3) A person who violates a rule promulgated to implement this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 11, 2007
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80114a - Prohibition Against Operation of Motorized Vessel; Exemption; Marine Exemption Certificate; Physician's Attestation.

324.80114a Prohibition against operation of motorized vessel; exemption; marine exemption certificate; physician's attestation.
Sec. 80114a.
(1) A marine law that prohibits the operation of a motorized vessel on a portion of the waterways of this state shall not be enforced against an individual who meets all of the following qualifications:
(a) The individual has a disability that prevents him or her from rowing or paddling a vessel.
(b) The individual has in his or her possession a marine exemption certificate.
(c) The individual is operating a noncommercial vessel at slow—no wake speed using an electric motor that is rated at 100 pounds of thrust or less.
(2) This section does not exempt an individual from compliance with any other marine law.
(3) An individual may obtain a marine exemption certificate from either the department or a sheriff's department by presenting a physician's attestation that the physician has examined the individual and determined that the individual has a disability that prevents him or her from rowing or paddling a vessel.
(4) The department shall develop and make available for use as prescribed in this section a physician's attestation form and a marine exemption certificate.
History:
Add. 2008, Act 119, Imd. Eff. Apr. 29, 2008
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80115 - Disposition of Revenues; Credit to Waterways Account; Appropriation; Fees.

324.80115 Disposition of revenues; credit to waterways account; appropriation; fees.
Sec. 80115.
(1) The revenue received under this part shall be deposited in the state treasury. The revenue division, department of treasury, shall annually present to the department an accurate total of all the revenues collected, and shall then, except as provided in section 80124b, credit the revenues collected to the waterways account to be used as follows:
(a) 17.5% to implement part 781.
(b) 33.5% to implement part 791.
(c) 49% for water safety education programs and for the administration and enforcement of this part, including state aid to counties, and for no other purpose.
(2) Fees provided for in section 80124 shall not be appropriated for the inspection of vessels that carry passengers for hire and are regulated under part 445.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 292, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 2004 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322) › 451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199) › Section 324.80116 - Boating Safety Program; Compliance With Rules; Federal Financial Assistance.

324.80116 Boating safety program; compliance with rules; federal financial assistance.
Sec. 80116.
The department shall do all things necessary to conduct a comprehensive boating safety program as provided in chapter 131 of part I of subtitle II of title 46 of the United States Code, 46 U.S.C. 13101 to 13110; to comply with rules promulgated under that act by the secretary of the department in which the coast guard is operating; and to accept federal financial assistance as provided in that act.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
Marine Safety Act
Popular Name:
NREPA