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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108) › Section 2.103a - Appropriation; Basic Support and Discretionary Grants.

2.103a Appropriation; basic support and discretionary grants.
Sec. 3a.
The legislature shall annually appropriate the sums necessary to implement this act. Amounts as appropriated by the legislature shall be made available for basic support and discretionary grants to eligible local and regional travel authorities and agencies in accordance with the following:
(a) Basic support grants shall be made to eligible agencies and authorities to provide continuing support of advertising and promotional efforts designed to encourage travel for purposes of resort and recreational tourism, business and conventions, and sightseeing and entertainment. Grant funds shall be utilized to fund the operating expenses of eligible agencies and the direct cost of advertising and promotion. The specific amount of grants, matching requirements, eligible applicants, application procedure, and administrative and reporting requirements shall be established within the guidelines of rules promulgated by the Michigan travel commission.
(b) Basic support grants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, shall be made in accordance with sections 26(a), 26(b), and 26(c) of Act No. 239 of the Public Acts of 1974, and section 6 of this act.
(c) Discretionary grants shall be made to eligible applicants for travel development and marketing projects based upon the extent of impact upon employment, economic stability, and increase in real per capita income. The specific application procedure and project grant requirements shall be established in rules promulgated by the Michigan travel commission.
History:
Add. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975
Admin Rule:
R 2.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108) › Section 2.104, 2.105 - Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.

2.104, 2.105 Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to reports and financial estimates of the Michigan tourist council.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108) › Section 2.106 - Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Eff. July 1, 1976.

2.106 Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Eff. July 1, 1976.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to funds available to regional associations.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 106 of 1945 - Michigan Tourism Policy Act (2.101 - 2.108) › Section 2.107, 2.108 - Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.

2.107, 2.108 Repealed. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1975.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to reversion of unencumbered funds and cooperation with agricultural marketing council.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › E.R.O. No. 1997-1 - Executive Reorganization Order (2.111 - 2.111) › Section 2.111 - Renaming of Michigan Travel Bureau as Travel Michigan.

2.111 Renaming of Michigan travel bureau as Travel Michigan.
WHEREAS, Michigan's tourist industry is crucial to the economic well-being of the state; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Michigan Travel Bureau in marketing Michigan and bolstering tourism is an essential ingredient in assuring a strong tourism industry; and,
WHEREAS, the Michigan Travel Bureau was created by Act No. 145 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended, being section 2.102a of the Michigan Compiled Laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Engler, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and the laws of the State of Michigan, do hereby order the following:
1. The Michigan Travel Bureau is hereby renamed Travel Michigan.
2. Any and all statutory references to the Travel Bureau or Michigan Travel Bureau are hereinafter to be deemed a reference to Travel Michigan.
In fulfillment of the requirement of Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, the provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective sixty (60) days from the filing of this Order.
History:
1997, E.R.O. No. 1997-1, Eff. Mar. 17, 1997
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.121 - State Council for the Arts; Members, Status of Council.

2.121 State council for the arts; members, status of council.
Sec. 1.
The state council for the arts is created to consist of 15 members broadly representative of all fields of the performing and creative arts to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The council shall exist as an autonomous unit within the department of administration, except for budgeting, procurement and related management functions.
History:
1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1966
Compiler's Notes:
For abolition of the State Council for the Arts, created in the Department of Administration, now the Department of Management and Budget, and transferring its powers, duties, and functions to the Director of the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-13, compiled at MCL 2.131 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For establishment of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs within the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-18, compiled at MCL 2.132 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For the renaming of the Michigan council for arts and cultural affairs to the Michigan arts and culture council, see E.R.O. No. 2022-1, compiled at MCL 333.27002.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.122 - Council; Terms of Office, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Vacancies, Expenses.

2.122 Council; terms of office, chairman, vice-chairman, vacancies, expenses.
Sec. 2.
The term of office of each member shall be 4 years, except of the members first appointed 4 shall be appointed for terms of 1 year, 4 for 2 years, 4 for 3 years and 3 for 4 years. The governor shall designate a chairman and a vice-chairman from the members of the council to serve as such at the pleasure of the governor. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the council. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. The members of the council shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
History:
1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1966
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.123 - Council; Executive Director; Appointment, Duties.

2.123 Council; executive director; appointment, duties.
Sec. 3.
The chairman shall appoint an executive director whose duties and responsibilities shall be prescribed by the council.
History:
1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1966
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.124 - Council; Duties.

2.124 Council; duties.
Sec. 4.
The council shall:
(1) Stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and creative arts.
(2) Make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including but not limited to educational institutions, music, theater, dance, visual arts, literature and letters, architecture and architectural landscaping, museums, and allied arts and crafts and define and effectuate appropriate programs to implement the aforementioned activities.
(3) Take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and expand the state's cultural resources.
(4) Encourage a freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts.
History:
1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1966
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.125 - Council; Powers; Assistance From Other State Agencies.

2.125 Council; powers; assistance from other state agencies.
Sec. 5.
The council may hold public and private hearings, enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the cultural objectives of the council's programs; enter into contracts with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the cultural objectives of the council's programs; accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the cultural objectives of the council's programs; make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. The council may receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the state such assistance and data as to enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties hereunder.
History:
1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1966
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.126 - Council; National Endowment for Arts Act Funds.

2.126 Council; national endowment for arts act funds.
Sec. 6.
The council is the official agency of this state to receive and disburse funds made available by the national endowment for the arts act.
History:
1966, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1966
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 48 of 1966 - State Council for the Arts (2.121 - 2.127) › Section 2.127 - Repealed. 1975, Act 30, Imd. Eff. Apr. 24, 1975.

2.127 Repealed. 1975, Act 30, Imd. Eff. Apr. 24, 1975.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to annual report of state council for the arts.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 184 of 2001 - Placement of National Motto (2.161 - 2.162) › Section 2.161 - Definitions.

2.161 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "State agency" means a department, board, commission, office, agency, authority, or other unit of state government. State agency includes a state institution of higher education.
(b) "Unit of local government" means a political subdivision of this state, including school districts, community college districts, intermediate school districts, public school academies, cities, villages, townships, counties, and authorities, if the political subdivision has as its primary purpose the providing of local governmental service for citizens in a geographically limited area of the state and has the power to act primarily on behalf of that area.
History:
2001, Act 184, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 184 of 2001 - Placement of National Motto (2.161 - 2.162) › Section 2.162 - National Motto; Placement in Public Buildings.

2.162 National motto; placement in public buildings.
Sec. 2.
This state strongly encourages each state agency and unit of local government to exercise their constitutional ability to place the national motto "In God We Trust" in or on public buildings or land owned or occupied by that state agency or unit of local government.
History:
2001, Act 184, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 147 of 2009 - Official Depictions of State (2.171 - 2.171) › Section 2.171 - Depiction of State on Publication or Item Produced by Department or Agency; Inclusion of Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula; Applicability of Subsection (1) to Publications.

2.171 Depiction of state on publication or item produced by department or agency; inclusion of Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula; applicability of subsection (1) to publications.
Sec. 1.
(1) Any illustration, image, or depiction of the state of Michigan on a publication or item produced by a department or agency of this state shall include both the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula of this state.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to all publications or items produced by this state on or after the effective date of this act for distribution to any member of the public, including, but not limited to, maps, forms, brochures, pamphlets, and commemorative items, and also applies to digital images made available over the internet by any state department or agency. Subsection (1) does not apply to a publication or item produced before the effective date of this act.
History:
2009, Act 147, Imd. Eff. Nov. 19, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.201 - Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Interstate Boundary Compact; Boundaries.

2.201 Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan interstate boundary compact; boundaries.
Sec. 1.
The following compact is hereby ratified and approved:
A COMPACT
Entered into by and between the state of Minnesota, the state of Wisconsin and the state of Michigan, state signatories hereto.
The contracting states solemnly agree:
That the boundary between the state of Michigan and the state of Wisconsin in the center of lake Michigan be and it hereby is finally fixed and established as the line marked A-B-C-D-E-F-G on the map, which line is more particularly described as follows:
Starting at Point A, a point equidistant from either shore on the line which is the eastward continuation of the boundary line between Wisconsin and Illinois or latitude 42° 29' 37" north;
Thence to Point B, a point equidistant from either shore on the line drawn through the Port Washington fog signal and storm signal and the White lake storm signal, on a true azimuth of 354° 12' 00", a distance of 61.55 statute miles;
Thence to Point C, a point equidistant from either shore on a line drawn through the Sheboygan coast guard storm signal, fog signal, radio beacon and Little Sable Point light, on a true azimuth of 03° 01' 15", a distance of 22.18 statute miles;
Thence to Point D, a point equidistant from either shore on a line drawn through the Twin River Point light and fog signal and Big Sable fog and light signal, on a true azimuth of 10° 04' 30", a distance of 30.33 statute miles;
Thence to Point E, a point equidistant from either shore on a line from Bailey's Harbor inland light and Point Betsie fog signal, radio beacon, and distance finding station, on a true azimuth of 17° 09' 55", a distance of 54.20 statute miles;
Thence to Point F, a point equidistant from either shore on a line drawn through the Pilot Island light and fog signal and Sleeping Bear Point light, on a true azimuth of 33° 29' 10", a distance of 17.24 statute miles;
Thence to Point G, the point determined by the United States supreme court decree of March 12, 1936, which is a point 45,600 meters from the center of Rock Island passage on a bearing of south 60° east, on a true azimuth of 49° 34' 10", a distance of 15.66 statute miles.
The latitude and longitude of the named control points is as follows:
Point A:
Latitude
42°29'37"
Point E:
Latitude
44°52'50"
Longitude
87°01'15"
Longitude
86°41'10"
Point B:
Latitude
43°22'50"
Point F:
Latitude
45°05'20"
Longitude
87°08'50"
Longitude
86°29'30"
Point C:
Latitude
43°42'00"
Point G:
Latitude
45°14'10"
Longitude
87°07'20"
Longitude
86°14'55"
Point D:
Latitude
44°07'55"
Longitude
87°00'45"
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.201
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.202 - Boundaries in Lake Superior.

2.202 Boundaries in Lake Superior.
Sec. 2.
That the western boundary of the state of Michigan in the waters of lake Superior and the eastern boundary in the waters of lake Superior of the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin be and it hereby is finally fixed and established as the line marked M-N on the map, which line is more particularly described as follows:
Starting at Point M, the point where the line through the middle of the main channel of the Montreal river enters lake Superior;
Thence in a direct line to Point N, the point where a line drawn through the most easterly point of Pigeon Point and the most southerly point of Pine Point intersects the international boundary, on a true azimuth of 23° 27' 24", a distance of 108.86 statute miles.
The latitude and longitude of the named control points is:
Point M:
Latitude
46°34'05"
Point N:
Latitude
48°00'50"
Longitude
90°25'05"
Longitude
89°29'00"
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.202
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.203 - Measurements of Azimuths.

2.203 Measurements of azimuths.
Sec. 3.
All azimuths are measured clockwise from true north.
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.203
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.204 - Effective Date, Ratification.

2.204 Effective date, ratification.
Sec. 4.
That this compact shall become operative immediately upon its ratification by any state as between it and the other state or states so ratifying. Ratification shall be made by act of the legislature of the ratifying state.
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.204
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.205 - Joint Survey Commission; Surveying and Marking, Expenses.

2.205 Joint survey commission; surveying and marking, expenses.
Sec. 5.
That immediately upon ratification of this compact by all 3 states, each state will appoint 2 members to a joint survey commission to survey and mark the boundaries defined in this compact by establishing and perpetuating monuments at the reference points on shore by means of which the control points of said boundaries are located. The expense of marking the lake Michigan boundary shall be borne jointly by the states of Michigan and Wisconsin; and the expense of marking the boundary line described in section 2 above shall be borne equally by the states of Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. The expense of marking the lake Superior and Superior bay boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin shall be borne jointly by the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.205
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.206 - Maps, Duplicates.

2.206 Maps, duplicates.
Sec. 6.
The maps referred to in the above compact are the original maps on file with the report of the representatives of the Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary conference in the office of the secretary of state of Wisconsin, duplicates of which original maps shall be filed in the office of the secretary of the state of Michigan by the state geologist.
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.206
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.207 - Governor to Execute Final Draft and Affix Seal.

2.207 Governor to execute final draft and affix seal.
Sec. 7.
The governor of Michigan is authorized and directed to witness the ratification of this compact by executing the final draft thereof in his own name and on behalf of the state of Michigan and affixing the seal of the state of Michigan.
History:
1947, Act 267, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 2.207
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 267 of 1947 - Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Boundaries (2.201 - 2.208) › Section 2.208 - Repealed. 2018, Act 321, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018.

2.208 Repealed. 2018, Act 321, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › J.R. 6 of 1917 - Ohio and Michigan Boundary Line (2.301 - 2.301) › Section 2.301 - Ohio - Michigan Boundary Line; Adoption.

2.301 Ohio - Michigan boundary line; adoption.
Be it resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the state of Michigan, that
Whereas, The eighty-first general assembly of Ohio in house bill 701 passed May twenty-seventh, 1915, and the forty-eighth Legislature of Michigan by Act 84 of Public Acts of 1915, provided for a joint re-location and permanent monumenting of the line between Ohio and Michigan, and
Whereas, This work has been duly executed by the proper officers of both states as evidenced by their report dated July first, 1916, to the governing authorities of both states, therefore be it
Resolved, That the said boundary line as re-located and monumented under authority of the acts above cited be adopted as the true boundary, and that the work of the commissioners and their above mentioned report be adopted as final.
History:
1917, J.R. 6, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 423 ;-- CL 1948, 2.301
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › S.C.R. 15 of 1945 - Ohio and Michigan Boundary Line (2.321 - 2.321) › Section 2.321 - Ohio - Michigan Boundary Line; Lake Erie.

2.321 Ohio - Michigan boundary line; Lake Erie.
Whereas, Uncertainty has existed concerning the boundary between the states of Ohio and Michigan in Lake Erie, due to the omission of this portion of the boundary on some maps and its incorrect position on others; and
Whereas, The easterly terminal monument of the Ohio-Michigan land-boundary line set in 1817 by Andrew Harris has disappeared, due to the washing away of North Cape at the place where the monument originally stood; and
Whereas, The earliest United States lake survey charts of the region show that the aforesaid terminal monument was at or near the intersection of the land-line between the two states and a line drawn south forty-five degrees west (S 45° W) through the center of Turtle island which is located at latitude 41° 45' 08.8" and longitude 83° 23' 28.8" according to primary triangulation of the United States lake survey published in 1882; and
Whereas, The center part of the island was preserved by a circular concrete sea wall about 190 feet in diameter by the U.S. lighthouse service, which wall is still standing; now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the boundary line between the states of Ohio and Michigan in Lake Erie shall be a line passing through the center of the aforesaid circular wall and bearing south forty-five degrees west (S 45° W) therefrom until it shall intersect the land-line between the two states as marked and monumented by them in 1915; and that from the aforesaid center of the circular wall the boundary in Lake Erie shall extend north forty-five degrees east (N 45° E) until it shall intersect the international boundary between the United States and Canada, it being understood that all bearings herein referred to shall be measured from a true meridian through the center of the aforesaid circular wall on Turtle island.
History:
1945, S.C.R. 15, Eff. Mar. 26, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 2.321
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 162 of 2002 - State Fossil (2.401 - 2.401) › Section 2.401 - Official State Fossil.

2.401 Official state fossil.
Sec. 1.
The mastodon (Mammut americanum) is designated as the official fossil of this state.
History:
2002, Act 162, Imd. Eff. Apr. 8, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 319 of 2002 - Official Historical Society of State (2.411 - 2.411) › Section 2.411 - Official Historical Society of State.

2.411 Official historical society of state.
Sec. 1.
The historical society of Michigan is designated the official historical society of this state.
History:
2002, Act 319, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 112 of 2003 - American Heroes Week (2.421 - 2.422) › Section 2.421 - American Heroes Week.

2.421 American heroes week.
Sec. 1.
The legislature declares that the calendar week in which September 11 falls each year is American heroes week in this state and encourages academic institutions to educate and inspire children about local heroes and role models.
History:
2003, Act 112, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 2 - State › Act 112 of 2003 - American Heroes Week (2.421 - 2.422) › Section 2.422 - Declaration.

2.422 Declaration.
Sec. 2.
(1) The legislature recognizes that on September 11, 2001 and the days that followed, many ordinary Americans showed true heroism by their acts of selflessness, compassion, dedication, courage, and integrity.
(2) The legislature declares that American heroes week is a fitting tribute to the many individuals who displayed extraordinary altruism, compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness during and after the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
(3) The legislature declares that American heroes week is a fitting tribute to the many individuals who display extraordinary altruism, compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness in their daily work, behavior, and accomplishments.
History:
2003, Act 112, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 282 of 1964 - Congressional Apportionment (3.51 - 3.55) › Section 3.52 - Repeal.

3.52 Repeal.
Sec. 2.
Act No. 249 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 3.11 and 3.12 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, is repealed.
History:
1964, Act 282, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 282 of 1964 - Congressional Apportionment (3.51 - 3.55) › Section 3.53 - Map and Legal Description; Preparation and Conveyance by Secretary of State; Appropriation.

3.53 Map and legal description; preparation and conveyance by secretary of state; appropriation.
Sec. 3.
(1) The secretary of state shall prepare a map and a legal description of each district constituted under this act. The legal description shall be in terms of political subdivisions, such as counties, cities, and townships; man-made features, such as streets, roads, highways, and railroads; and natural features, such as waterways, which political subdivisions and man-made and natural features form the boundaries of the district. The secretary of state shall convey the map and legal description of each district to the legislature and the governor.
(2) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, there is appropriated for the department of state the sum of $30,000.00 for the costs incurred by the secretary of state in complying with subsection (1).
History:
Add. 2001, Act 115, Eff. Mar. 22, 2002 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 128, Eff. Mar. 28, 2012
Constitutionality:
In an original action, plaintiffs challenged the plan for redistricting Michigan's fifteen seats in the U.S. House of Representatives adopted by 2001 PA 115. Plaintiffs claimed that the statute was not validly enacted because the bill passed by the Legislature was changed by the Secretary of the Senate before presentation to the Governor for his approval. Second, they contended that the redistricting plan failed to comply with Michigan statutory requirements for congressional redistricting established by 1999 PA 221.The Michigan Supreme Court concluded: (1) 2001 PA 115 was validly enacted because the changes made before submission to the Governor were technical corrections that did not violate the provisions of the Michigan Constitution regarding enactment of legislation; (2) the redistricting guidelines of MCL 3.63 (c), as enacted by 1999 PA 211, were not binding on the Legislature's redistricting of Michigan's congressional seats in 2001; and (3) the reference to the 1999 guidelines in the 2001 redistricting act did not indicate legislative intent to make the redistricting plan reviewable using those guidelines. The Court denied plaintiff's application for review of the congressional redistricting plan. LeRoux v Secretary of State, 465 Mich 594 (2002).
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 282 of 1964 - Congressional Apportionment (3.51 - 3.55) › Section 3.54a - Redistricting Plan; Principles.

3.54a Redistricting plan; principles.
Sec. 4a.
All of the following apply to the redistricting plan in section 1a:
(a) The number of county breaks in the redistricting plan is determined by the following principles:
(i) Breaking a county line means assigning part of the population of a county to 1 or more counties in the formation of a district.
(ii) If population is shifted from a county to a single election district, including a district from 2 geographically separate areas, there is 1 break. Except as provided in subparagraph (iii), if population from a county is shifted to 2 or more election districts, there are 2 or more breaks.
(iii) If 1 part of a county is shifted to a district and the rest of the county is shifted to another district, there is 1 break.
(b) The redistricting plan was designed to comply fully with both section 2 of the voting rights act of 1965, 42 USC 1973, and the requirements of the equal protection clause of amendment XIV of the constitution of the United States, as set forth in Shaw v Reno, 509 US 630 (1993), and subsequent cases concerning racial gerrymandering. In light of these dual obligations, the plan avoids any practice or district lines that result in the denial of any racial or ethnic group's equal opportunity to elect a representative of its choice and, at the same time, does not subordinate traditional redistricting principles for the purpose of accomplishing a racial gerrymander or creating a majority-minority district. As a consequence, the plan does not result in retrogression or dilution of minority voting strength, particularly in light of the demographic limitations caused by relative population losses and the neutral criteria set forth in section 3 of the congressional redistricting act, 1999 PA 221, MCL 3.63. However, the plan does not sacrifice traditional neutral principles, such as, most importantly, preservation of county and municipal boundaries, for the purpose of engaging in a gerrymander that unnecessarily favors 1 racial group over others.
(c) The redistricting plan for congressional districts consists of 14 single-member districts composed of convenient territories contiguous by land.
History:
Add. 2011, Act 128, Eff. Mar. 28, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 282 of 1964 - Congressional Apportionment (3.51 - 3.55) › Section 3.55 - “Block” and “Tract” Defined.

3.55 “Block” and “tract” defined.
Sec. 5.
As used in this act:
(a) "Block" means block as that term is used by the United States department of commerce, bureau of the census in conducting the 2010 decennial census.
(b) "Tract" means tract as that term is used by the United States department of commerce, bureau of the census in conducting the 2010 decennial census.
History:
Add. 2001, Act 115, Eff. Mar. 22, 2002 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 128, Eff. Mar. 28, 2012
Constitutionality:
In an original action, plaintiffs challenged the plan for redistricting Michigan's fifteen seats in the U.S. House of Representatives adopted by 2001 PA 115. Plaintiffs claimed that the statute was not validly enacted because the bill passed by the Legislature was changed by the Secretary of the Senate before presentation to the Governor for his approval. Second, they contended that the redistricting plan failed to comply with Michigan statutory requirements for congressional redistricting established by 1999 PA 221.The Michigan Supreme Court concluded: (1) 2001 PA 115 was validly enacted because the changes made before submission to the Governor were technical corrections that did not violate the provisions of the Michigan Constitution regarding enactment of legislation; (2) the redistricting guidelines of MCL 3.63 (c), as enacted by 1999 PA 211, were not binding on the Legislature's redistricting of Michigan's congressional seats in 2001; and (3) the reference to the 1999 guidelines in the 2001 redistricting act did not indicate legislative intent to make the redistricting plan reviewable using those guidelines. The Court denied plaintiff's application for review of the congressional redistricting plan. LeRoux v Secretary of State, 465 Mich 594 (2002).
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 221 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Act (3.61 - 3.64) › Section 3.61 - Short Title.

3.61 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "congressional redistricting act".
History:
1999, Act 221, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 221 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Act (3.61 - 3.64) › Section 3.62 - Enactment of Redistricting Plan for Congressional Districts Apportioned to Michigan.

3.62 Enactment of redistricting plan for congressional districts apportioned to Michigan.
Sec. 2.
Not later than November 1, 2001, and every 10 years thereafter, the legislature shall enact a redistricting plan for congressional districts apportioned to Michigan.
History:
1999, Act 221, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 221 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Act (3.61 - 3.64) › Section 3.64 - Severability Provision.

3.64 Severability provision.
Sec. 4.
If any portion of this act or the application of this act to any person or circumstances is found to be invalid by a court, the invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application. The provisions of this act are severable.
History:
1999, Act 221, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 222 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Plans (3.71 - 3.75) › Section 3.71 - Jurisdiction of Supreme Court to Hear and Decide Cases Involving Congressional Redistricting Plan.

3.71 Jurisdiction of supreme court to hear and decide cases involving congressional redistricting plan.
Sec. 1.
The supreme court has original and exclusive state jurisdiction to hear and decide all cases and controversies in Michigan's 1 court of justice involving a congressional redistricting plan. A case or controversy in Michigan's 1 court of justice involving a congressional redistricting plan shall not be commenced in or heard by the state court of appeals or any state trial court. If a case or controversy involves a congressional redistricting plan but an application or petition for review was not filed under section 2 or 3, the supreme court may, but is not obligated to, undertake all or a portion of the procedures described in section 4.
History:
1999, Act 222, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 222 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Plans (3.71 - 3.75) › Section 3.72 - Application for Review by Supreme Court of Redistricting Plan; Modification of Plan by Court; Remand of Plan to Special Master.

3.72 Application for review by supreme court of redistricting plan; modification of plan by court; remand of plan to special master.
Sec. 2.
Upon the application of an elector filed not later than 60 days after the adoption of the enactment of a congressional redistricting plan, the supreme court, exercising original state jurisdiction may review any congressional redistricting plan enacted by the legislature, and may modify that plan or remand that plan to a special master for further action if the plan fails to comply with the congressional redistricting act.
History:
1999, Act 222, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 222 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Plans (3.71 - 3.75) › Section 3.73 - Requesting Supreme Court to Prepare Redistricting Plan for Congressional Districts.

3.73 Requesting supreme court to prepare redistricting plan for congressional districts.
Sec. 3.
Unless legislation enacting a redistricting plan for congressional districts is approved on or before the deadline established in the congressional redistricting act, a political party, or a member of the United States house of representatives on or after November 2 immediately following the deadline established in the congressional redistricting act, may petition or otherwise file pleadings or papers with the supreme court requesting that the supreme court prepare a redistricting plan for congressional districts in compliance with the redistricting guidelines provided in the congressional redistricting act.
History:
1999, Act 222, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 222 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Plans (3.71 - 3.75) › Section 3.74 - Actions to Be Taken by Supreme Court Upon Application or Petition for Review.

3.74 Actions to be taken by supreme court upon application or petition for review.
Sec. 4.
If an application or petition for review is filed in the supreme court under section 2 or 3, the supreme court shall do all of the following:
(a) Exercising original state jurisdiction or other state jurisdiction pursuant to Michigan court rule 7.301(A)(7) or any successor court rule, undertake the preparation of a redistricting plan for congressional districts.
(b) Appoint and utilize a special master or masters as the court considers necessary.
(c) Provide, by order, for the submission of proposed redistricting plans by political parties and other interested persons who have been allowed to intervene. Political parties shall be granted intervention as of right.
(d) After hearing oral argument or appointing special masters, propose 1 plan for consideration of the parties and the public, and make that plan available for public inspection at least 30 days before the time set for hearing in subdivision (f).
(e) Prescribe, by order or otherwise, the procedure for and the deadlines pertaining to filing objections and rebuttal to the proposed plan in advance of the hearing scheduled in subdivision (f).
(f) Hold a hearing on the proposed plan at a time determined by the court but not later than March 1 immediately following the deadline established in the congressional redistricting act.
(g) In order to provide for the orderly election process and for candidates to meet statutory deadlines for filing and residency, and after making any revisions to the proposed plan that the supreme court considers necessary, order a redistricting plan for congressional districts not later than April 1 immediately following the deadline established in the congressional redistricting act.
History:
1999, Act 222, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 222 of 1999 - Congressional Redistricting Plans (3.71 - 3.75) › Section 3.75 - Severability Provision.

3.75 Severability provision.
Sec. 5.
If any portion of this act or application of any portion of this act to any person or circumstance is found to be invalid by a court, the invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions or applications of this act that can be given effect without the invalid portions or application if the remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable. The provisions of this act are severable.
History:
1999, Act 222, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Repealed - Act 138 of 1921 - Great Lakes Tidewater Commission (3.101 - 3.106)

GREAT LAKES TIDEWATER COMMISSION
Act 138 of 1921
3.101-3.106 Repealed. 1959, Act 99, Eff. July 3, 1959.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 207 of 1969 - Purchase of Rifles and Shotguns (3.111 - 3.112) › Section 3.111 - Rifles and Shotguns; Purchases by Residents.

3.111 Rifles and shotguns; purchases by residents.
Sec. 1.
Residents of this state may purchase rifles and shotguns in any state if they conform to the federal gun control act of 1968, Public Law 90-618, and the regulations issued under that act, as administered by the secretary of the treasury, and with the laws of the state in which the purchase is made.
History:
1969, Act 207, Imd. Eff. Aug. 6, 1969 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 378, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 207 of 1969 - Purchase of Rifles and Shotguns (3.111 - 3.112) › Section 3.112 - Rifles and Shotguns; Purchases by Nonresidents.

3.112 Rifles and shotguns; purchases by nonresidents.
Sec. 2.
Residents of another state may purchase rifles and shotguns in this state if they conform to the federal gun control act of 1968, Public Law 90-618, and the regulations issued under that act, as administered by the secretary of the treasury, and with the laws of the state in which the purchaser resides.
History:
1969, Act 207, Imd. Eff. Aug. 6, 1969 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 378, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Repealed - Act 185 of 1937 - Highway Reciprocity Board (3.151 - 3.154)

HIGHWAY RECIPROCITY BOARD
Act 185 of 1937
3.151-3.154 Repealed. 1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 124 of 1960 - Highway Reciprocity Board (3.161 - 3.177) › Section 3.161 - Definitions.

3.161 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, association, and corporation.
(b) "Jurisdiction" means, except as otherwise provided in section 3, other states of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories and possessions of the United States, foreign countries, or political subdivisions of foreign countries.
(c) "Properly registered" as applied to place of registration or licensing means the jurisdiction in which the board acting under section 5 determines a vehicle must be registered or licensed in order to be granted the privileges and benefits of this act when operating in this state.
(d) "Board" means the department of state.
History:
1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 2022
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 124 of 1960 - Highway Reciprocity Board (3.161 - 3.177) › Section 3.162 - Creation, Composition.

3.162 Creation, composition.
Sec. 2.
There is hereby created the Michigan highway reciprocity board to consist of the secretary of state, the state highway commissioner and the chairman of the Michigan public service commission.
History:
1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 124 of 1960 - Highway Reciprocity Board (3.161 - 3.177) › Section 3.164 - Compacts and Agreements; Conditions, Contents, Requirements.

3.164 Compacts and agreements; conditions, contents, requirements.
Sec. 4.
The compacts, agreements, or arrangements may grant to the owners or operators of vehicles properly registered in the jurisdictions, with which made, privileges and exemptions substantially like and equal to those granted by such jurisdictions to owners or operators of vehicles properly registered in this state, and shall provide that the owners or operators of vehicles registered in this state who have complied with all the laws, rules and regulations of this state respecting registration, registration fees, taxes, fees and operation of motor vehicles within this state, including owners or operators who comply with the provisions of any compact, agreement or arrangement which provides for the payment of less than all the registration fees or taxes otherwise payable to this state, when using the highways of such other jurisdictions, shall receive substantially equal privileges and exemptions. The compacts, agreements or arrangements may exempt the owners or operators of such foreign registered vehicles, using the highways of this state, from the payment of any or all taxes, fees or other charges imposed by the laws of this state, or may provide for the payment of a proportional part of such taxes, fees or other charges, with such appropriate restrictions, conditions and privileges as the board in its discretion determines to be in the best interest of the health, welfare and safety of the people of this state. Before any owner or operator may become entitled to the privileges and exemptions of any compact, agreement or arrangement, the person first must have his vehicle or vehicles properly registered under the laws of the jurisdiction which the board, acting under section 5, determines to be proper for his vehicles or under the provisions of any compact, agreement or arrangement to which his jurisdiction is a party, and shall conspicuously display a legal registration plate upon each vehicle so registered as prescribed by the law of his jurisdiction or by the terms of any compact, agreement or arrangement, and the operator of each vehicle while in possession and control thereof shall have upon his person a certificate of registration, or other official evidence of compliance with the above requirements, issued for the vehicle.
History:
1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 124 of 1960 - Highway Reciprocity Board (3.161 - 3.177) › Section 3.165 - Jurisdiction for Registration and Licensing of Vehicles.

3.165 Jurisdiction for registration and licensing of vehicles.
Sec. 5.
In administering the provisions of this act, the board may determine the proper jurisdiction for the registration or licensing for all vehicles whose owners or operators seek the privileges and benefits of this act. The board, in determining the jurisdiction where owners or operators must register or license their vehicles in order to be eligible for the privileges and benefits of this act, may require the vehicles to be registered or licensed in any of the following jurisdictions:
(a) The jurisdiction where the person registering the vehicle maintains his legal residence.
(b) The jurisdiction in which the person registering the vehicle operates a commercial enterprise or a branch of a commercial enterprise.
(c) The jurisdiction in which the vehicle is most frequently dispatched, garaged, serviced, maintained, operated or otherwise controlled in or from.
(d) The jurisdiction where, because of an agreement or arrangement between 2 or more jurisdictions, or pursuant to a declaration, the board designates as the domicile of such vehicle.
History:
1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 3 - Federal and Interstate Relations › Act 124 of 1960 - Highway Reciprocity Board (3.161 - 3.177) › Section 3.166 - Registration or Licensing of Vehicle Operated From a Domicile in Other Jurisdiction.

3.166 Registration or licensing of vehicle operated from a domicile in other jurisdiction.
Sec. 6.
A compact, agreement or arrangement entered into under the authority of this act, may contain provisions authorizing the registration or licensing in another jurisdiction of vehicles located in or operated from a domicile in the other jurisdiction, which vehicles otherwise would be required to be registered or licensed in this state; and in such event the exemptions and privileges extended by the compact, agreement or arrangement shall apply to such vehicles.
History:
1960, Act 124, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 1960