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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-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50115 - Mandate for Public Benefit; Standards for Conduct of Forest Practices.

324.50115 Mandate for public benefit; standards for conduct of forest practices.
Sec. 50115.
For the public benefit, the board shall mandate the continuous growing, improvement, and harvesting of forest trees to protect and maintain the forest soil, air, water resources, wildlife, and aquatic habitat within the district. The board of the western Upper Peninsula forest improvement district shall establish minimum standards for the conduct of forest practices on forest land within the district. These standards shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide for the improvement and harvesting of forest trees in a manner that will increase the productivity of the forest land, reduce soil and debris entering streams, and protect wildlife and fish habitat.
(b) Provide for road construction that will ensure the maintenance of forest productivity and water quality during construction and maintenance.
(c) Provide for reforestation that will maintain the growing and harvesting of desirable forest tree species by describing the conditions under which reforestation will be required, specifying the minimum and maximum number of trees per acre and the maximum period of time allowed after harvesting for reforestation, and requiring stabilization of soils that have become exposed as a result of harvesting. An acreage exemption from reforestation may be established, except that, on the land exempted, within 1 year after harvesting, some form of vegetative cover shall be required sufficient to provide continuing soil productivity and stabilization.
(d) Provide for management of slashings resulting from the harvesting, management, or improvement of forest tree species so as to protect reproduction and residual stands, to reduce the risk from fire, insects, and disease, to optimize the conditions for future regeneration of forest trees, and to maintain water quality and fish and wildlife habitat.
(e) Coordinate the notification requirement of this subpart and all other submission requirements imposed upon members so as to minimize the requirements for submission of information.
(f) Require having specific forest fire fighting equipment readily available.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50116 - Changes in Forest Management Plan; Approval; Appeal; Determination; Service of Changes on Members; Effective Date of Changes.

324.50116 Changes in forest management plan; approval; appeal; determination; service of changes on members; effective date of changes.
Sec. 50116.
(1) A member who has submitted and obtained approval of the member's forest management plan and desires to effect a change in the plan shall set forth the proposed change in writing and obtain the written approval of the supervisory forester of the working forest in which the member's lands are located.
(2) If the supervisory forester does not grant the approval, the member may appeal the denial to the forestry director, if any, or to the board, and the forestry director's and the board's determination shall be final.
(3) Changes in forestry management plans determined by the board shall be set forth in writing and served upon the members and shall take effect 30 days after the service is made.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50117 - Security for Repayment of Bonds.

324.50117 Security for repayment of bonds.
Sec. 50117.
The security for the repayment of bonds issued by the district may be a pledge or mortgage on all lands owned by the district and all of the district's installations, buildings, and equipment, tools, furniture, fixtures, or other personal property owned by the district.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50118 - Approved Reserve Fund; Establishment; Purpose; Payments Into Fund; Resolution as to Use of Money; Limitations.

324.50118 Approved reserve fund; establishment; purpose; payments into fund; resolution as to use of money; limitations.
Sec. 50118.
(1) The western Upper Peninsula forest improvement district shall establish 1 or more special debt service reserve funds to secure its bonds, referred to in this part as approved reserve funds. The district shall pay into an approved reserve fund the money appropriated and made available by the state for the purpose of the fund. The money held in an approved reserve fund and the income on that money shall be used as required by the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and creating the fund for their repayment.
(2) An approved reserve fund requirement in the resolution of the board authorizing the bonds with respect to which the fund is established shall not exceed the maximum amount of principal and interest maturing and becoming due in any succeeding calendar year on the bonds secured in whole or in part by the fund. The district shall not issue bonds secured in whole or in part by an approved reserve fund if, upon the issuance of the bonds, the amount in the fund would be less than the requirement for the fund, unless the district at the time of issuance of the bonds deposits in the fund from the proceeds of the bonds to be issued, or from other sources, an amount which, together with the amount then in the fund, is not less than the approved reserve fund requirement for the fund.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50119 - Applicability of Part.

324.50119 Applicability of part.
Sec. 50119.
Except where expressly modified by this subpart, this part applies to the western Upper Peninsula forest restoration pilot project.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-3 - Subpart 3 Department Powers (324.50120...324.50122) › Section 324.50121 - Rules, Guidelines, and Publications.

324.50121 Rules, guidelines, and publications.
Sec. 50121.
The department shall promulgate rules, adopt guidelines, and issue publications under the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, as may be necessary to implement and administer this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-3 - Subpart 3 Department Powers (324.50120...324.50122) › Section 324.50122 - Primary Consideration in Promulgating Rules and Disposing of Timber and Other Products; Timber Volume Agreement; Forest Improvement Program.

324.50122 Primary consideration in promulgating rules and disposing of timber and other products; timber volume agreement; forest improvement program.
Sec. 50122.
(1) The department, in promulgating its rules and in disposing of the timber and other products from state forest land, shall give primary consideration to the purposes for the creation of a forest improvement district.
(2) In order to accomplish the purposes of this part, the department may enter into a timber volume agreement with a district, or with a person specified by a district, which commits a portion of the timber from state land within a district to the use of that district or person.
(3) A forest improvement program is created. The program may be financed by annual appropriations made by the legislature. The program shall be used solely for the purpose of grants to districts for the purposes of this part and shall be administered by the department.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50123 - Establishment Authorized; Powers Generally.

324.50123 Establishment authorized; powers generally.
Sec. 50123.
A forest improvement district may be established pursuant to this part, and when established has the powers conferred by this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50124 - Petitions.

324.50124 Petitions.
Sec. 50124.
(1) A district may be established by filing a petition, signed by 10 or more owners of forest land who control a total combined acreage of not less than 50,000 acres lying within the limits of the gross territorial boundary proposed to be organized into a district, with the department asking that a district be organized in the territory described in the petition. The petition shall state all of the following:
(a) The proposed name of the district.
(b) A legal description of the forest land proposed to be organized as the district, including the proposed gross territorial boundary of the district.
(c) A tentative implementation schedule for the forest practices functions and services the district will perform.
(d) An analysis that demonstrates the economic and administrative feasibility of a district within the defined boundaries.
(e) A request that the boundaries for the district be established.
(2) If more than 1 petition is filed covering parts of the same territory, the department shall determine which of the districts shall encompass that territory.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50125 - Creation of District; Hearing; Notice; Determination; Defining Boundaries of District; Actual Notice.

324.50125 Creation of district; hearing; notice; determination; defining boundaries of district; actual notice.
Sec. 50125.
(1) Within 30 days after a petition has been filed, the department shall give notice of a proposed hearing upon the question of the desirability, necessity, and feasibility of the creation of the district, upon the question of the appropriate boundaries to be assigned to the district, and upon all other relevant issues.
(2) If it appears at the hearing that it may be desirable to include territory outside of the area within which notice of the hearing was given, the hearing shall be adjourned and notice of the further hearing shall be given to forest owners or occupiers of land throughout the entire area considered for inclusion in the district, and a further hearing held. The gross territorial boundary of a district shall not include an area included within the gross territorial boundary of another district.
(3) If the department concludes after a 30-day grace period following the hearing, upon the facts presented and upon other relevant information available, that need for a district exists, it shall make and record that determination, and shall define, by metes and bounds or by plat maps, the forest land of the district. The gross territorial boundary of the district shall be defined by metes and bounds or by plat maps.
(4) In making its determination and in defining the boundaries of a district, the department shall consider the forest tree species in the proposed district, the condition of the forest land, the prevailing forest practices, the benefits forests may receive from being included within the district, the relation of the proposed area to other districts already organized or proposed for organization, and other physical, geographical, and economic factors considered relevant.
(5) In making a determination as to district boundaries, if the department determines that the forest improvement projects will impact upon the property value of nonparticipating landowners, the department shall provide actual notice of hearings as provided for in this section.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50126 - Operation of District; Feasibility.

324.50126 Operation of district; feasibility.
Sec. 50126.
(1) If the department makes and records a determination that the need for a district exists and defines its boundaries, the department shall then consider the question of whether the operation of a district within those boundaries is administratively and economically feasible.
(2) If the department determines that the operation of a district is feasible, it shall record that determination and shall proceed with the organization of that district.
(3) If the department determines the operation of a district is not feasible, it shall record the reasons for its determination and deny the petition. After 6 months have expired from the date of the denial of a petition by the department, subsequent petitions covering the same or substantially the same territory may be filed and a new hearing and determination made.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50128 - District as Governmental Subdivision and Public Body Corporate and Politic.

324.50128 District as governmental subdivision and public body corporate and politic.
Sec. 50128.
The district shall constitute a governmental subdivision of the state and a public body corporate and politic on the date specified in the directors' application or on the date the application and statement are filed and recorded, whichever is later.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50129 - Petition for Discontinuance; Filing; Form; Notice.

324.50129 Petition for discontinuance; filing; form; notice.
Sec. 50129.
A petition for discontinuance of membership in, for deletion of member forest land within, and for including additional territory within an existing district shall be filed with the board. The board shall prescribe the form for the petition. The board annually shall notify the department of any changes in membership or land ownership status changes.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50130 - Petitions for Change of Boundary Line; Filing; Contents; Hearing; Determination; Application for Certificate Evidencing Change of Boundary; Statement; Effect of Filing; Issuance and Contents of Certificate.

324.50130 Petitions for change of boundary line; filing; contents; hearing; determination; application for certificate evidencing change of boundary; statement; effect of filing; issuance and contents of certificate.
Sec. 50130.
(1) Petitions signed by a majority of the members of each of the boards of adjoining districts may be filed with the department asking that the boundary line between the districts be changed. These petitions shall identify the existing boundary line between the districts and the proposed new gross territorial boundary.
(2) Within 30 days after a petition has been filed, the department shall hold a public hearing upon the question of the proposed boundary change. All members of the affected districts, and all other interested persons, may attend the hearing and be heard.
(3) After the hearing, the department shall determine, upon the facts presented at the hearing and upon other relevant information, whether the operation of the districts within the proposed new gross territorial boundaries would be administratively and economically feasible. If the department determines the operation of the districts within the proposed new boundaries will be feasible, it shall record that determination and notify the boards of the districts of its determination.
(4) The boards of the affected districts shall present an application to the secretary of state, signed by them, for a certificate evidencing the change of boundary. The application shall be accompanied by a statement of the department certifying that the boundary between the districts has been changed pursuant to the procedures prescribed and identifying the new gross territorial boundary lines. When the application and statement are filed, the change of boundary is effective and the date of filing shall be identified on the certificate which the secretary of state shall issue to the boards of the affected districts.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50132 - Nominating Petition; Filing; Signatures; Notice; Eligibility to Vote.

324.50132 Nominating petition; filing; signatures; notice; eligibility to vote.
Sec. 50132.
(1) A candidate for the first board of directors shall file nominating petitions with the department at or before the hearing on the need for a district. A candidate shall be a member of the proposed district. A nominating petition shall not be accepted by the department unless it is subscribed by 6 or more members of a proposed district. A member may sign more than 1 nominating petition. The department shall give notice of the initial election of 3 directors. Notice shall be posted at the business office of each governmental unit in the proposed district, published in each newspaper of record distributed in the proposed district, mailed to each individual elected governmental official within the proposed district and mailed to any individual requesting written notification of the initial election. The 3 candidates who receive the largest number of the votes cast shall be the elected directors for a district.
(2) All members within a district are eligible to vote for 1 or more candidates for the first board of directors, according to the amount of forest land owned within a proposed district, pursuant to the schedule in section 50131(3).
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50133 - Consolidation Into Single District; Petition; Notice; Hearing; Determination; Order; Board of Consolidated District; Certificate of Organization; Powers and Duties; Property, Agreements, and Obligations of Consolidated District.

324.50133 Consolidation into single district; petition; notice; hearing; determination; order; board of consolidated district; certificate of organization; powers and duties; property, agreements, and obligations of consolidated district.
Sec. 50133.
(1) Two or more districts may petition the department for consolidation into a single district. The department shall not act on the petition unless it is signed by a majority of the board of each of the districts involved. Within 30 days after receipt of a petition, the department shall give notice of a hearing on the proposed consolidation. Notice shall be given to all members in the area proposed to be included in the consolidated district.
(2) Based on the facts presented at the hearing and other relevant facts, the department shall determine if consolidation is desirable. If the department determines that consolidation is desirable, it shall issue an order which states that the districts are to be consolidated on a date specified, the name of the consolidated district, and its gross territorial boundaries.
(3) The board of the consolidated district shall consist of the chairperson of the board of each of those districts consolidated, who shall serve for a term of 2 years, and 3 other members appointed by the department, who shall serve for a term of 1 year. Thereafter, directors shall be elected or appointed as provided in section 50131.
(4) Upon receipt of the order of consolidation, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of proper organization to the directors of the consolidated district. The consolidated district shall have the same powers and duties as other districts organized under this part.
(5) The assets, liabilities, records, documents, writings, or other property of the districts consolidated shall become the property of the consolidated district. All agreements made by, and obligations of the districts consolidated shall be binding upon and enforceable by the consolidated district.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50136 - Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.

324.50136 Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to cooperation between state agency and district board.
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-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50137 - Expenses of District; Sources of Payment; Allocation of Funds.

324.50137 Expenses of district; sources of payment; allocation of funds.
Sec. 50137.
(1) The expenses of a district may be paid from 1 or more of the following:
(a) An appropriation by the legislature.
(b) The revenues of the district's facilities and operations.
(c) The proceeds of the service fees authorized by this part.
(d) The proceeds of sales of state timber within the district except for the redemption of the bonds in case of default.
(e) Federal grants or from gifts or grants from private persons.
(f) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds of the district.
(g) Any other funds available to the district.
(2) When allocating available funds among proposed districts, the department shall consider the proposed district or districts which in its judgment will produce the greatest public benefit, giving consideration to all of the following factors:
(a) The need for and potential commercial benefits of forest improvement if the district is formed within the proposed gross territorial boundaries.
(b) The need for and potential benefits to long-term production, maintenance, and enhancement of the total forest resource system.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50138 - Cooperative Exercise of Powers.

324.50138 Cooperative exercise of powers.
Sec. 50138.
The boards of any 2 or more districts may cooperate in the exercise of powers conferred in this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-4 - Subpart 4 Forest Improvement District (324.50123...324.50139) › Section 324.50139 - Report.

324.50139 Report.
Sec. 50139.
During the years of operation of a district, a detailed report of the operation and impact of the district shall be submitted by the board of the district to the departments and the legislature for analysis and evaluation.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-5 - Subpart 5 Forest Practices (324.50140...324.50144) › Section 324.50140 - Conduct of Forest Practices; Minimum Standards.

324.50140 Conduct of forest practices; minimum standards.
Sec. 50140.
For the public benefit, the board shall mandate the continuous growing, improvement, and harvesting of forest tree species so as to protect and maintain the forest soil, air, water resources, wildlife, and aquatic habitat within a district. The board of a district shall establish minimum standards for the conduct of forest practices on forest land within a district. These standards shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide for the improvement and harvesting of forest tree species in a manner that will increase the productivity of the forest land, reduce soil and debris entering streams, and protect wildlife and fish habitat.
(b) Provide for road construction that will ensure the maintenance of forest productivity, water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat during construction and maintenance.
(c) Provide for reforestation that will maintain the growing and harvesting of desirable forest tree species by describing the conditions under which reforestation will be required, specifying the minimum and maximum number of trees per acre and the maximum period of time allowed after harvesting for reforestation, and requiring stabilization of soils which have become exposed as a result of harvesting. An acreage exemption from reforestation may be established, except that on the land exempted, within 1 year after harvesting, some form of vegetative cover shall be required sufficient to provide continuing soil productivity and stabilization.
(d) Provide for management of slashings resulting from the harvesting, management, or improvement of forest tree species so as to protect reproduction and residual stands, to reduce the risk from fire, insects, and disease, to optimize the conditions for future regeneration of forest tree species, and to maintain air and water quality and fish and wildlife habitat.
(e) Coordinate the notification requirement of this subpart, the application requirement of section 50148, and all other submission requirements imposed upon members so as to minimize the requirements for submission of information.
(f) Provide for public uses of member forest land within the district, consistent with the purposes of this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-5 - Subpart 5 Forest Practices (324.50140...324.50144) › Section 324.50141 - Notification of Compliance With Forest Practice Rules; Forest Management Plan; Forms; Contents of Notification; Notice of Change in Information; Validity of Notification.

324.50141 Notification of compliance with forest practice rules; forest management plan; forms; contents of notification; notice of change in information; validity of notification.
Sec. 50141.
(1) A member shall notify the district of compliance with the forest practice rules by submitting a forest management plan on forms prescribed and provided by the board. The notification shall include the name and address of the member, the legal description of the area in which the forest management plan is to be implemented, the specific forest practices to be conducted during the plan, and other information the board considers necessary.
(2) The member shall notify the board of each subsequent change in the information provided in the notification within 30 days after the change.
(3) The notification shall be valid for not more than 5 years after the date of original notification.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-5 - Subpart 5 Forest Practices (324.50140...324.50144) › Section 324.50142 - Violation of District Forest Practice Rule; Notice; Order; Hearing.

324.50142 Violation of district forest practice rule; notice; order; hearing.
Sec. 50142.
(1) If the board determines that a district forest practice rule was violated, it shall notify the member of the violation within 10 days after its determination. The notice shall specify the nature of the violation charged and identify the damage or unsatisfactory condition that has occurred as a result of the violation.
(2) When a notice of violation is served, the board:
(a) Shall issue and serve an order directing that further violations cease.
(b) May issue and serve an order directing the member to make reasonable efforts to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition.
(3) If the member requests a hearing within 10 days after the issuance of an order affecting the member's forest land, the board shall hold a hearing on its order within 30 days after the receipt of the request.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-5 - Subpart 5 Forest Practices (324.50140...324.50144) › Section 324.50144 - Conversion of Forest Land to Other Use; Procedures and Criteria.

324.50144 Conversion of forest land to other use; procedures and criteria.
Sec. 50144.
This subpart does not prevent forest land from being converted to any other use. A board shall establish the procedures and criteria for excluding land being converted or to be converted from the requirements of this subpart. The procedures and criteria shall conform with zoning ordinances and land use plans of any other political subdivision within which forest land of a district is located.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-6 - Subpart 6 Cost-Sharing and Loans for Forest Practices (324.50145...324.50155) › Section 324.50145 - Agreements to Share Cost of Forest Practices; Schedule of Cost Share Percentages.

324.50145 Agreements to share cost of forest practices; schedule of cost share percentages.
Sec. 50145.
(1) A district may enter into agreements to share the cost of implementing forest practices on member forest land within the district. A district may pay not more than 90% of the lesser of either of the following:
(a) The member's actual cost per acre to accomplish the work.
(b) The prevailing per acre cost for the forest practice as determined by the board.
(2) The board shall prepare a schedule of cost share percentages applicable to forest practices undertaken under this section. The schedule shall set forth the percentage amount which the member shall contribute for various categories of forest practices. The department shall provide technical assistance to a board in the preparation of a schedule. A member's cost share contributions may be made in the form of material, services, or equipment as well as funds.
(3) The scheduled percentage contribution for members owning less than 500 acres may be less than for members owning 500 acres or more. The schedule may also provide for a reduced percentage contribution by a member if 1 or more of the following apply:
(a) The forest practices would provide relatively more employment opportunities than other proposed practices.
(b) The forest practices would increase recreational opportunities for the public.
(c) Forest land conservation measures or fish or wildlife habitat improvements are included in the project.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA