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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-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-439 - Part 439 Michigan Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund (324.43901...324.43907) › Section 324.43904 - Plan for Management of Nongame Fish and Wildlife Resources.

324.43904 Plan for management of nongame fish and wildlife resources.
Sec. 43904.
The department shall develop and implement a long-range plan for the management of Michigan's nongame fish and wildlife resources. The plan shall be reviewed and updated as necessary every 5 years.
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-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-439 - Part 439 Michigan Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund (324.43901...324.43907) › Section 324.43905 - Duties of Department.

324.43905 Duties of department.
Sec. 43905.
The department shall do all of the following:
(a) Develop long-range nongame wildlife plans.
(b) Provide information to the public about the value of nongame fish and wildlife and their habitats.
(c) Review and develop proposals for projects to implement the long-range management plan.
(d) Determine the interests and opinions of the public in managing nongame fish and wildlife.
(e) Encourage public involvement by offering projects and activities with which the public can become involved to increase their knowledge and understanding of nongame fish and wildlife resources in this state.
(f) Integrate the nongame fish and wildlife program with other department programs that affect or benefit nongame fish and wildlife or their habitats.
(g) Purchase and develop critical nongame wildlife habitats in this state.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 69, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
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-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-439 - Part 439 Michigan Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund (324.43901...324.43907) › Section 324.43906 - Determination of Projects to Be Funded; Solicitation and Approval of Proposals.

324.43906 Determination of projects to be funded; solicitation and approval of proposals.
Sec. 43906.
The department shall determine which projects should be funded with money from the trust fund. The department shall solicit and approve proposals from individuals, groups, and institutions for the management of nongame fish and wildlife species. In order for a proposal to be approved, the proposal must comply with the long-range plan once completed and must further the management of nongame fish and wildlife species identified in the plan.
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-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-439 - Part 439 Michigan Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund (324.43901...324.43907) › Section 324.43907 - Public Information Program.

324.43907 Public information program.
Sec. 43907.
The department shall develop and implement a public information program to present the values and benefits of nongame fish and wildlife and their habitats to our society, including the means by which citizens can observe and enjoy nongame fish and wildlife; to inform the public as to how the nongame fish and wildlife fund is being utilized to meet the goals set forth in the plan; and to inform the public on the existence of the nongame fish and wildlife fund and its purpose.
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-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-441 - Part 441 Game and Fish Lifetime License Trust Fund (324.44101...324.44106) › Section 324.44101 - Definitions.

324.44101 Definitions.
Sec. 44101.
As used in this part:
(a) "Resident" means either of the following:
(i) A person who resides in a settled or permanent home or domicile within the boundaries of this state with the intention of remaining in this state.
(ii) A student who is enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university within this state.
(b) "Trust fund" means the game and fish lifetime license trust fund created in section 44104.
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-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-441 - Part 441 Game and Fish Lifetime License Trust Fund (324.44101...324.44106) › Section 324.44104 - Game and Fish Lifetime License Trust Fund; Creation; Purpose; Crediting Money Received; Investment of Trust Fund.

324.44104 Game and fish lifetime license trust fund; creation; purpose; crediting money received; investment of trust fund.
Sec. 44104.
(1) The game and fish lifetime license trust fund is created within the state treasury for the benefit of the people of this state to assist in providing adequate long-term funding for the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund provided for in section 2010.
(2) The state treasurer shall credit money received from the sale of lifetime hunting and fishing licenses under this part to the trust fund.
(3) The state treasurer shall invest the trust fund in the same manner as surplus funds are invested.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-441 - Part 441 Game and Fish Lifetime License Trust Fund (324.44101...324.44106) › Section 324.44105 - Maintenance and Investment of Corpus, Interest, and Earnings of Trust Fund; Crediting Certain Amount to Game and Fish Protection Account.

324.44105 Maintenance and investment of corpus, interest, and earnings of trust fund; crediting certain amount to game and fish protection account.
Sec. 44105.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) , the corpus of the trust fund and the interest and earnings of the trust fund shall be maintained and invested by the state treasurer as provided in section 44104.
(2) For each lifetime license issued under this part, the state treasurer shall credit annually to the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund provided for in section 2010 from the accumulated interest and earnings of the trust fund, and from the corpus of the trust fund if the accumulated interest and earnings of the trust fund are insufficient, that amount of money that the department would have received had the holder of the lifetime license purchased the equivalent annual license during the license year. For a comprehensive lifetime hunting and fishing license, the equivalent annual license for purposes of calculations required by this section shall be the annual sportsperson license available pursuant to section 43521.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106) › 451-1994-III-2-2-441 - Part 441 Game and Fish Lifetime License Trust Fund (324.44101...324.44106) › Section 324.44106 - Violation of MCL 324.44103; Penalty.

324.44106 Violation of MCL 324.44103; penalty.
Sec. 44106.
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who violates section 44103 shall forfeit the right to issue lifetime licenses and shall forfeit the right to retain the fee provided in section 44103(5) for lifetime licenses not received by the department within 20 days after the date the fees should have been tendered as provided in section 44103.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44502 - Conditions to Renting or Leasing Charter Boat or Carrying Passengers for Hire; Possession and Display of Valid Pilot's License; Obtaining Vessel Inspection Certificate and Pilot's License.

324.44502 Conditions to renting or leasing charter boat or carrying passengers for hire; possession and display of valid pilot's license; obtaining vessel inspection certificate and pilot's license.
Sec. 44502.
(1) A person shall not rent or lease, or offer to rent or lease, a charter boat, and a person shall not carry passengers for hire on a vessel on the waters of this state unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) The department has inspected the vessel, if required by this part, and has issued a certificate of inspection that is valid and current for the vessel.
(b) The operator of the vessel is a licensed pilot or is under the direct supervision of a licensed pilot who is on board the vessel.
(c) The person complies with the reporting requirements of section 44508.
(2) The licensed pilot of a charter boat shall possess a valid and current pilot's license issued in his or her name and shall immediately display that license upon demand of any peace officer.
(3) A person shall not operate a charter boat that carries 7 or more passengers on navigable waters without first obtaining a current vessel inspection certificate and a pilot's license from the United States coast guard or other federal agency.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44503 - Conditions to Advertising or Arranging for Carrying Passenger on Charter Boat.

324.44503 Conditions to advertising or arranging for carrying passenger on charter boat.
Sec. 44503.
A person shall not advertise or arrange for the carrying of any passenger on a charter boat unless the charter boat has been issued a valid and current certificate of inspection provided for in section 44502 or operates under a reciprocal agreement pursuant to section 44513.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44504 - Rules Establishing Minimum Safety Standards for Charter Boats; Vessel Ventilation and Rail Height.

324.44504 Rules establishing minimum safety standards for charter boats; vessel ventilation and rail height.
Sec. 44504.
(1) The department shall promulgate rules to establish minimum safety standards for charter boats. The safety standards shall be designed to ensure the safety and well-being of persons utilizing a charter boat and shall include all of the following:
(a) Methods for determining that a charter boat is of a structure suitable for carrying passengers and crew and is in a condition to enable it to be navigated safely.
(b) Necessary equipment and operating requirements.
(c) Minimum public liability insurance requirements.
(d) Methods for determination of maximum passenger capacity.
(e) Suitable tests to determine the sufficiency of the charter boat's structure, equipment, and stability.
(2) Except rules addressing vessel ventilation and rail height, rules pertaining to safety standards promulgated under the authority of former Act No. 228 of the Public Acts of 1965 shall remain in effect as provided in section 44526. Vessel ventilation and rail height shall be consistent with generally accepted and federally approved manufacturing processes.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44505 - Public Liability Insurance; Notice of Cancellation or Expiration.

324.44505 Public liability insurance; notice of cancellation or expiration.
Sec. 44505.
An insurance carrier that issues public liability insurance required by this part or a rule promulgated under this part shall notify the department immediately, in writing, whenever the insurance is canceled or expires and is not renewed.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44506 - Rules for Licensing Pilots of Charter Boats.

324.44506 Rules for licensing pilots of charter boats.
Sec. 44506.
The department shall promulgate rules for the licensing of pilots of charter boats on inland waters. Rules promulgated under this section shall be designed to ensure that pilots of charter boats have the training and skills necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of charter boat passengers, crew members, and members of the general public.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44509 - Operation of Charter Boat in Violation of Terms of Certificate of Inspection.

324.44509 Operation of charter boat in violation of terms of certificate of inspection.
Sec. 44509.
(1) A person shall not operate a charter boat in violation of the terms of a certificate of inspection.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply when the charter boat is being utilized by the owner of the charter boat exclusively for noncommercial purposes.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44510 - State Pilot's License or Renewal; Examination; Reexamination; Revocation; Issuance; Duration.

324.44510 State pilot's license or renewal; examination; reexamination; revocation; issuance; duration.
Sec. 44510.
(1) The department shall examine, or provide for the examination of, all applicants for a state pilot's license or renewal of an existing state pilot's license pursuant to the rules promulgated under section 44506 to ensure that an applicant has the skill, knowledge, and experience necessary to pilot a charter boat. If the department has reasonable cause to believe it necessary, the department may reexamine the holder of a state pilot's license at any time to determine continued compliance with the rules. If it is determined by the department that the holder of the state pilot's license no longer complies with the rules, the department may revoke the license pursuant to chapter 5 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.291 to 24.292 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) If, after the applicant has successfully completed the examination and paid the fees prescribed in section 44511, the department determines that the applicant is qualified pursuant to the rules promulgated under section 44506, the department shall issue to the applicant a state pilot's license to be furnished by the department.
(3) A state pilot's license shall be issued for a 3-year period.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44512 - Petition for Evidentiary Hearing; Appeal.

324.44512 Petition for evidentiary hearing; appeal.
Sec. 44512.
(1) A person denied a state pilot's license or the owner of a charter boat for which a certificate of inspection has been denied or revoked may petition the department for an evidentiary hearing pursuant to 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.
(2) A person who owns a charter boat may petition the department for an evidentiary hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, regarding the determination of the maximum passenger, crew, or total person capacity of the charter boat.
(3) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the department under subsection (1) or (2) may appeal the action of the department in the manner provided in chapter 6 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.301 to 24.306 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44513 - Reciprocity; Annual Operating Permit; Amount and Use of Fees; Education and Enforcement Program; Printed Materials.

324.44513 Reciprocity; annual operating permit; amount and use of fees; education and enforcement program; printed materials.
Sec. 44513.
(1) The department may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states and countries concerning the operation and inspection of charter boats from those states and countries that operate on the waters of this state. Reciprocity shall be granted only if a state or country can establish to the satisfaction of the department that their laws concerning charter boats meet or exceed the laws of this state. A charter boat shall not operate on the waters of this state under a reciprocal agreement pursuant to this section except as authorized under an annual operating permit issued by the department pursuant to part 13. The fee for an annual operating permit is $100.00. The department shall utilize the fees for annual operating permits issued pursuant to this section to provide funds for the education and enforcement program provided for in subsection (2).
(2) The department shall develop an education and enforcement program designed to eliminate the operation of charter and livery boats that have not been inspected as required by this part and to prepare printed materials to provide the public with information regarding the safety features and requirements necessary for the lawful operation of charter and livery boats.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Sept. 10, 2004
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44514 - Repealed. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012.

324.44514 Repealed. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to conditions for operation of boat livery.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44515 - Rules Requiring Equipment and Minimum Safety Standards for Livery Boats.

324.44515 Rules requiring equipment and minimum safety standards for livery boats.
Sec. 44515.
The department shall promulgate rules requiring equipment and minimum safety standards for livery boats that are rented or leased to the public by boat liveries. The rules shall be for the purpose of ensuring the safety of those persons utilizing the facilities of boat liveries and shall include all of the following:
(a) Safe operation standards.
(b) Maximum vessel load capacity.
(c) Maximum horsepower of any motor to be used to propel the vessel.
(d) Required equipment and equipment standards to ensure the safety of the general public.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44517 - Repealed. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012.

324.44517 Repealed. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to inspection fees for livery boats.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44518 - Affixing Inspection Decal, Plate, or Tab to Motorized Livery Boat; Expiration; Fees; Information; Amount, Disposition, and Use of Fees.

324.44518 Affixing inspection decal, plate, or tab to motorized livery boat; expiration; fees; information; amount, disposition, and use of fees.
Sec. 44518.
(1) The sheriff of the county where a boat livery is located or a deputy sheriff shall affix or cause to be affixed an inspection decal, plate, or tab to each motorized livery boat that passes the inspection under section 44516.
(2) An inspection decal, plate, or tab under subsection (1) expires on May 31 of the year following the year in which the inspection decal, plate, or tab is issued. The inspection decal, plate, or tab shall bear all of the following information:
(a) The maximum number of persons permitted to be carried aboard the motorized livery boat.
(b) The maximum horsepower of a motor permitted to be used on the motorized livery boat.
(c) Any other information that the department may reasonably require.
(3) A boat livery owner shall pay to the sheriff or deputy sheriff a fee of $2.00 for each decal, plate, or tab affixed under subsection (1) to a motorized livery boat other than a navigable waters livery boat. Fees collected under this subsection shall be forwarded as follows:
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), to the treasurer of the county in which the fee is collected to be credited for the purpose of reimbursing the sheriff's department for expenses incurred under this part.
(b) If, pursuant to section 44516(7), a conservation officer performs the inspection, to the department of treasury to be credited to the marine safety subaccount of the waterways account.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 294, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2012
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
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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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44519 - Removing, Damaging, or Mutilating Inspection Decal, Plate, or Tab.

324.44519 Removing, damaging, or mutilating inspection decal, plate, or tab.
Sec. 44519.
A boat livery owner, the designated representative of the boat livery owner, or any other person, except an inspecting officer, shall not remove, damage, or mutilate a valid inspection decal, plate, or tab affixed to a livery boat except that when a livery boat is sold, damaged, destroyed, or removed from rental or leasing service, the boat livery owner or his or her designated representative shall remove the valid inspection decal, plate, or tab and return it to the inspecting officer.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44520 - Written Rental Contract Required for Certain Livery Boats; Relinquishing Physical Control; Responsibility of Individual Renting Livery Boat; Display of Information.

324.44520 Written rental contract required for certain livery boats; relinquishing physical control; responsibility of individual renting livery boat; display of information.
Sec. 44520.
(1) The owner of a boat livery shall not rent a livery boat more than 20 feet in length to be used on navigable water except pursuant to a written rental contract between the boat livery owner and the renter.
(2) A boat livery owner or agent of the owner shall not relinquish physical control of any livery boat to the person renting the livery boat or someone in that person's party if any of the following apply:
(a) The equipment required pursuant to rules promulgated under this part is not aboard the livery boat.
(b) The livery boat contains a number of individuals in excess of the maximum number approved for the livery boat and required to be displayed under subsection (4).
(c) The livery boat is equipped with a motor with a horsepower rating in excess of the maximum horsepower approved for the livery boat and indicated on the inspection decal, plate, or tab affixed to the livery boat.
(3) The individual renting a livery boat, or an individual in the renter's party, is not responsible for a violation of a rule described in subsection (2)(a) if the livery boat or equipment was in violation when the owner relinquished possession of the livery boat to the renter or the individual in the renter's party.
(4) A livery boat shall display the maximum number of persons and maximum weight of persons, gear, and other items the livery boat is capable of safely carrying under normal conditions. The information may be displayed on the inspection decal, plate, or tab required for a motorized livery boat; on a manufacturer's plate, decal, plate, or tab; or by other means.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44521 - Presenting Rental Contract or Lease Agreement for Examination by Peace Officer; Prohibited Conduct by Person Renting, Leasing, or Operating Livery Boat.

324.44521 Presenting rental contract or lease agreement for examination by peace officer; prohibited conduct by person renting, leasing, or operating livery boat.
Sec. 44521.
(1) Any person renting, leasing, or operating a livery boat on navigable waters that is more than 20 feet in length shall present for examination, upon demand of any peace officer, a copy of the rental contract or lease agreement.
(2) A person renting, leasing, or operating a livery boat on waters of the state shall not do any of the following:
(a) Permit the operation of the livery boat without the equipment required by rules promulgated under this part.
(b) Permit the operation of the livery boat if it contains a number of persons in excess of the maximum number approved for the livery boat and indicated on the inspection decal, plate, or tab affixed to the livery boat.
(c) Permit the operation of the livery boat, if it is equipped with a motor with a horsepower rating in excess of the maximum horsepower approved for the livery boat and indicated on the inspection decal, plate, or tab affixed to the livery boat.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44522a - Inspection by Peace Officer.

324.44522a Inspection by peace officer.
Sec. 44522a.
In addition to inspections conducted for purposes of section 44516 or under section 80166, a peace officer may inspect any livery boat at a boat livery. The peace officer shall give the owner of the boat livery at least 72 hours' advance notice of an inspection under this section and shall conduct the inspection at a reasonable time.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44523 - Petition for Evidentiary Hearing.

324.44523 Petition for evidentiary hearing.
Sec. 44523.
(1) A boat livery owner denied a permit to operate a boat livery by an inspecting officer designated by the department may petition the department for an evidentiary hearing pursuant to 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.
(2) A boat livery owner may petition the department for an evidentiary hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, regarding the determination by the inspecting officer of the maximum vessel load capacity of a livery boat, the maximum horsepower of any motor to be used to propel a livery boat, and any equipment requirements or standards.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44524 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Seizure, Condemnation, and Confiscation of Vessel; Issuance of Appearance Ticket.

***** 324.44524 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2024: See 324.44524.amended *****
324.44524 Violation as misdemeanor; penalties; seizure, condemnation, and confiscation of vessel; issuance of appearance ticket.
Sec. 44524.
(1) A person who violates this part or a rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(2) When a vessel is operated in violation of section 44502, 44509, or 44516(1) or (2), the vessel may be seized as evidence, and upon conviction of the owner, the vessel may be condemned and confiscated in the same manner as provided for under part 16.
(3) A peace officer may issue an appearance ticket to any person violating this part or a rule promulgated under this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44524.amended - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Failure to Submit Activity Reports; Civil Infraction; Seizure, Condemnation, and Confiscation of Vessel; Issuance of Appearance Ticket.

***** 324.44524.amended THIS AMENDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2024 *****
324.44524.amended Violation as misdemeanor; penalties; failure to submit activity reports; civil infraction; seizure, condemnation, and confiscation of vessel; issuance of appearance ticket.
Sec. 44524.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates this part or a rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(2) A person who fails to submit catch activity reports as required under section 44508(5)(c) and (d) is responsible for a state civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine as follows:
(a) For the first violation during a calendar year, $100.00.
(b) For a second or subsequent violation during a calendar year, $200.00.
(3) If a person fails to submit catch activity reports for 2 or more reporting periods, and has been cited by the department for each violation, the department shall not authorize the person to operate a charter boat until the delinquent reports are submitted to the department.
(4) When a vessel is operated in violation of section 44502, 44509, or 44516(1) or (2), the vessel may be seized as evidence, and upon conviction of the owner, the vessel may be condemned and confiscated in the same manner as provided for under part 16.
(5) A peace officer may issue an appearance ticket to any person violating this part or a rule promulgated under this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 239, Eff. Feb. 13, 2024
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44525 - Applicability and Construction of Part.

324.44525 Applicability and construction of part.
Sec. 44525.
(1) Except for the reporting requirements of section 44508, this part does not apply to a vessel that is required to be inspected by federal law or regulations for the purposes of carrying passengers for hire and that carries a valid and current certificate of inspection issued pursuant to federal law.
(2) This part does not require a person to secure a state pilot's license if that person has been issued a valid and current federal pilot's license from the United States coast guard or other federal agency.
(3) This part does not apply to a vessel 20 feet or less in length that is used primarily for training or instructional purposes and is not used at any time as a charter boat or a livery boat.
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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS - Charter and Livery Boats (324.44501...324.44526) › 451-1994-III-2-3-CHARTER-AND-LIVERY-BOATS-445 - Part 445 Charter and Livery Boat Safety (324.44501...324.44526) › Section 324.44526 - Effect of Rules.

324.44526 Effect of rules.
Sec. 44526.
Except as otherwise provided in section 44504, rules promulgated pursuant to former Act No. 244 of the Public Acts of 1986 or an act repealed by that former public act remain in effect until replaced by rules promulgated pursuant to former Act No. 244 of the Public Acts of 1986 or this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA