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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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120) › Section 324.51112 - Commercial Forest Fund.

324.51112 Commercial forest fund.
Sec. 51112.
(1) The commercial forest fund is created within the state treasury.
(2) The state treasurer shall deposit the money collected from the following sources into the fund:
(a) The application fee and forest management plan fee pursuant to section 51103.
(b) The withdrawal application fee pursuant to section 51108.
(c) The fee described in section 51116(1)(a).
(d) An amount equal to 10 cents for each acre of land enrolled under this part as certified by the department, to be appropriated each fiscal year from the general fund.
(e) Any restitution ordered by a court payable to this state for a violation of this part.
(3) In addition to the revenues described in subsection (2), the state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
(4) Money in the fund appropriated from the general fund shall remain in the fund at the close of the fiscal year and shall not lapse to the general fund.
(5) The department shall expend the money from the fund, upon appropriation, for enforcement, administration, and monitoring of compliance with part 512 and this part and rules promulgated under this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 383, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120) › Section 324.51114 - Applications, Statements, and Reports Under Oath; Forms.

324.51114 Applications, statements, and reports under oath; forms.
Sec. 51114.
All applications, statements, reports, and information required by the department in the administration of this part shall be on forms prescribed by the department and shall be under oath.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120) › Section 324.51115 - Transfer of Title; Effect; Withdrawal; Document; Notification.

324.51115 Transfer of title; effect; withdrawal; document; notification.
Sec. 51115.
(1) The transfer of title of forestland classified as commercial forest under this part does not affect that forestland's classification as a commercial forest if the forestland continues to meet all of the eligibility requirements under this part. If the purchaser desires to withdraw his or her forestland from the classification as commercial forest under this part, the purchaser shall withdraw that forestland pursuant to section 51108. If the forestland's eligibility to be classified as commercial forest is affected by the transfer of title, the department shall determine which forestlands may remain classified as commercial forest under this part and which forestlands must be withdrawn or declassified.
(2) A document that transfers any interest in commercial forestlands shall state on the face of the document that "this property is subject to part 511, the commercial forest part of the natural resources and environmental protection act". Failure to comply with this subsection does not affect the classification of the land as commercial forestland.
(3) Not later than 30 days after the county equalization office receives notice of a transfer of title or the transfer of any interest in a land contract concerning the commercial forestland, the county equalization office shall notify the department in writing of the transfer or ownership change.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120) › Section 324.51116 - Removal of Designation; Declassification; Notice; Recording; Fee.

324.51116 Removal of designation; declassification; notice; recording; fee.
Sec. 51116.
If, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the department determines that a commercial forest was used in violation of this part, that the owner failed to pay the specific tax pursuant to section 51105, that the owner failed to report to the department pursuant to section 51111, that minerals were removed in violation of section 51113, or, after an owner certifies to the department that a forest management plan has been prepared and is in effect, that the owner failed to plant, harvest, or remove forest products in compliance with the owner's forest management plan, then the department shall remove the commercial forest designation for the commercial forest, serve a notice of declassification of the lands upon the owner, and record a copy of the declassification in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the lands are located. Upon declassification, the land is subject to the ad valorem general property tax. Within 30 days after the service of the declassification notice on the owner, the owner shall pay both of the following:
(a) A fee equal to the withdrawal application fee described in section 51108 to the department for deposit into the fund.
(b) An amount equal to the penalty described in section 51108 to the township treasurer of the township in which the land is located to be distributed, except as provided in section 51109(2), in the same proportions to the various funds as the ad valorem general property tax is allocated in the township.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 382, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120) › Section 324.51119 - Representatives of Department; Right of Entry on Commercial Forestlands; Access to Books and Papers.

324.51119 Representatives of department; right of entry on commercial forestlands; access to books and papers.
Sec. 51119.
A duly authorized representative of the department may at any time go upon commercial forestlands to ascertain the validity of any report made pursuant to this part or otherwise determine compliance with this part. The duly authorized representative of the department may examine or cause to be examined any books, papers, records, or memorandum bearing upon the amounts of timber products cut from the commercial forestland or the owner's forest management 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-511 - Part 511 Commercial Forests (324.51101...324.51120) › Section 324.51120 - Violation of Part; Penalty.

324.51120 Violation of part; penalty.
Sec. 51120.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(2) A person who harvests, cuts, or removes forest products having a value of more than $2,500.00 in violation of this part is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(3) Upon conviction for a violation of this part, the court may declassify all or a portion of the commercial forest pursuant to section 51116.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51302 - Management and Utilization of Private Forestland and Private Forest Resources; Purpose and Intent of Part.

324.51302 Management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources; purpose and intent of part.
Sec. 51302.
(1) This part is intended to stimulate improved management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources within this state. Economic and community development opportunities based on the private forest resource will be enhanced by ensuring adequate future high-quality timber supplies, increased employment opportunities, a diversified economy, and other economic benefits and the conservation, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the public benefit of present and future generations.
(2) The primary purpose of this part is to assist private landowners in understanding the value of forest resources and the potential threats to forest resources and to provide management guidance.
(3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the federal agencies that have been given authority by act of congress for the management of forestlands to assist landowners in management of their nonindustrial private forestlands.
History:
Add. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 324.51302, which pertained to number of trees planted on acre of land as subject to part, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51303 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51303 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to number of forest trees planted on tract of private forest reservation to assure spacing of 6 feet by 6 feet.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51304 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51304 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to receipt of benefit if landowner permits cattle, horses, hogs, or goats to pasture upon private forest reservation.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51305 - Private Forestland Enhancement Fund.

324.51305 Private forestland enhancement fund.
Sec. 51305.
(1) The private forestland enhancement fund is created within the state treasury.
(2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund, including general fund/general purpose appropriations, gifts, grants, and bequests. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
(3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.
(4) The department shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.
(5) The department shall expend money from the fund, upon appropriation, only for 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a) Direct assistance.
(b) Indirect assistance.
(c) Administrative costs.
(6) The department shall establish criteria and procedures for approving proposed expenditures from the fund.
(7) The department of treasury shall, before November 1 of each year, notify the department of the balance in the fund at the close of the preceding fiscal year.
(8) As used in this section:
(a) "Administrative costs" includes, but is not limited to, costs incurred in administering the qualified forest program developed in section 7jj of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7jj[1].
(b) "Direct assistance" includes, but is not limited to, programs that will provide for any of the following:
(i) Programs devoted to nonindustrial private forestland to encourage the judicious management of forestlands to maximize economic and ecological value.
(ii) Incentive and cost-share programs to assist landowners.
(iii) Programs that enhance investment of private and federal funds in sustainable forest management.
(iv) Other programs established pursuant to this part.
(c) "Indirect assistance" includes, but is not limited to, programs that will provide for any of the following:
(i) Public education and demonstration programs on sustainable management of private forestland for increasing value for wildlife habitat or timber management, or both.
(ii) Educational programs.
(iii) Technical assistance programs.
(iv) The promotion of on-site evaluation systems and management practices.
History:
Add. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 324.51305, which pertained to stocking forest trees under rules of department, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51306 - List of Qualified Foresters; Preparation; Maintenance; Registration; Removal; Publication on Department's Website.

324.51306 List of qualified foresters; preparation; maintenance; registration; removal; publication on department's website.
Sec. 51306.
(1) The department shall prepare and maintain a list of qualified foresters in the state.
(2) An individual who wishes to be included on the list of qualified foresters shall submit a registration to the department on a form prepared by the department. The registration form shall include all of the following:
(a) The category of qualified forester for which the individual meets the necessary requirements.
(b) The continuing education required for the individual to maintain his or her status as a qualified forester, including the date on which the continuing education is required to be completed.
(c) A place for an individual to certify with his or her signature that he or she meets the requirements of a qualified forester and is current with any continuing education that is required.
(d) A place to designate whether the individual is submitting a new registration or a renewal of registration.
(3) An individual may update his or her registration at any time by submitting a renewal of registration.
(4) An individual who no longer meets the requirements to be considered a qualified forester shall notify the department in writing, and the department shall remove the individual from the list of qualified foresters.
(5) The department shall publish the list of qualified foresters on the department's website.
History:
Add. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013
Compiler's Notes:
Former MCL 324.51306, which pertained to complete restocking of private forest reservation with forest trees, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51307 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51307 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to varieties of forest trees.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51308 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51308 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to record of private forest reservations to be kept by county treasurer.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51309 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51309 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to record of private forest reservations to be kept by township supervisor or assessor.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51310 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51310 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to form of application and contract to be filed with county treasurer and form of notice by the treasurer to supervisor or assessing officer.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51311 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51311 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to examination of private forest reservations by supervisor or assessor when real estate is assessed for taxation.
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-TAX-INCENTIVES - Tax Incentives (324.51101...324.51312) › 451-1994-III-2-4-TAX-INCENTIVES-513 - Part 513 Private Forestry (324.51301...324.51312) › Section 324.51312 - Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.

324.51312 Repealed. 2006, Act 378, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to taxes levied and fees collected after 1993.
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51502 - Department of Natural Resources; Authority; Appointment of Assistants.

324.51502 Department of natural resources; authority; appointment of assistants.
Sec. 51502.
The department shall have charge of the prevention and suppression of forest fires and shall appoint assistants as needed to implement 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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51503 - Burning Permits; Conditions.

324.51503 Burning permits; conditions.
Sec. 51503.
(1) At any time the ground is not snow-covered, a person shall not burn any flammable material on or adjacent to forest land, except for domestic purposes, without a permit from the department.
(2) The department shall set the times of day and, consistent with this part, the conditions under which burning for other than domestic purposes on or adjacent to forest land is permitted.
(3) Any person doing any burning on or adjacent to forest land for other than domestic purposes, prior to such burning operations, and at all times while the burning continues, shall take such action in and around the area in which the burning is done so as to prevent the spread of fire as may be required 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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51503b - Prescribed Burning; Liability; Requirements.

324.51503b Prescribed burning; liability; requirements.
Sec. 51503b.
(1) Prescribed burning does not constitute a public or private nuisance when conducted in compliance with this part, part 55, and rules promulgated to implement this part or part 55.
(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a property owner or his or her agent conducting prescribed burning is not liable for damage or injury caused by the fire or resulting smoke.
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply to a prescribed burn only if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) The landowner or his or her designee has specifically consented to the prescribed burn.
(b) The requirements of section 51503 are met.
(c) There are adequate firebreaks at the burn site and sufficient personnel and firefighting equipment for the control of the fire.
(d) A certified prescribed burn manager is present on site with a copy of the prescription, from ignition of the prescribed burn to its completion.
(e) The damage or injury does not result from the fire escaping the boundary of the area authorized in the permit under section 51503.
(f) The property owner or his or her agent is not grossly negligent.
(4) Subsection (2) does not affect liability for injury to or death of a person engaged in the prescribed burning.
History:
Add. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51503c - Prescribed Burn; Notice of Location; Record of Attempts to Notify; Contents of Notice; Violation.

324.51503c Prescribed burn; notice of location; record of attempts to notify; contents of notice; violation.
Sec. 51503c.
(1) Before conducting a prescribed burn, the department shall attempt to notify by telephone and electronic mail the township supervisor and the primary public safety answering point of each township where the prescribed burn is to take place. The department shall maintain a record of the notification attempts. The notice shall include all of the following:
(a) The location, expected date, and estimated number of acres of the prescribed burn.
(b) The name, electronic mail address, and telephone number of the person in charge of the prescribed burn.
(2) A violation of this section is not subject to section 51512.
History:
Add. 2017, Act 60, Eff. Sept. 26, 2017
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51504 - Acts Prohibited.

324.51504 Acts prohibited.
Sec. 51504.
A person shall not do any of the following:
(a) Dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes or other flaming or glowing substances, or any other substance or thing that is likely to ignite a forest, brush, grass, or woods fire; or throw or drop from a moving vehicle any such object or substance.
(b) Set fire to, or cause or procure the setting on fire of, any flammable material on or adjacent to forest land without taking reasonable precautions both before and while lighting the fire and at all times after the lighting of the fire to prevent the escape of the fire; or leave the fire before it is extinguished.
(c) Set a backfire or cause a backfire to be set, except under the direct supervision of an established fire control agency or unless it can be established that the setting of the backfire is necessary for the purpose of saving life or valuable property.
(d) Destroy, break down, mutilate, or remove any fire control sign or poster erected by an established fire control agency in the administration of its lawful duties and authorities.
(e) Use or operate on or adjacent to forest land, a welding torch, tar pot, or other device that may cause a fire, without clearing flammable material surrounding the operation or without taking other reasonable precautions necessary to ensure against the starting and spreading of fire.
(f) Operate or cause to be operated any engine, other machinery, or powered vehicle not equipped with spark arresters or other suitable devices to prevent the escape of fire or sparks.
(g) Discharge or cause to be discharged a gun firing incendiary or tracer bullets or tracer charge onto or across any forest land.
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51505 - Refuse Disposal Facilities; Devices; Conditions; Rules.

324.51505 Refuse disposal facilities; devices; conditions; rules.
Sec. 51505.
Any person maintaining or operating a refuse disposal facility shall provide devices and conditions that will promote the safe operation and guard against the escape of fire. The department may promulgate rules for the implementation of this section. This part does not give the department the authority to allow burning of garbage at refuse disposal facilities contrary to part 115.
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51506 - Violation of Part Causing Forest or Grass Fire; Violation of MCL 324.51503c; Liability; Other Right of Action for Damages.

324.51506 Violation of part causing forest or grass fire; violation of MCL 324.51503c; liability; other right of action for damages.
Sec. 51506.
(1) Except as provided in section 51503b, a person who, in violating this part, causes a forest or grass fire is liable for all damages resulting from that fire, including the cost of any governmental unit fighting the fire. This subsection does not apply to a violation by the department of section 51503c.
(2) If the department violates section 51503c, the department is liable for any costs incurred by a township as a result of the prescribed burn.
(3) Except as provided in section 51503b, this part does not affect any other right of action for damages.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 60, Eff. Sept. 26, 2017
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51507 - Extreme Fire Hazard Conditions; Proclamation by Governor as to Use of Fire; Prohibited Acts.

324.51507 Extreme fire hazard conditions; proclamation by governor as to use of fire; prohibited acts.
Sec. 51507.
(1) Whenever the governor finds that conditions of extreme fire hazard exist and that it is necessary in the public interest and for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, he or she may forbid, by proclamation, the use of fire by any person entering forest lands or lands adjacent to forest lands in parts of the state as he or she considers the public interest requires. The proclamation shall be in full force and effect 24 hours after notice is given by the governor.
(2) During periods described in subsection (1), and in such areas as the governor proclaims, a person shall not do any of the following:
(a) Build a campfire of any nature, except within containers at authorized campgrounds or places of habitation.
(b) Smoke a pipe, cigarette, or cigar, except at places of habitation, authorized improved campgrounds, or in any automobile or truck.
(c) Burn or cause to be burned any flammable material unless he or she first obtains a permit, in writing, to do so as provided 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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51508 - Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.

324.51508 Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to persons subject to call to assistance in emergency.
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51509 - Fire Suppression Expenses; Liability; Determination; Collection of Claim; Actions.

324.51509 Fire suppression expenses; liability; determination; collection of claim; actions.
Sec. 51509.
(1) Except as provided in section 51503b, a person who sets fire on any land and negligently allows the fire to escape and become a forest or grass fire is liable for all expenses incurred by the state in the suppression of the fire.
(2) The department shall certify, in writing, to the person the claim of the state under subsection (1) and shall list the items of expense incurred in the suppression of the fire. The claim shall be paid within 60 days and, if not paid within that time, the department may bring suit against the person in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county of the residence of the defendant or of any defendant if there is more than 1, for the collection of the claim at any time within 2 years after the fire. If the amount of the claim is cognizable by a circuit court, the department may file the suit in the circuit court of Ingham county, or in the circuit court of the county of the residence of the defendant or any defendant if there is more than 1.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51510 - Prohibited Acts; Exception.

324.51510 Prohibited acts; exception.
Sec. 51510.
(1) A person shall not do any of the following:
(a) Willfully, maliciously, or wantonly set fire or cause or procure to be set on fire any forest land, lands adjacent to forest land, or flammable material on such forest land.
(b) Willfully, maliciously, or wantonly set, throw, or place any device, instrument, paraphernalia, or substance in or adjacent to any forest land with intent to set fire to the land or which in the natural course of events would result in fire being set to the forest land.
(2) This section does not apply to a prescribed burn conducted in compliance with section 51503b.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51511 - Department of Natural Resources Officer, Employee, or Agent; Right of Entry.

324.51511 Department of natural resources officer, employee, or agent; right of entry.
Sec. 51511.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department, in the performance of his or her duty, may enter upon or enter into any premises on or in which he or she has reasonable cause to believe a violation of this part is occurring. For purposes of this section, premises shall not include buildings or dwellings.
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51512 - Violation of Part or Rule; Penalty.

324.51512 Violation of part or rule; penalty.
Sec. 51512.
Any person who violates this part or any rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of violating section 51510 is guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both.
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-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514) › Section 324.51513 - Administration of Part; Rules; Investigations; Surveys; Construction of Part As to Other Law Enforcement Agencies and Local Ordinances and Regulations.

324.51513 Administration of part; rules; investigations; surveys; construction of part as to other law enforcement agencies and local ordinances and regulations.
Sec. 51513.
(1) The department shall administer this part and shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this part. The department shall adopt rules governing prescribed burning and for certifying and decertifying prescribed burn managers based on their past experience, training, certification by another state, and record of compliance with section 51503b. The department shall submit the proposed rules for public hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, within 6 months after the effective date of the 2004 amendatory act that amended this section.
(2) The department may make, conduct, or participate in investigations and surveys designed to establish the cause of or responsibility for a particular forest fire or forest fire conditions generally.
(3) This part does not limit or otherwise impair the jurisdiction or powers of any other department, agency, or officer of this state to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute violators of this part. This part does not preempt local ordinances or local regulations that are as restrictive or more restrictive than this part, except to the extent the ordinances or regulations conflict with the exemption from liability for, or otherwise apply to either of the following:
(a) Prescribed burns conducted in compliance with section 51503b.
(b) Prescribed burns conducted by a federal agency or state agency on land that the agency is authorized to manage.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA