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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-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 324.51514 - Forest Fire and Other Hazard Incidents; Control; Interstate and Federal Assistance Agreements; Employee Training Considered as Work Inside State; Compensation and Benefits.

324.51514 Forest fire and other hazard incidents; control; interstate and federal assistance agreements; employee training considered as work inside state; compensation and benefits.
Sec. 51514.
The department may enter into agreements with other states, territories of the United States, the federal government, Canada, or provinces of Canada to provide assistance and to accept assistance in the control of forest fires and all hazard incidents, including the training of personnel. Any employee of the department assigned to fire control duties and all hazard incidents or training programs outside this state shall be considered the same as working inside this state for purposes of compensation and any other employee benefits.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 80, Eff. June 17, 2018
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-517 - Part 517 Prevention of Forest Fires (324.51701...324.51702) › Section 324.51701 - Legislation, Rules, or Policies Creating Conditions Promoting, Fostering, or Leading to Forest Fires.

324.51701 Legislation, rules, or policies creating conditions promoting, fostering, or leading to forest fires.
Sec. 51701.
The state or a department, bureau, board, commission, or other agency of the state or a political subdivision of the state shall not enact, adopt, promulgate, enforce, or practice any law, rule, policy, or concept that creates or tends to create a condition that promotes, fosters, or leads or may tend to promote, foster, or lead to the beginning or spreading of a forest fire that could jeopardize the public trust in the forests of the state or any private land contiguous to the forests of the state, except as may be required for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, or as prescribed for forest management or wildlife management programs under the authority of 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-517 - Part 517 Prevention of Forest Fires (324.51701...324.51702) › Section 324.51702 - Inconsistent Acts or Rules Repealed.

324.51702 Inconsistent acts or rules repealed.
Sec. 51702.
To the extent authorized by law, all acts and parts of acts or rules promulgated pursuant to acts or parts that are inconsistent with this part are repealed.
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-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906) › Section 324.51901 - Forest Cutting, Slash, and Debris; Disposal Methods, Specifications, and Elimination; Approval by Department.

324.51901 Forest cutting, slash, and debris; disposal methods, specifications, and elimination; approval by department.
Sec. 51901.
Any person who cuts any forest growth within any public road or highway, or on land bordering on any public road or highway in this state, shall dispose of all cutting, slash, and debris resulting from the cutting, and dead stubs and windfalls from the area cut over so that inflammable material does not constitute a fire hazard within the limits of the road or highway or within 50 feet of the edge of the cleared portion of the limits of the road or highway. The method of disposal, the disposal specifications, and the elimination of fire hazards shall be approved 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-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906) › Section 324.51902 - Forest Cutting, Slash, and Debris; Public Utilities; Responsibility for Disposal.

324.51902 Forest cutting, slash, and debris; public utilities; responsibility for disposal.
Sec. 51902.
All cuttings of forest growth, slash, and debris resulting from the construction and maintenance of any railroad, that is a common carrier, telephone, telegraph, power, oil and gas line, or other public utility shall be disposed of by the person either directly or indirectly responsible for creating the cuttings, slash, and debris, in a manner approved 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-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906) › Section 324.51903 - Forest Cutting, Slash, and Debris; Time for Disposal; Burning Permit Required.

324.51903 Forest cutting, slash, and debris; time for disposal; burning permit required.
Sec. 51903.
All cuttings of forest growth, slash, and debris referred to in sections 51901 and 51902 shall be disposed of within 30 days after cutting the same in the manner prescribed by the department. The disposal shall not be injurious to or endanger public or private property. Any burning of cuttings of forest growth, slash, and debris shall be done only under permit and at a time when forest and grass lands are not endangered by the fire.
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-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906) › Section 324.51904 - Forest Cutting, Slash, and Debris; Noncompliance; Disposal by Department; Statement of Expenditures; Reimbursement; Neglect or Refusal to Pay Amount; Action; Money Collected; Disposition.

324.51904 Forest cutting, slash, and debris; noncompliance; disposal by department; statement of expenditures; reimbursement; neglect or refusal to pay amount; action; money collected; disposition.
Sec. 51904.
If cuttings of forest growth, slash, and debris are not disposed of as provided under section 51903, the department shall notify, by registered mail, the person responsible for the cuttings of the requirements imposed for the removal or elimination of fire hazards. If the responsible party or parties fail to comply with the provisions in the notification, the department may remove or eliminate the fire hazards, and the department is not liable in any action or trespass for that action. The department shall pay for the disposal or elimination of fire hazards resulting from cuttings of forest growth, slash, and debris from the forest fire control appropriation, and the department shall keep an accurate account of the expenditures incurred by it in implementing this part. The department shall present a full and complete statement of its expenditures, verified by oath, requiring the person to pay to the state the amount set forth. If the offender refuses or neglects to pay that amount within 30 days after the notice and demand, the department may bring suit against the person in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the forest growth cuttings, slash, and debris were not disposed of as required by the department, or in the county of the residence of the defendant or of any defendant if there is more than 1. All money collected as result of action under this section shall be paid to the state treasurer and credited to the forest fire control appropriation from which the expenditures were made.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906) › 451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906) › Section 324.51905 - Violation of Part; Penalty; Civil Liability.

324.51905 Violation of part; penalty; civil liability.
Sec. 51905.
Any 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 $100.00, or both. If through the violation of this part any damage or injury is suffered by the owner of any property, the person who is guilty of the violation is liable in an action for damages to be recovered in an action of trespass on the case for the benefit of the owner who suffered the damage.
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-519 - Part 519 Slash Disposal (324.51901...324.51906) › Section 324.51906 - Rules, Regulations, and Specifications.

324.51906 Rules, regulations, and specifications.
Sec. 51906.
All rules, regulations, and specifications prescribed under this part shall be prescribed in accordance with 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.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-525 - Part 525 Sustainable Forestry on State Forestlands (324.52501...324.52511) › Section 324.52501 - Definitions.

324.52501 Definitions.
Sec. 52501.
As used in this part:
(a) "Breast height" means 4.5 feet from highest ground at the base of the tree.
(b) "Certification" means a process where an independent third party organization assesses and evaluates forest management practices according to the standards of a certification program resulting in an issuance of a certificate of compliance or conformity.
(c) "Certification program" means a program that develops specific standards that measure whether forest management practices are consistent with principles of sustainable forestry.
(d) "Conservation" means the wise use of natural resources.
(e) "Diameter class specifications" means a classification of trees based on the diameter at breast height.
(f) "Plan" means the forestry development, conservation, and recreation management plan for state forests as provided for in section 52503.
(g) "Reforestation" means adequate stocking of forestland is assured by natural seeding, sprouting, suckering, or by planting seeds or seedlings.
(h) "Residual basal area" means the sum of the cross-sectional area of trees 4 inches or greater in diameter measured at breast height left standing within a stand after a harvest.
(i) "State forest" means state land owned or controlled by the department that is designated as state forest by the director.
(j) "Sustainable forestry" means forestry practices that are designed to meet present and future needs by employing a land stewardship ethic that integrates the reforestation, managing, growing, nurturing, and harvesting of trees for useful products with the conservation of soil, air and water quality, wildlife and fish habitat, and visual qualities.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 125, Imd. Eff. May 28, 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-525 - Part 525 Sustainable Forestry on State Forestlands (324.52501...324.52511) › Section 324.52503 - Forestry Development, Conservation, and Recreation Management Plan.

324.52503 Forestry development, conservation, and recreation management plan.
Sec. 52503.
(1) The department shall adopt a forestry development, conservation, and recreation management plan for state-owned lands owned or controlled by the department. Parks and recreation areas, state game areas, and other wildlife areas on these lands shall be managed according to their primary purpose. Subject to subsection (2)(g), the department may update the plan as the department considers necessary or appropriate. The plan and any plan updates shall be consistent with section 52502 and shall be designed to ensure a stable, long-term, sustainable timber supply from the state forest as a whole.
(2) The plan and any plan updates shall include all of the following:
(a) An identification of the interests of local communities, outdoor recreation interests, the tourism industry, and the forest products industry.
(b) Methods to promote and encourage the use of the state forest for outdoor recreation, tourism, and the forest products industry.
(c) A landscape management plan for the state forest incorporating biodiversity conservation goals, indicators, and measures.
(d) Standards for sustainable forestry consistent with section 52502.
(e) An identification of environmentally sensitive areas.
(f) An identification of the need for forest treatments to maintain and sustain healthy, vigorous forest vegetation and quality habitat for wildlife and environmentally sensitive species.
(g) Yearly harvest objectives for all state forest land by forest region for a 10-year period. At least every 5 years, the department shall review the yearly harvest objectives. At least once every 10 years, the department shall update the yearly harvest objectives for all state forest land for a 10-year period. The department shall post and maintain the current yearly harvest objectives on the department's website. The harvest objectives for each forest region shall not exceed the sustainable yields. In setting harvest objectives, the department may consider physical, biological, environmental, and recreational objectives.
(3) Beginning October 1, 2018 and each year thereafter, the department shall prepare for sale a minimum of 90% of the yearly statewide harvest objective.
History:
Add. 2004, Act 125, Imd. Eff. May 28, 2004 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 238, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-525 - Part 525 Sustainable Forestry on State Forestlands (324.52501...324.52511) › Section 324.52504 - Harvest and Sale of Timber; Deposit of Proceeds Into Forest Development Fund; Report.

324.52504 Harvest and sale of timber; deposit of proceeds into forest development fund; report.
Sec. 52504.
(1) The department shall harvest timber from the state forest and other state owned lands owned or controlled by the department in compliance with the plan and any plan updates.
(2) Unless otherwise dedicated by law, proceeds from the sale of timber from the state forest and other state owned lands owned or controlled by the department shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the forest development fund established pursuant to section 50507.
(3) Not later than December 31 of each year, the department shall submit a report, to the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with jurisdiction over forestry issues, that includes all of the following:
(a) The total number of acres in the state forest that have been identified by the department as having site conditions that restrain timber sales.
(b) The site conditions applicable to acreage identified under subdivision (a).
(c) The total number of acres identified under subdivision (a) in the previous year's report that are not identified under subdivision (a) in the current report and have been made available for timber sale.
(d) The locations where the acres identified under subdivision (a) and acres as identified under subdivision (c) are located.
(e) A statement of what the department intends to do to remove the particular site conditions identified under subdivision (b).
History:
Add. 2004, Act 125, Imd. Eff. May 28, 2004 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 500, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-525 - Part 525 Sustainable Forestry on State Forestlands (324.52501...324.52511) › Section 324.52505 - Third-Party Certification That Forestry Standards Satisfied; Report.

324.52505 Third-party certification that forestry standards satisfied; report.
Sec. 52505.
(1) The department shall seek and maintain third-party certification that the management of the state forest and other state owned lands owned or controlled by the department satisfies the sustainable forestry standards of at least 1 credible nonprofit, nongovernmental certification program and this part.
(2) Beginning January 1, 2006, the department shall ensure that the state forest is certified as provided for in subsection (1).
(3) Beginning the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the department shall commence a review and study to determine the appropriateness of certifying parks and recreation areas, state game areas, and other wildlife areas on state owned lands owned or controlled by the department. Not later than 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the department shall report and recommend to the legislature the appropriateness and feasibility of certifying those lands.
History:
Add. 2004, Act 125, Imd. Eff. May 28, 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-525 - Part 525 Sustainable Forestry on State Forestlands (324.52501...324.52511) › Section 324.52506 - Report.

324.52506 Report.
Sec. 52506.
By January 1 of each year, the department shall prepare and submit to the natural resources commission, the standing committees of the senate and the house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over forestry issues, and the senate and house appropriations committees a report that details the following from the previous state fiscal year:
(a) The number of harvestable acres in the state forest, as determined from information in the state forest management plan under section 52503.
(b) The number of acres of the state forest that were harvested and the number of cords of wood that were harvested from the state forest.
(c) The number of acres of state-owned lands owned or controlled by the department other than state forest that were harvested and the number of cords of wood that were harvested from those lands.
(d) Efforts by the department to promote recreational opportunities in the state forest.
(e) Information on the public's utilization of the recreational opportunities offered by the state forest.
(f) Efforts by the department to promote wildlife habitat in the state forest.
(g) The status of the plan and whether the department recommends any changes in the plan.
(h) The status of certification efforts required in section 52505 and a definitive statement of whether the department is maintaining certification of the entire state forest.
History:
Add. 2004, Act 125, Imd. Eff. May 28, 2004 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 238, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-525 - Part 525 Sustainable Forestry on State Forestlands (324.52501...324.52511) › Section 324.52511 - Repealed. 2004, Act 123, Eff. Dec. 31, 2011.

324.52511 Repealed. 2004, Act 123, Eff. Dec. 31, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to establishment and design of forest pilot project areas and contracts for management of each area.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52701 - Definitions.

324.52701 Definitions.
Sec. 52701.
As used in this part:
(a) "Forestry commission" means a forestry commission appointed by a municipality pursuant to this part.
(b) "Legislative body" means any board of supervisors, township board, city or village legislative body, or school district board.
(c) "Municipality" means a county, township, city, village, or school district.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52702 - Municipality; Right to Acquire and Use Lands for Forestry.

324.52702 Municipality; right to acquire and use lands for forestry.
Sec. 52702.
Any municipality may acquire by purchase, gift, or devise, or may provide land already in its possession, and use the land for a forestry or recreational purpose, or both, either within or outside of the territorial limits of the municipality, and may carry on forestry or recreational activities, or both, on the land. However, the use of the land for forestry is the highest priority objective of the land and use of the land for recreational activities shall not interfere with its use for forestry. Any municipality may also receive and expend or hold in trust gifts of money or personalty for a forestry or recreational purpose, or both.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 488, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52703 - Municipal Forestry Commission; Members; Appointment; Terms; Vacancies.

324.52703 Municipal forestry commission; members; appointment; terms; vacancies.
Sec. 52703.
The legislative body of any municipality desiring to proceed under this part may appoint a forestry commission for the municipality to consist of 3 members, only 1 of whom shall be a member of the legislative body making the appointment. The members of a forestry commission shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until their successors are appointed and have qualified, except that when first appointed 1 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years, 1 for a term of 3 years, and 1 for a term of 2 years. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the legislative body at any regular session.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52704 - Forestry Commission; Powers and Duties.

324.52704 Forestry commission; powers and duties.
Sec. 52704.
A forestry commission shall supervise and manage all land of the municipality devoted to forestry and provide labor on forest land by foresters and others as may be necessary for the proper care and maintenance of the land as a forest producing area, to make reasonable rules and regulations concerning the land, and to expend money as may be appropriated or received for this 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52705 - Forestry Commission; Report; Contents; Filing.

324.52705 Forestry commission; report; contents; filing.
Sec. 52705.
Every forestry commission shall annually at a time to be designated by the legislative body make a report to the legislative body showing the activities of the forestry commission and embracing a detailed statement of its receipts and expenditures during the preceding year. The forestry commission shall also file a copy of the report with the board of supervisors if it is not a county commission and a copy with 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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52707 - Forestry Commissions and Department of Natural Resources; Cooperation.

324.52707 Forestry commissions and department of natural resources; cooperation.
Sec. 52707.
A forestry commission and the department shall cooperate with each other in all matters pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of public forests. The department may inspect municipal forests as often as it considers necessary.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52708 - Municipality; Appropriation for Forestry; Limitation.

324.52708 Municipality; appropriation for forestry; limitation.
Sec. 52708.
The legislative body of any county, city, or village or the electors of any township or school district in which a forestry commission has been appointed may appropriate money to be used by the forestry commission to carry out the purposes of this part. However, if the legislative body desires to spend an amount in excess of 1/10 mill per dollar assessed valuation or in excess of $5,000.00, or both, in any 1 year for the purposes of this part, the sum shall not be appropriated unless the electors of the county, city, or village agree to the expenditure at any general or special election by a 3/5 vote.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52709 - Forestry Funds; Accounting.

324.52709 Forestry funds; accounting.
Sec. 52709.
A separate account of all revenue and expense of all funds appropriated or invested, or both, to the forestry commission shall be kept by the financial officer of the municipality and the funds may be expended upon the warrant of 2 members of the forestry commission.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710) › Section 324.52710 - Special Forestry Fund; Creation; Payments in Lieu of Property Taxes.

324.52710 Special forestry fund; creation; payments in lieu of property taxes.
Sec. 52710.
Any income from forest land shall be paid into the general fund of the municipality and may be set up in a special forestry fund by the municipality. A forestry commission and the townships and school districts in which its municipal forest lies by agreement shall determine a formula under which the forestry commission shall make payments to the townships and school districts in lieu of general property taxes which would otherwise be levied against the land and forests comprising the municipal forest.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52901 - Removal of Certain Plants; “Plant” Defined; Bill of Sale or Other Evidence of Title Required.

324.52901 Removal of certain plants; “plant” defined; bill of sale or other evidence of title required.
Sec. 52901.
(1) A person shall not cut, remove, or transport, without having in possession a bill of sale from the owner or other evidence of title on a form prescribed by and available from the department or the department of agriculture or the federal agency that has jurisdiction, any of the following:
(a)
Christmas trees.
(b)
Evergreen boughs.
(c)
Any other trees, shrubs, or vines.
(d)
Trailing arbutus.......... Epigaea.
(e)
Bird's foot violet........ Viola pedata.
(f)
Climbing bittersweet...... Celastrus scandens.
(g)
Club mosses............... Lycopodiaceae.
(h)
Flowering dogwood......... Cornus florida.
(i)
All Michigan holly........ Ilex sp. and nemopanthus sp.
(j)
North American lotus...... Nelumbo sp.
(k)
Pipsissewa................ Chimaphila umbellata.
(l)
All native orchids........ Orchidaceae.
(m)
Trilliums................. Trillium sp.
(n)
Gentians.................. Eustoma sp.
(o)
Parts of any plant listed in this subsection.
(2) As used in this part, "plant" means a tree, bough, shrub, vine, or other native plant, or a part of a tree, bough, shrub, vine, or other native plant, listed in subsection (1).
(3) A person shall produce a bill of sale for a plant listed in subsection (1) or other evidence of title upon demand of a law enforcement 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52902 - Transportation of Plants.

324.52902 Transportation of plants.
Sec. 52902.
A person shall not transport within this state any plant in either of the following circumstances:
(a) If the plant has been removed from property owned by the person, unless he or she has in possession a current tax receipt or deed with respect to the property or a copy of the receipt or deed.
(b) If the plant has been removed from property not owned by the person, unless either of the following has been met:
(i) Each plant bears a tag placed on the plant by and identifying the person and his or her address and stating from whom the plant was acquired.
(ii) The person has in his or her possession a bill of sale or other evidence of title acquisition in a form prescribed by and available from the department or the department of agriculture or the federal agency that has jurisdiction. The person shall display the bill of sale or other evidence of title upon demand of a law enforcement 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52903 - Sale of Plants; Bill of Sale or Other Evidence of Title Required; Records of Transactions.

324.52903 Sale of plants; bill of sale or other evidence of title required; records of transactions.
Sec. 52903.
A person shall not sell or offer for sale any plant without having in his or her possession the evidence of title prescribed by section 52902 or without furnishing the purchaser with a bill of sale or other evidence of title acquisition in a form prescribed by the department or the department of agriculture or the federal agency that has jurisdiction. Vendors shall maintain and keep records of their transactions for the period of time that the department or the department of agriculture or the federal agency that has jurisdiction prescribes by rule or regulation.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52904 - Trees, Shrubs, Vines or Plants; Shipment; Evidence of Title.

324.52904 Trees, shrubs, vines or plants; shipment; evidence of title.
Sec. 52904.
A common carrier shall not accept for shipment any of the trees, boughs, shrubs, vines, or plants listed in section 52901 unless the consignor whose name and address is recorded at the time of consignment exhibits the evidence of title prescribed by section 52902.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52905 - Law Enforcement Officers; Inspection; Impoundment of Plants or Equipment; Failure to Exhibit Bill of Sale or Other Evidence of Title.

324.52905 Law enforcement officers; inspection; impoundment of plants or equipment; failure to exhibit bill of sale or other evidence of title.
Sec. 52905.
A law enforcement officer having probable cause to believe that this part is being violated, including authorized employees of the department of agriculture or the department, may make inspections to determine whether this part has been violated, including the right to stop any vehicle that is transporting a plant at any time, to inspect and make copies of bills of sale or other evidence of title prescribed by the department or the department of agriculture or the federal agency that has jurisdiction, to arrest persons found to have any plants in possession in violation of this part and to impound any plants or equipment used to remove or transport the plants. Pursuant to court order, any plants or equipment impounded pursuant to this section shall be permanently seized and disposed of as required under sections 1603 and 1604. Failure to exhibit a bill of sale or other evidence of title prescribed by the department or the department of agriculture or the federal agency that has jurisdiction is prima facie evidence that a bill of sale or other evidence of title does not exist.
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-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52906 - Construction of Part.

324.52906 Construction of part.
Sec. 52906.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to interfere with the insect pest and plant disease act, Act No. 189 of the Public Acts of 1931, being sections 286.201 to 286.226 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-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-529 - Part 529 Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees (324.52901...324.52909) › Section 324.52907 - Enforcement of Part; Rules.

324.52907 Enforcement of part; rules.
Sec. 52907.
The director of agriculture and the department, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, shall enforce this part. The director of agriculture, after consultation with the department, shall promulgate rules as he or she considers necessary for the enforcement of this part.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA