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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160) › Section 399.153 - Preservation of History, Culture, and Related Public Education as Public Purpose; Administration of Michigan Historical Marker Program; Agreement; Goals.

399.153 Preservation of history, culture, and related public education as public purpose; administration of Michigan historical marker program; agreement; goals.
Sec. 3.
The preservation of history, culture, and related public education are declared to be public purposes. In fulfillment of these purposes, the department may administer a Michigan historical marker program. After formal consultation with the commission, the department may enter into an agreement to assist with administration of the Michigan historical marker program. Using modern professional practices, the center shall ensure that the Michigan historical marker program meets the following goals:
(a) Identify and locate historic sites, events, objects, subjects, and persons having historic significance to this state.
(b) Educate the public about significant people, places, events, and things in Michigan history and thereby develop the public's knowledge of the importance of Michigan history.
(c) Encourage the public to preserve historic resources and to develop a sense of identity as Michiganders.
(d) Enhance cultural tourism in this state by encouraging residents and visitors to investigate historic resources and this state's heritage sites.
(e) Unite people from various regions of this state through improved dissemination of information about historic resources and this state's heritage and cultural resources.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160) › Section 399.154 - State Register of Historic Sites; Addition of Markers and Locations; Information Provided by Department Through Online, Printed, or Other Media.

399.154 State register of historic sites; addition of markers and locations; information provided by department through online, printed, or other media.
Sec. 4.
The department shall maintain the state register of historic sites. Markers and locations approved by the commission shall be added to the state register of historic sites. The department shall provide information to the public regarding the state register of historic sites, the marker database, and the Michigan historical marker program through online, printed, or other media.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160) › Section 399.156 - Marker; Review, Modification, and Approval of Text; Location; Site Number; Inclusion of Certain Names Prohibited; Words; Reference as "Great Lakes State"; Agreement.

399.156 Marker; review, modification, and approval of text; location; site number; inclusion of certain names prohibited; words; reference as "Great Lakes State"; agreement.
Sec. 6.
(1) The commission shall review, modify if necessary, and approve appropriate text, and review and approve the location for each marker. The commission shall exercise its judgment and discretion in revising and approving proposed marker text and may advise the department on matters pertaining to applications and related decisions. The department shall issue an official site number for each historic resource or site designated for placement of an official Michigan historical marker.
(2) An official Michigan historical marker shall not include or mention the name of a living commissioner or any other living state official.
(3) An official Michigan historical marker shall include the words "Michigan history center and Michigan historical commission". To comply with this subsection, the department may alter a marker that does not include these words.
(4) An official Michigan historical marker may reference Michigan as the "Great Lakes State" and shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Be dark green with gold lettering.
(b) Have a logo or seal with a wolverine emblem in its upper area or crest.
(c) Include the words "registered Michigan historic site".
(5) The department may enter into a written agreement with another state, local, or federal agency regarding the placement of an official Michigan historical marker on property under the jurisdiction of the agency. The agreement may address security, payment for the marker, and other appropriate matters.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160) › Section 399.157 - Official Michigan Historical Marker; Property; Control; Ownership; Transfer Prohibited; Stolen or Damaged Marker; Recovery; Proper Maintenance.

399.157 Official Michigan historical marker; property; control; ownership; transfer prohibited; stolen or damaged marker; recovery; proper maintenance.
Sec. 7.
(1) An official Michigan historical marker approved by the department and the commission is the property of the state of Michigan and is subject to the exclusive control of the department, whether erected on public or private property. In addition to other text on the marker, each marker shall include the conspicuous statement "property of the state of Michigan".
(2) The department shall not abandon an official Michigan historical marker. In all legal proceedings, in this state or elsewhere, there is an irrebuttable presumption against abandonment of the state of Michigan's ownership of an official Michigan historical marker.
(3) Except pursuant to written permission of the department, a person or agency in possession of a historic resource where an official Michigan historical marker is displayed shall not attempt to convey, sell, or otherwise transfer the marker, and a conveyance, sale, or transfer of the marker is void.
(4) Upon discovering that an official Michigan historical marker may have been stolen or otherwise improperly or unlawfully removed from the historic resource or site where it was placed, the department, with advice and assistance from the attorney general, may commence an action, in this state or elsewhere, to recover the marker.
(5) Upon discovering that an official Michigan historical marker has been marred, vandalized, or otherwise damaged, the department, with advice and assistance from the attorney general, may commence an action, in this state or elsewhere, to recover the actual replacement cost of the marker, plus taxable costs, reasonable attorney fees, and interest calculated under section 6013 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.6013. Money received under this subsection shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund.
(6) A person or agency in possession of a resource or site where a marker is displayed shall maintain the marker in accordance with standards prescribed by the department upon consultation with the commission. Failure to properly maintain a marker may result in its removal by the department.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160) › Section 399.159 - Administration of Program; Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Appropriations; Transfer of Money to Fund; Trademark or Service Mark Provisions.

399.159 Administration of program; gifts, grants, bequests, and appropriations; transfer of money to fund; trademark or service mark provisions.
Sec. 9.
(1) The department may accept gifts, grants, bequests, and appropriations for the purpose of administering the Michigan historical marker program, including, but not limited to, the manufacture and placement of an official Michigan historical marker, repair and maintenance of a marker, program administration, application reviews, marker restoration, marker recovery, tourism and education programs, and enforcement of this act. Money received under this subsection shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund.
(2) On the effective date of the amendatory act that amended this section, any money in the historical marker fund is transferred to the fund.
(3) Notwithstanding any balance in the fund, this subsection does not obligate the department to pay for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of an official Michigan historical marker.
(4) The department may register as a trademark or service mark the logo, seal, and emblem associated with official Michigan historical markers. The department may license or sell rights to publish or otherwise use the registered logo, seal, or emblem and shall forward amounts received from sales and licensing to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 10 of 1955 - Governor John B. Swainson Michigan Historical Markers Act (399.151 - 399.160) › Section 399.160 - Moving or Altering Marker; Withdrawal of Marker Designation.

399.160 Moving or altering marker; withdrawal of marker designation.
Sec. 10.
(1) An official Michigan historical marker placed to recognize a particular historic resource may be moved to and placed at another nearby site if the commission has been asked to give, and has given, written permission for the move.
(2) When developing plans for and making alterations to the exterior of a historic resource which has been commemorated by an official Michigan historical marker, the owner or other person in possession of the historic resource shall follow the United States Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation and guidelines for rehabilitating historic buildings, as set forth in 36 CFR part 67. The owner or other person in possession of the historic resource may ask the center to review work plans prior to commencement of work.
(3) The center may withdraw a marker designation and may request the return of or may repossess an official Michigan historical marker from a historic resource or site if the commission determines that the historic resource or site has lost its historic significance or integrity.
(4) If the center withdraws a marker designation, the person or agency in possession of the historic resource or site shall immediately return the marker to the center or dispose of it in a manner prescribed by the center and documented in writing.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 185, Eff. Feb. 19, 2018
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 212 of 1957 - Historical Activities and Projects (399.161 - 399.161) › Section 399.161 - Historical Activities and Projects; Township Appropriations.

399.161 Historical activities and projects; township appropriations.
Sec. 1.
The township board of any township in this state may raise and appropriate money for the purpose of fostering any activity or project which in the opinion of the board tends to advance the historical interests of the township.
History:
1957, Act 212, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 213 of 1957 - Municipal Historical Commissions (399.171 - 399.172) › Section 399.171 - Appropriation; Purpose.

399.171 Appropriation; purpose.
Sec. 1.
The governing body of a city, village, township, or county in this state may raise and appropriate money for the purpose of fostering any activity or project which the governing body of the village, city, township, or county determines will advance the historical interests of the village, city, township, or county.
History:
1957, Act 213, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 209, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 213 of 1957 - Municipal Historical Commissions (399.171 - 399.172) › Section 399.172 - Historical Commission; Creation; Appointments; Functions; Revenue Bonds.

399.172 Historical commission; creation; appointments; functions; revenue bonds.
Sec. 2.
The governing body of a city, village, township, or county, or any combination thereof acting jointly, may create by ordinance a historical commission, provide for its appointment, and prescribe its functions. A city, village, township, or county creating a historical commission may issue revenue bonds pursuant to Act No. 94 of the Public Acts of 1933, as amended, being sections 141.101 to 141.139 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for carrying out the functions of the commission.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 33, Imd. Eff. May 21, 1968 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 209, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1974 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 355, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.201 - Short Title.

399.201 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "local historic districts act".
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.202 - Historic Preservation as Public Purpose; Purpose of Ordinance.

399.202 Historic preservation as public purpose; purpose of ordinance.
Sec. 2.
Historic preservation is declared to be a public purpose and the legislative body of a local unit may by ordinance regulate the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, and demolition of resources in historic districts within the limits of the local unit. The purpose of the ordinance shall be to do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Safeguard the heritage of the local unit by preserving 1 or more historic districts in the local unit that reflect elements of the unit's history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
(b) Stabilize and improve property values in each district and the surrounding areas.
(c) Foster civic beauty.
(d) Strengthen the local economy.
(e) Promote the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of the local unit and of the state.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 230, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1986 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.206 - Grants, Gifts, and Programs.

399.206 Grants, gifts, and programs.
Sec. 6.
The legislative body of a local unit may accept state or federal grants for historic preservation purposes, may participate in state and federal programs that benefit historic preservation, and may accept public or private gifts for historic preservation purposes. The legislative body may make the historic district commission, a standing committee, or other agency its duly appointed agent to accept and administer grants, gifts, and program responsibilities.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.207 - Historic Resource; Acquisition by Local Legislative Body.

399.207 Historic resource; acquisition by local legislative body.
Sec. 7.
If all efforts by the historic district commission to preserve a resource fail, or if it is determined by the local legislative body that public ownership is most suitable, the local legislative body, if considered to be in the public interest, may acquire the resource using public funds, public or private gifts, grants, or proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds. The acquisition shall be based upon the recommendation of the commission or standing committee. The commission or standing committee is responsible for maintaining publicly owned resources using its own funds, if not specifically designated for other purposes, or public funds committed for that use by the local legislative body. Upon recommendation of the commission or standing committee, the local unit may sell resources acquired under this section with protective easements included in the property transfer documents, if appropriate.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.208 - County Historic District Commission; Coordination With Township and Municipality.

399.208 County historic district commission; coordination with township and municipality.
Sec. 8.
The jurisdiction of a county shall be the same as that provided in Act No. 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 125.201 to 125.232 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or as otherwise provided by contract entered into between the county and a city, village or township. If a county historic district commission is in existence, coordination between the county historic district commission and township and municipality historic district commissions shall be maintained. The overall historic preservation plans of cities, villages and townships shall be submitted to the county historic district commission for review, and county plans submitted to cities, villages, and townships having historic district commissions. Day-to-day activities of a commission shall not be reviewed unless the activities affect resources of importance to another commission.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.209 - Historic District Commission; Filings With Delegated Authority; Duties of Local Public Officials, Employees, and Department.

399.209 Historic district commission; filings with delegated authority; duties of local public officials, employees, and department.
Sec. 9.
(1) The commission shall file certificates of appropriateness, notices to proceed, and denials of applications for permits with the inspector of buildings or other delegated authority. A permit shall not be issued until the commission has acted as prescribed by this act. If a permit application is denied, the decision shall be binding on the inspector or other authority. A denial shall be accompanied with a written explanation by the commission of the reasons for denial and, if appropriate, a notice that an application may be resubmitted for commission review when suggested changes have been made. The denial shall also include notification of the applicant's rights of appeal to the state historic preservation review board and to the circuit court. The failure of the commission to act within 60 calendar days after the date a complete application is filed with the commission, unless an extension is agreed upon in writing by the applicant and the commission, shall be considered to constitute approval.
(2) Local public officials and employees shall provide information and records to committees, commissions, and standing committees, and shall meet with those bodies upon request to assist with their activities.
(3) The department shall cooperate with and assist local units, committees, commissions, and standing committees in carrying out the purposes of this act and may establish or approve standards, guidelines, and procedures that encourage uniform administration of this act in this state but that are not legally binding on any individual or other legal entity.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 67, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.210 - Construction of Act.

399.210 Construction of act.
Sec. 10.
Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of a resource within a historic district, or to prevent work on any resource under a permit issued by the inspector of buildings or other duly delegated authority before the ordinance was enacted.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.211 - Appeal of Decisions.

399.211 Appeal of decisions.
Sec. 11.
Any citizen or duly organized historic preservation organization in the local unit, as well as resource property owners, jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of the historic district commission may appeal the decision to the circuit court, except that a permit applicant aggrieved by a decision rendered under section 5(1) may not appeal to the court without first exhausting the right to appeal to the state historic preservation review board under section 5(2).
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.212 - Effect of Act as to Existing Legislation and Historical Commissions.

399.212 Effect of act as to existing legislation and historical commissions.
Sec. 12.
This act does not affect any previously enacted legislation pertaining to historical preservation and does not affect historical commissions appointed by local governing bodies to foster historic preservation. An existing local historical commission organized under Act No. 213 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended, being sections 399.171 and 399.172 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, may be designated as a historic district commission, if its membership and structure conform, or are revised to conform, to the provisions of section 4.
History:
1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.213 - Powers and Duties of Historic District Commission.

399.213 Powers and duties of historic district commission.
Sec. 13.
The local legislative body may prescribe powers and duties of the historic district commission, in addition to those prescribed in this act, that foster historic preservation activities, projects, and programs in the local unit.
History:
Add. 1986, Act 230, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1986
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215) › Section 399.215 - Violation; Fine; Payment of Costs.

399.215 Violation; fine; payment of costs.
Sec. 15.
(1) A person, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, institution, or agency of government that violates this act is responsible for a civil violation and may be fined not more than $5,000.00.
(2) A person, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, institution, or agency of government that violates this act may be ordered by the court to pay the costs to restore or replicate a resource unlawfully constructed, added to, altered, repaired, moved, excavated, or demolished.
History:
Add. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Repealed - Act 197 of 1980 - Conservation and Historic Preservation Easement Act (399.251 - 399.257)

CONSERVATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION EASEMENT ACT
Act 197 of 1980
399.251-399.257 Repealed. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 489 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission Act (399.261 - 399.266) › Section 399.261 - Short Title.

399.261 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission act".
History:
2004, Act 489, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 489 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission Act (399.261 - 399.266) › Section 399.262 - Definitions.

399.262 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Commission" means the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission created in section 3.
(b) "Monument fund" means the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund created in the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act.
History:
2004, Act 489, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 489 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission Act (399.261 - 399.266) › Section 399.263 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission; Creation; Membership; Terms; Vacancy; First Meeting; Quorum; Conducting Business at Public Meetings; Availability of Writings to Public.

399.263 Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission; creation; membership; terms; vacancy; first meeting; quorum; conducting business at public meetings; availability of writings to public.
Sec. 3.
(1) The Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission is created in the department of management and budget. The commission is the governing body of the monument fund. The commission shall consist of all of the following:
(a) The state treasurer or his or her designee.
(b) The attorney general or his or her designee.
(c) The secretary of state or his or her designee.
(d) Seven members appointed by the governor as follows:
(i) Two members selected by the governor.
(ii) Two members recommended by the senate majority leader.
(iii) Two members recommended by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(iv) One member recommended by the Ronald Reagan presidential foundation.
(2) Members of the commission shall serve for terms of 4 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(3) The commission shall initially convene within 6 months after the first deposit of money in the monument fund. The commission shall meet often enough to expedite the completion of the monument as prescribed in section 4. A majority of the members of the commission constitute a quorum for conducting business.
(4) The commission shall conduct its business at public meetings held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the commission in the performance of an official function shall be available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
History:
2004, Act 489, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 489 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission Act (399.261 - 399.266) › Section 399.264 - Duties of Commission; Designs.

399.264 Duties of commission; designs.
Sec. 4.
The commission shall oversee the financing, design, site location, and construction of a memorial monument dedicated to President Ronald Wilson Reagan. The commission shall solicit designs for the monument and shall select the final design.
History:
2004, Act 489, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 489 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission Act (399.261 - 399.266) › Section 399.265 - Funding Sources; Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

399.265 Funding sources; prohibited conduct; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 5.
(1) The commission may accept on behalf of the monument fund grants or gifts from the federal government, an individual, a public or private corporation, organization, or foundation, or any other source. The acceptance and use of federal funds by the commission does not commit state money and does not obligate the legislature to continue the purposes for which federal money is made available. The commission shall transmit money received under this section to the state treasurer for deposit in the monument fund.
(2) A person shall not solicit or collect money for the monument fund through the use of telemarketing.
(3) A person shall not conduct any fund-raising activities in the name of the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund without prior written approval from the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission.
(4) A person shall not use the name or logo of the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund or commission in any fund-raising activity without prior written approval of the commission.
(5) A person who violates subsection (2), (3), or (4) is guilty of a misdemeanor for each separate violation, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
History:
2004, Act 489, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 489 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Commission Act (399.261 - 399.266) › Section 399.266 - Dissolution of Commission.

399.266 Dissolution of commission.
Sec. 6.
After the completion of construction of the monument pursuant to section 4 and payment of all amounts due in connection with the monument, the commission is dissolved.
History:
2004, Act 489, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 488 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Act (399.271 - 399.274) › Section 399.271 - Short Title.

399.271 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act".
History:
2004, Act 488, Eff. Mar. 30, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 488 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Act (399.271 - 399.274) › Section 399.272 - Definitions.

399.272 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Commission" means the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission created in the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission act.
(b) "Monument fund" means the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund created in section 3.
History:
2004, Act 488, Eff. Mar. 30, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 488 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Act (399.271 - 399.274) › Section 399.273 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund; Creation; Tax Status; Credit and Use of Money.

399.273 Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund; creation; tax status; credit and use of money.
Sec. 3.
The Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund is created as a separate fund in the department of treasury. The state treasurer shall seek appropriate federal tax status for the monument fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the monument fund the money appropriated to the monument fund, money received for the monument fund under section 5 of the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission act, and all interest that accrues on money in the monument fund. The commission may use money in the monument fund as described in the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission act.
History:
2004, Act 488, Eff. Mar. 30, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 488 of 2004 - Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Monument Fund Act (399.271 - 399.274) › Section 399.274 - Balance of Fund; Maintenance.

399.274 Balance of fund; maintenance.
Sec. 4.
After the completion of construction of the monument pursuant to section 4 of the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission act and payment of all amounts due in connection with the monument, any balance remaining in the monument fund shall be used to maintain the Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument.
History:
2004, Act 488, Eff. Mar. 30, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund act to department of management and budget by type III transfer, and abolishment of Ronald Wilson Reagan memorial monument fund commission, see E.R.O. No. 2007-2, compiled at MCL 18.44.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 325 of 1990 - Michigan Museum Act (399.301 - 399.510) › Section 399.301 - Short Title.

399.301 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan museum act".
History:
1990, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1990
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 325 of 1990 - Michigan Museum Act (399.301 - 399.510) › Section 399.302 - Definitions.

399.302 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Department" means the department of state.
(b) "Durand" means the city of Durand, a home rule city situated in Shiawassee county.
(c) "Maritime corporation" means the Lake Michigan maritime museum, inc., a nonprofit corporation, CID 706-436.
(d) "Maritime museum" means the Michigan maritime museum situated in South Haven and operated under authority of this act.
(e) "Maritime museum advisory board" means the Michigan maritime museum advisory board created by section 106.
(f) "Maritime museum store" means the retail sales store located in the maritime museum, as authorized by section 108.
(g) "Maritime museum trust fund" means the Michigan maritime museum trust fund created by section 108.
(h) "Railroad corporation" means the grand trunk western railroad company, a Michigan corporation.
(i) "Railroad history museum" means the Michigan railroad history museum situated in the Durand union station railroad depot and operated under authority of this act.
(j) "Railroad history museum advisory board" means the Michigan railroad history museum and information center advisory board created by section 206.
(k) "Railroad history museum store" means the retail sales store located in the railroad history museum, as authorized by section 208.
(l) "Railroad history museum trust fund" means the Michigan railroad history museum trust fund created by section 209.
(m) "South Haven" means the city of South Haven, a home rule city situated in Van Buren county.
(n) "Union station corporation" means the Durand union station, inc., a nonprofit corporation.
History:
1990, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1990
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 325 of 1990 - Michigan Museum Act (399.301 - 399.510) › Section 399.303 - Lease and Rental Agreements; Form and Content.

399.303 Lease and rental agreements; form and content.
Sec. 3.
The secretary of state shall consult with the attorney general concerning the form and content of all lease and rental agreements authorized by this act.
History:
1990, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1990
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites › Act 325 of 1990 - Michigan Museum Act (399.301 - 399.510) › Section 399.401 - Lake Michigan Maritime Museum; Acceptance of Real Property, Personal Property, and Liabilities by Department.

399.401 Lake Michigan maritime museum; acceptance of real property, personal property, and liabilities by department.
Sec. 101.
(1) The department, on behalf of the state of Michigan, may accept as gifts all of the following:
(a) Real property and improvements on the real property, commonly known as the Lake Michigan maritime museum, free of any lease, and related personal property from the city of South Haven. The real property is described as follows:
Commencing on the southerly line of Dyckman Avenue at a point 31.5 feet northwesterly from the northwest corner of lot 2, block 8, thence south 17°-40' west 153 feet, thence north 47°-34' west 265 feet, thence south 23°-33' east 132.60 feet, thence north 22°-27'-50" east 265.14 feet, thence north 70°-27'-50" east 95.42 feet, thence south 61°-32'-10" east 263.36 feet, thence north 21°-51' east approximately 49.29 feet, thence north 68°-09' west 95 feet, thence north 21°-51' east 139 feet to the southerly line of Dyckman Avenue, thence northwesterly along said line to point of beginning, excepting any and all docks or finger piers located on or adjacent to, or connected to the foregoing described property. Said parcel is part of Dyckman and Woodman's Addition, City of South Haven, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan T1S, R17W.
(b) All of the historical artifacts and collections and any other personal property owned by the maritime corporation.
(2) Any liability of the maritime corporation, including, but not limited to, a lien against the real property described in subsection (1) that is outstanding and is identified to the department on the effective date of the transfer of the real property, shall be accepted by the department. A liability that is not identified to the department on the date of transfer or that arises subsequent to the date of transfer is not the responsibility of the department.
History:
1990, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1990