Michigan Compiled Laws Act 178 Of 1981 City Motor Vehicle Racing Act Of 1981 (257.1701 - 257.1712)

AN ACT to provide for the holding of motor vehicle racing events in cities in this state; to require a permit; to provide for the issuance of a permit; to prescribe certain requirements for obtaining a permit; to provide for certain powers and duties of a permit holder and the city in relation to a racing event; to declare that an event held under this act is not a nuisance; and to provide immunity from damages.

History: 1981, Act 178, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 1981

Section 257.1701 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “city motor vehicle racing act of 1981”. History: 1981, Act 178, Imd. Eff....
Section 257.1702 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Highway or street” means a highway or street as defined in section 20 of Act No. 300 of...
Section 257.1703 Permit To Conduct Racing Event In City Required.
A city may provide for the issuance of a permit allowing the person to whom the permit is issued to conduct a racing event...
Section 257.1704 Permit Fee.
The city may charge a reasonable fee for the issuance of a permit under this act. History: 1981, Act 178, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14,
Section 257.1705 Issuance Of Racing Event Permit; Conditions; Determination.
Before a city issues a racing event permit under sections 3 and 4, the city shall determine all of the following: (a) That the...
Section 257.1706 Powers Of Person Conducting Racing Event; Protecting Private Property Rights And Not Preventing Access To Governmental Facilities.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who is issued a permit under this act may do all of the following for purposes of...
Section 257.1707 Powers Of City.
For purposes of a racing event held under this act, the city may do all of the following: (a) Provide for the temporary closing...
Section 257.1708 Racing Event And Other Actions As Being For Public Purposes.
A racing event held under this act and any action taken under sections 6 and 7 shall be considered as being for public purposes...
Section 257.1709 Racing Event And Other Actions As Public Or Private Nuisance.
A racing event held under this act and any action taken under sections 6 and 7 shall not be considered or found to be...
Section 257.1710 Racing Event And Other Actions As Violation Of Mcl 257.1 et Seq. Or Mcl 247.171 et Seq.
A racing event held under this act and any action taken under sections 6 and 7 shall not be considered to be a violation...
Section 257.1711 Liability For Damages.
A city that issues a permit under this act shall not be liable for any damages that may result from the racing event because...
Section 257.1712 Restoration Of Highways Or Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, And Buildings Required.
A person issued a permit under this act shall provide for the restoration of all highways or streets, alleys, sidewalks, and buildings to a...

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