Michigan Compiled Laws 451-1994-iii-4-1-trailways-721 Part 721 Michigan Trailways (324.72101...324.72116)

• Section 324.72101 Definitions.
  As used in this part: (a) "Advisory council" means the Michigan trails advisory council created in section 72110. (b) "Council" means a trail management...
• Section 324.72102 Legislative Findings.
  The legislature finds that a statewide system of trails will provide for public enjoyment, health, and fitness; encourage constructive leisure-time activities; protect open space,...
• Section 324.72103 Designation As "Pure Michigan Trail" Or "Pure Michigan Water Trail"; Requirements; Public Hearing; Revocation Of Designation.
  (1) The director may designate a trail in this state located on land as a "Pure Michigan Trail". A person may request that the...
• Section 324.72104 Designation As "Pure Michigan Trail Town"; Sign And Logo; Revocation Of Designation.
  (1) The director, upon petition by a person, may designate a city, village, or township as a "Pure Michigan Trail Town" if the director...
• Section 324.72105 Operating And Maintaining Trail; Agreement; Provisions.
  The department may operate and maintain a trail that is located on state owned land or may enter into an agreement with a council...
• Section 324.72105a Adopt-a-trail Program.
  (1) The department shall establish an "adopt-a-trail" program that will allow volunteer groups to assist in maintaining and enhancing trails on state owned land....
• Section 324.72106 Trail Management Council; Establishment; Purpose; Adopting Operating Procedures And Electing Officers; Powers; Dissolution.
  (1) Two or more governmental agencies may establish a trail management council for the development and management of a trail pursuant to the urban...
• Section 324.72107 Closure During Pesticide Application.
  In agricultural areas, a trail may be temporarily closed by the entity operating the trail to allow pesticide application on lands adjoining the trail....
• Section 324.72108 Department; Powers; Acquisition Of Land.
  (1) The department may do any of the following: (a) Grant easements or, pursuant to part 13, use permits or lease land owned by...
• Section 324.72109 Pure Michigan Trails Fund.
  (1) The Pure Michigan Trails fund is created within the state treasury. (2) Except as otherwise provided by law, the state treasurer may receive...
• Section 324.72110 Michigan Trails Advisory Council; Creation; Duties; Membership; Terms; Vacancy; Qualifications; Chairperson; Vice-chairperson; Staffing; Procedures; Quorum; Meetings; Powers; Workgroups; Compensation; Contracts; Donations; Additional Responsibilities.
  (1) The Michigan trails advisory council is created within the department. (2) The advisory council shall advise the director and the governor on the...
• Section 324.72110a Equine Trails Subcommittee; Creation; Staffing; Funding; Membership; Appointments; Terms; Vacancy; Removal; Meetings; Quorum; Business Conducted At Public Meetings; Writings Subject To Freedom Of Information Act; Compensation; Duties.
  (1) The equine trails subcommittee is created as a subcommittee of the advisory council. The department may provide staffing and administrative support to the...
• Section 324.72111 State Agencies; Duties.
  All state agencies shall cooperate with the commission and the department in the implementation of this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff....
• Section 324.72112 Rules.
  The department may promulgate rules as it considers necessary to implement this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;--...
• Section 324.72113 Repealed. 2014, Act 210, Eff. Sept. 25, 2014.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to Michigan heritage water trail program.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
• Section 324.72114 Statewide Trail Network; Establishment; Modification To Include Additional Trails; Availability On Department's Website; Recommendations From Equine Trails Subcommittee And Other Trails Users; Database Of Trail Maps.
  (1) The department shall establish a statewide trail network that includes Pure Michigan Trails, Pure Michigan Water Trails, and other recreational use trails. The...
• Section 324.72115 Pack And Saddle Animals; Access To Pack And Saddle Trails On Public Land; Restrictions.
  (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), pack and saddle animals shall be allowed to access pack and saddle trails on public land managed...
• Section 324.72116 Installation Of Telecommunication Facilities On Rail-trail; Authorization; Deposit Of Use Fees; Expenditures; Preexisting Arrangements Or Agreements; Definitions.
  (1) If the state owns the land on which a rail-trail is located or if the land is under the long-term control of the...

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