Michigan Compiled Laws 451-1994-iii-4-2-parks-741 Part 741 State Parks System (324.74101...324.74126)

• Section 324.74101 Definitions.
  As used in this part: (a) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a commercial vehicle as defined in section 7 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949...
• Section 324.74102 Legislative Findings; Duties Of Department.
  (1) The legislature finds: (a) Michigan state parks preserve and protect Michigan's significant natural and historic resources. (b) Michigan state parks are appropriate and...
• Section 324.74102a Duties Of Commission; Report.
  (1) The commission shall do all of the following: (a) Advise and make recommendations to the governor and the legislature on state parks policy...
• Section 324.74102b Transfer Of 100 Acres Or More Than 15% Of Total Acreage Of State Park; Proposal; Public Hearing; Recommendation; Conditions; Website; Definitions.
  (1) Prior to recommending that the state transfer more than 100 acres or more than 15% of the total acreage of a state park,...
• Section 324.74103 Powers Of Department; Land Acquisition And Improvement Program.
  In implementing the responsibilities under this part, the department may do 1 or more of the following: (a) Enter into contracts or agreements that...
• Section 324.74103a Shooting Range; Posting Hours Of Operation.
  At each state park that contains a designated shooting range that is open to visitors, the department shall post a notice at the entrance...
• Section 324.74104 “adopt-a-park” Program.
  (1) The department shall establish an “adopt-a-park” program that will allow volunteer groups to assist state park staff in maintaining and enhancing state parks....
• Section 324.74105 Volunteers; Appointment; Immunity From Civil Liability; Carrying Of Firearm Prohibited.
  The department may appoint persons to serve as volunteers for the purpose of facilitating the responsibilities of the department as provided in this part....
• Section 324.74106 Revenue Bonds; Issuance; Amount; Notice; Includable Costs; Resolution.
  For the purpose of providing a park improvement program, the commission may issue revenue bonds as provided in this part. The commission may issue...
• Section 324.74107 Authority Of Department.
  The commission may authorize the department, but only within limitation which shall be contained in the commission's authorizing resolution, to do 1 or more...
• Section 324.74108 Resolution Authorizing Issuance Of Bonds; Contents.
  A resolution adopted by the commission authorizing the issuance of bonds shall contain all of the following: (a) A description in reasonable detail of...
• Section 324.74109 Repealed. 2003, Act 170, Eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to prohibited use of increased fee revenue for state park operations and the conditional repeal of 177 PA 1989.Popular...
• Section 324.74110 Revenue Bonds; State Debt; Extent Of Liability.
  Any bond issued under this part shall state that it is not a general obligation of the state of Michigan, but is a revenue...
• Section 324.74111 Revenue Bonds; Refunding Issue.
  The commission may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this part, or may authorize a single issue of bonds...
• Section 324.74112 Maximum Rate Of Interest; Sale And Award Of Bonds; Public Or Private Sale; Advertisement; Notice Of Sale.
  (1) The maximum rate of interest on bonds issued under this part shall be that set forth for bonds in the revised municipal finance...
• Section 324.74113 State Park Revenues; Fiscal Agent; Receiving Fund; Expenses; Designation Of Paying Agents.
  All state park revenues shall be deposited with the state treasurer who shall act as the fiscal agent for the department. The state treasurer...
• Section 324.74114 Fees; Establishment; Collection; Deposit.
  The department may establish fees and collect fees for activities in state parks except those activities for which fees are established under this part....
• Section 324.74115 Free Entry Of Motor Vehicles Into Posted Park Prohibited.
  Except as otherwise provided in this part, free entry of a motor vehicle shall not be permitted into any state park or portion of...
• Section 324.74116 Entry Into State Park By Nonresident Or Resident Motor Vehicle; Permit; Payment Of Recreation Passport Fee; Registration Tab Or Sticker; Exceptions.
  (1) Subject to subsection (4), the operator of a nonresident motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle shall not enter any state park with that...
• Section 324.74117 Park Permits Beginning October 1, 2010; Nonresident Motor Vehicle Park Permit; Fees; Sale; Loss Or Destruction Of Permit; Use Of Credit Card; Additional Permits For Special Services Or Park Privileges; Adjustment Of Amounts.
  (1) This subsection and subsections (2) to (9) apply beginning October 1, 2010. The department shall prepare and distribute park permits as necessary to...
• Section 324.74118 Park Permits; Monthly Accounting; Compensation; Report.
  On or before the tenth day of every month, all persons authorized to sell park permits shall pay to the department all money received...
• Section 324.74119 Michigan State Parks Endowment Fund.
  (1) In accordance with section 35a of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, the Michigan state parks endowment fund is created within...
• Section 324.74120 Rules.
  (1) The department may promulgate rules to implement this part. (2) The department may promulgate rules providing a method for an individual whose motor...
• Section 324.74121 State Parks; Prohibited Conduct.
  A person shall not do the following in a state park: (a) Destroy, damage, or remove any tree, shrub, wildflower, or other vegetation or...
• Section 324.74122 Violation; Presumption; Penalty.
  (1) A person who violates this part or a rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply...
• Section 324.74123 Repealed. 2010, Act 32, Eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to establishment of fine for failure to purchase park permit.
• Section 324.74124 Create "Gem Of The Parks", "Volunteer Of The Year", And "Employee Of The Year" Award Program.
  (1) The department shall create a "gem of the parks" award to recognize key state parks for their contribution to the state parks system,...
• Section 324.74125 Bonds; Exemption From Taxation.
  All bonds issued pursuant to this part and the interest on those bonds is exempt from taxation by the state, or by any municipality,...
• Section 324.74126 "Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park"; "Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail"; Criteria For Naming State Parks And State Owned Recreational Facilities.
  (1) The state owned land containing the White Pine trail, which traverses an abandoned rail corridor between Comstock Park and Cadillac, shall be known...

Last modified: October 10, 2016