Title 324, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Sec. 72115. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), pack and saddle animals shall be allowed to access pack and saddle trails on public land managed by the department as follows: (a) Access on land of the state forest system is allowed unless restricted by statute, deed restricti…

Sec. 72116. (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 state or a state governmental agency through a lease, easement, or other arrangement, the department shall, upon application of a telecommunication pro…

Sec. 72117. (1) The department shall work collaboratively with tribal governments, educators, universities, the state transportation department, the council for the arts and cultural affairs, Travel Michigan, the state historic preservation office, the state archaeologist, the Mi…

Sec. 72118. (1) The department shall make a comprehensive inventory of forest roads that are state roads. The department shall divide the state into 5 regions and complete the inventory in regional phases. The Upper Peninsula shall be a separate region or regions. The department …

Sec. 72301. As used in this part, "trail" means a right-of-way adapted to foot or horseback travel.

Sec. 72302. Within legislative appropriations, the department shall make a survey and prepare a master plan for a state system of trails with campsites and necessary facilities that takes into account points of historical interest and scenic beauty. Revisions of the plan may be m…

Sec. 72303. The department may accept gifts or grants of land, rights-of-way and other property. The department may use state timber, timber materials, equipment, and prison labor on lands that are under lease or use permit to it.

Sec. 73101. As used in this part: (a) "Farm product" means that term as defined in section 2 of the Michigan right to farm act, 1981 PA 93, MCL 286.472. (b) "Farm property" means land used in the production of a farm product and all lands contained within the farm. (c) "Fish" mea…

Sec. 73102. (1) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person shall not enter or remain upon the property of another person, other than farm property or a wooded area connected to farm property, to engage in any recreational activity or trapping on that property without the cons…

Sec. 73103. (1) A person shall not discharge a firearm within the right-of-way of a public highway adjoining or abutting any platted property, fenced, enclosed, or posted property, farm property, or a wooded area connected to farm property without the consent of the owner of the …

Sec. 73104. A person shall not remove, deface, or destroy a sign or poster that has been posted pursuant to this part.

Sec. 73105. A person shall not post a sign on property owned by another person or enclose the property of another person to prohibit hunting, fishing, trapping, or other recreational activities on that property without the written permission of the owner of that property or his o…

Sec. 73106. (1) A prosecution under this part shall be in the name of the people of the state, shall be brought before a district court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the offense was committed, and shall be brought within 1 year from the time the offense charged…

Sec. 73107. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a cause of action shall not arise against the owner, tenant, or lessee of property for an injury to a person who is on that property with oral or written consent but who has not paid the owner, tenant, or lessee of that proper…

Sec. 73108. The prosecuting attorney for a county shall enforce this part and prosecute all persons charged with violating this part in that county. The attorney representing a municipality may enforce this part in that municipality and prosecute all persons charged with violatin…

Sec. 73109. The owner of property on which a violation of this part is committed, or his or her lessee, may bring a cause of action against an individual who violates this part for $750.00 or actual property damages, whichever is greater, and actual and reasonable attorney fees.

Sec. 73110. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3), an individual who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or both. (2) An individual who kills any prot…

Sec. 73111. (1) A local unit of government may adopt this part as an ordinance, except that a penalty imposed for a violation of that ordinance shall not exceed the penalty authorized by law for the violation of an ordinance enacted by that local unit of government. (2) A local u…

Sec. 73301. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a cause of action does not arise for injuries to a person who is on the land of another without paying to the owner, tenant, or lessee of the land a valuable consideration for the purpose of fishing, hunting, trapping,…

Sec. 73302. (1) A cause of action does not arise against a railroad that owns or formerly owned or operated a right-of-way of a rail line that has been dedicated for interim trail use and rail banking under 16 USC 1247(d) for injuries to a person who is on the right-of-way that o…

Sec. 74101. As used in this part: (a) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a commercial vehicle as defined in section 7 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.7. (b) "Endowment fund" means the Michigan state parks endowment fund established in section 35a of article IX of…

Sec. 74102. (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 uniquely suited to provide opportunities to learn about protection and management of Michigan's…

Sec. 74102a. (1) The commission shall do all of the following: (a) Advise and make recommendations to the governor and the legislature on state parks policy and provide guidance on state parks development, management, and planning issues. (b) Seek the development of a broad varie…

Sec. 74102b. (1) Prior to recommending that the state transfer more than 100 acres or more than 15% of the total acreage of a state park, whichever is less, by sale or otherwise, the department shall do both of the following: (a) Submit a proposal with detailed information regard…

Sec. 74103. In implementing the responsibilities under this part, the department may do 1 or more of the following: (a) Enter into contracts or agreements that may be necessary to implement this part. (b) Lease state park property to a person. (c) Accept gifts, grants, or bequest…

Sec. 74103a. At each state park that contains a designated shooting range that is open to visitors, the department shall post a notice at the entrance to the recreational areas of the state park that states the regular hours of operation of the shooting range. The notice shall be…

Sec. 74104. (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. (2) Subject to subsection (3), volunteer groups in the adopt-a-park program may adopt any available state…

Sec. 74105. The department may appoint persons to serve as volunteers for the purpose of facilitating the responsibilities of the department as provided in this part. While a volunteer is serving in such a capacity, the volunteer has the same immunity from civil liability as a de…

Sec. 74106. For the purpose of providing a park improvement program, the commission may issue revenue bonds as provided in this part. The commission may issue revenue bonds payable from state park revenues. The aggregate principal amount of the revenue bonds shall not exceed $100…

Sec. 74107. 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 of the following: (a) Sell and deliver and receive payment for bonds. (b) Approve interest rates, purchase pric…

Sec. 74108. A resolution adopted by the commission authorizing the issuance of bonds shall contain all of the following: (a) A description in reasonable detail of the improvement program as approved by the legislature, for which the bonds are to be issued. (b) The form of the bon…

Sec. 74110. Any bond issued under this part shall state that it is not a general obligation of the state of Michigan, but is a revenue bond payable only from state park revenues. Nothing in this part authorizes the state to incur debt contrary to the constitution or laws of the s…

Sec. 74111. The commission may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this part, or may authorize a single issue of bonds in part for the purpose of refunding such obligations and in part for the purpose of financing any additional cost of land or i…

Sec. 74112. (1) The maximum rate of interest on bonds issued under this part shall be that set forth for bonds in the revised municipal finance act, 2001 PA 34, MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821. The sale and award of bonds shall be conducted and made by the commission at a public or priv…

Sec. 74113. All state park revenues shall be deposited with the state treasurer who shall act as the fiscal agent for the department. The state treasurer shall establish a special depositary account to be designated "state park revenue bond receiving fund". The necessary expenses…

Sec. 74114. The department may establish fees and collect fees for activities in state parks except those activities for which fees are established under this part. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the state park improvement account.

Sec. 74115. Except as otherwise provided in this part, free entry of a motor vehicle shall not be permitted into any state park or portion of a state park posted in accordance with this part.

Sec. 74116. (1) Subject to subsection (4), the operator of a nonresident motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle shall not enter any state park with that motor vehicle unless a valid motor vehicle park permit issued under section 74117 is affixed to the lower right-hand corner …

Sec. 74117. (1) This subsection and subsections (2) to (9) apply beginning October 1, 2010. The department shall prepare and distribute park permits as necessary to implement this part. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the department shall issue an annual nonresi…

Sec. 74118. On or before the tenth day of every month, all persons authorized to sell park permits shall pay to the department all money received from the sale of park permits for the preceding month. Any person who refuses or neglects to pay the money as provided in this section…

Sec. 74119. (1) In accordance with section 35a of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, the Michigan state parks endowment fund is created within the state treasury. The Michigan state parks endowment fund may be referred to as the Genevieve Gillette state parks endowment…

Sec. 74120. (1) The department may promulgate rules to implement this part. (2) The department may promulgate rules providing a method for an individual whose motor vehicle registration expires annually to pay a state park and state-operated public boating access site recreation …

Sec. 74121. A person shall not do the following in a state park: (a) Destroy, damage, or remove any tree, shrub, wildflower, or other vegetation or property without the permission of the department. (b) Operate a motor vehicle except in a designated area. (c) Violate this part or…

Sec. 74122. (1) A person who violates this part or a rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to violations described in subsection (2). (2) A person who violates section 74116(1), (2), or (3) is responsible for a state civil inf…

Sec. 74124. (1) The department shall create a "gem of the parks" award to recognize key state parks for their contribution to the state parks system, a "volunteer of the year" award to recognize outstanding individuals who donate time or monetary contributions to the state park s…

Sec. 74125. All bonds issued pursuant to this part and the interest on those bonds is exempt from taxation by the state, or by any municipality, corporation, county, or other political subdivision or taxing district of the state.