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MI SB0678

Bill

Status

Passed

12/17/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Pappageorge

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the 1955 Public Act 233 governing municipal authorities to authorize enforcement of rules and regulations by Indian tribes that have contracted with the authority for service.

  • Establishes that authorities, constituent municipalities, and contracting municipalities or Indian tribes may enforce rules and regulations through citation or appearance ticket issuance.

  • Restricts authority enforcement powers to violators within its municipality, while allowing municipalities and Indian tribes to enforce against violators in their respective jurisdictions.

  • Grants enforcement authorities the power to bring court actions to enjoin rule violations or recover damages, with costs and fees awarded under the Revised Judicature Act of 1961.

  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor on December 11, 2009.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection; sewage; intermunicipal water and sewer authority; authorize rules to be enforced by contracting Indian tribes. Amends sec. 4d of 1955 PA 233 (MCL 124.284d).

Tribal law, generally

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0167'09 With Immediate Effect

12/17/2009

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental & Regional Affairs8/19/2009
Economic Development & Regulatory Reform6/25/2009

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