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MI SB0678
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Establishes that authorities, constituent municipalities, and contracting municipalities or Indian tribes may enforce rules and regulations through citation or appearance ticket issuance.
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Restricts authority enforcement powers to violators within its municipality, while allowing municipalities and Indian tribes to enforce against violators in their respective jurisdictions.
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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.
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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