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MI HB4921

Bill

Status

Passed

2/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barb Byrum

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires township boards to include a sanction for violation in each ordinance enacted.

  • Authorizes townships to designate ordinance violations as civil infractions consistent with Michigan vehicle code, PA 235, or PA 62.

  • Prohibits designating violations as municipal civil infractions if they constitute crimes under state law, including the penal code, vehicle code, liquor control code, or environmental protection laws.

  • Sets maximum penalties at $500 fine or 90 days imprisonment for general ordinance violations, with exceptions allowing up to 93 days imprisonment for violations substantially corresponding to state misdemeanors.

  • Allows townships to adopt Michigan vehicle code section 625(1)(c) by ordinance reference with penalties of up to 180 days imprisonment, up to $700 fine, or 360 hours community service.

Legislative Description

Townships; charter; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends sec. 21 of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.21).

Townships, ordinances

Last Action

Assigned Pa 8'12 With Immediate Effect

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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