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MI HB4924
Bill
Status
2/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Barb Byrum
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum criminal penalties for village ordinances from 90 days imprisonment to 93 days imprisonment or a $500 fine, or both.
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Allows villages to adopt ordinances corresponding to state misdemeanors with maximum 93-day imprisonment by reference without publishing the full state law text.
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Permits villages to adopt Michigan Vehicle Code section 625(1)(c) by reference with penalties of up to 360 hours community service, 180 days imprisonment, or a fine of $200-$700.
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Requires villages to keep printed copies of adopted state laws and codes available in the clerk's office and include a notice in published ordinances directing the public to this location.
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Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on February 7, 2012.
Legislative Description
Villages; home rule; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends secs. 23 & 24 of 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.23 & 78.24).
Villages, ordinances
Last Action
Assigned Pa 11'12 With Immediate Effect
2/15/2012