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MI HB5613
Bill
Status
5/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Matt Huuki
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AI Summary
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Replaces ORV "license" terminology with "trail permit" throughout the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act sections governing off-road vehicles.
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Sets trail permit fee at $16.25 with $1.00 per permit directed to safety and training programs, 50% allocated to departmental operations and enforcement, and at least 25 cents per permit paid to authorized vendors.
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Requires trail permit to be permanently attached to the vehicle before legal operation on trails, roads, or designated areas; exempts private property use and safety training programs from permit requirements.
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Adds Section 81125a to waive permit requirements for events with 75 or fewer ORVs, though groups with 20-75 ORVs must notify the department in advance for activity coordination.
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Abolishes the ORV citizens review board established under Section 81128 and repeals provisions requiring biennial plan revisions and legislative approval processes.
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Effective October 1, 2012, contingent upon concurrent enactment of House Bills 5612, 5614, and 5615.
Legislative Description
Vehicles; off-road; ORV license; redesignate as ORV trail permit, provide for disposition of trail permit fees, and abolish ORV citizens review board. Amends secs. 81115, 81116, 81117, 81123 & 81128 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81115 et seq.) & adds sec. 81125a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5612'12, HB 5614'12, HB 5615'12
Natural resources, funding
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/10/2012
5/10/2012