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MI HB5614
Bill
Status
5/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Matt Huuki
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AI Summary
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Changes recreation improvement account distribution from 80% to 70% to waterways account, with 14% to snowmobile account and 10% to off-road vehicle account.
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Adds new definition of "off-road vehicle account" as part of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund established in section 2015.
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Replaces "licensure" with "trail permit" terminology throughout off-road vehicle regulations and definitions.
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Removes reference to "ground effect air cushion vehicle" from the definition of ORV.
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Adds new definitions including "enforcement officer," "other route," "safety chief instructor," and "vendor" related to off-road vehicle regulation and trail permits.
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Exempts vehicles registered under the vehicle code or part 801 from trail permit requirements unless operated off highways as ORVs.
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Effective October 1, 2012, contingent upon enactment of House Bills 5612, 5613, and 5615.
Legislative Description
Vehicles; off-road; distribution of certain percentage of funds in recreation improvement account to off-road vehicle account; provide for, and revise certain definitions relating to off-road vehicles. Amends secs. 71108, 81101 & 81102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.71108 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5612'12, HB 5613'12, HB 5615'12
Natural resources, funding
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/10/2012
5/10/2012