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MI SB1342

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judith Emmons

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 30103 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) to list activities that do not require permits for work in waters and wetlands.

  • Adds leveling of sand, removal of vegetation, grooming of soil, and removal of debris in unconsolidated material areas between the ordinary high-water mark and water's edge as permit-exempt activities.

  • Adds mowing of vegetation between the ordinary high-water mark and water's edge as a permit-exempt activity.

  • Clarifies that annual installation of seasonal docks, pilings, mooring buoys, or other mooring structures previously authorized by permit does not require a new permit each season.

  • Defines "water withdrawal" as the removal of water from its source for any purpose and exempts such withdrawals from permit requirements.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; inland lakes; beach grooming; allow. Amends sec. 30103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103).

Natural resources, inland lakes

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Outdoor Recreation And Tourism

10/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Outdoor Recreation And Tourism10/17/2012

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