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MI HB5642

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ray Franz

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act to modify the definition of "building" in section 2a.

  • Excludes structures temporary or permanent located on agricultural land that are incidental to agricultural use and not used for retail trade from the building definition.

  • Excludes existing barns that are not heated or air-conditioned, located on agricultural land, owned and operated by the landowner, and used only for agricultural purposes or seasonal private events from the building definition.

  • Adds comprehensive definitions related to agricultural purposes and products, including farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry.

  • Clarifies that agricultural structures meeting these criteria are exempt from state construction code requirements and building permit requirements.

Legislative Description

Construction; code; definition of building; modify to exclude certain uses of barns. Amends sec. 2a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1502a).

Agriculture, other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/11/2014

6/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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