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MI SB0680

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits boat hoists, boat anchorage devices, and vessel mooring or docking between 12 midnight and sunrise at public road ends unless expressly authorized by recorded deed, easement, or dedication.

  • Restricts construction and use of docks or wharves at public road ends to a single seasonal public dock or wharf authorized by local government, subject to permit requirements.

  • Allows townships, cities, and villages to prohibit uses of public road ends that violate these restrictions.

  • Creates a misdemeanor offense punishable by fine up to $500 for violations, with each 24-hour period of violation counting as a separate offense; peace officers may issue appearance tickets.

  • Preserves the right to pursue civil actions for conduct violating these provisions and does not affect uses expressly authorized by recorded documents or court orders.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; inland lakes; county authority to designate use of public road end for purpose of installing a seasonal dock; prohibit county road commission from exercising. Amends sec. 30111b of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30111b).

Natural resources, inland lakes

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0168'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/29/2014
Local Government And Elections11/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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