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MI SB1123
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes that land use violations of zoning ordinances constitute a nuisance per se, with courts ordering abatement and holding owners liable for maintaining the nuisance.
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Makes nuisance actions related to wind energy system zoning violations subject to section 2941a of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, limiting certain nuisance claims.
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Requires legislative bodies to designate officials responsible for administering and enforcing zoning ordinances and to impose penalties for violations through one of three methods: penalty imposition, municipal civil infraction with fine, or blight violation designation with civil fine.
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 1124 of the 97th Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Land use; zoning and growth management; wind turbine developments; make zoning enabling act subject to revised judicature act provisions providing protection against nuisance suits. Amends sec. 407 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3407). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1124'14
Energy, alternative sources
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Technology
10/22/2014