SB 952 Summary

• Revises Michigan's campground licensing and permitting regulations under the Public Health Code, replacing rules-based standards with statutory requirements for water systems, sewage systems, sanitary facilities, and operational standards.

• Prohibits placement of mobile homes or manufactured homes on campsites effective upon enactment, except for existing installations that remain unmoved (section 12502).

• Establishes tiered construction permit fees based on campground size ($225-$2,500) and annual license fees ($75 or $1.50 per campsite for 51+ sites), with 3-year license options available (section 12506a).

• Specifies detailed requirements for water supply systems, sewage treatment, sanitary facilities, service buildings, and minimum fixture schedules based on number of campsites, including provisions for primitive, modern, and group camping configurations (sections 12508e-12508i).

• Creates a dedicated campground fund administered by the Department of Environmental Quality to collect and expend licensing fees for implementation and administration of campground regulations (section 12506b).