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MI SB1126

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 32505 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to revise language regarding state conveyances and leases of unpatented lands.

  • Changes terminology from "permit" to "allow" in multiple provisions governing state authorization for use and improvements on unpatented lands and waters.

  • Establishes a new fee structure for private breakwater leases on residential properties, allowing owners to choose either a $50 annual fee or a one-time fee ranging from $150 to $300 depending on acreage occupied (not exceeding 1 acre).

  • Revises valuation and pricing provisions for state consideration when granting deeds or leases of unpatented lands, including adjustments to fair market value calculations and minimum sale price thresholds.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; Great Lakes; property owners receiving fee for payment for breakwater occupying waters or bottomlands; revise. Amends sec. 32505 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32505).

State agencies (existing): environmental quality

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources

10/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources10/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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