MI HB4946

Creates an expedited approval process for lakes without public access, allowing the Department of Natural Resources to automatically grant requests for special vessel use ordinances when supported by a petition from owners representing 75% or more of riparian properties

Bypasses the standard investigation, public hearing, and review requirements for private lake ordinances that meet the 75% riparian owner threshold

Requires political subdivisions to hold a public hearing and adopt a formal resolution before requesting Department of Natural Resources assistance with special watercraft ordinances

Maintains existing investigation and inquiry procedures for lakes with public access, including evaluation of safety concerns, water body characteristics, user conflicts, accident history, and adequacy of current regulations

Retains the appeal process allowing political subdivisions to challenge Department determinations to the director for final agency decision