Sec. 4l.
(1) Consistent with any of the following statutes and whether or not authorized by the city charter, the legislative body of a city may adopt an ordinance that designates a violation of the ordinance as a civil infraction and provides a civil fine for that violation:
(a) The Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
(b) 1969 PA 235, MCL 257.941 to 257.943.
(c) 1956 PA 62, MCL 257.951 to 257.955.
(2) Whether or not authorized by the city charter, the legislative body of a city may adopt an ordinance that designates a violation of the ordinance as a municipal civil infraction and provides a civil fine for that violation. An ordinance shall not designate a violation as a municipal civil infraction if that violation may be designated as a civil infraction under subsection (1). A statute may provide that a violation of a specific type of ordinance is a municipal civil infraction whether or not the ordinance designates the violation as a municipal civil infraction.
(3) An ordinance shall not make an act or omission a municipal civil infraction or a blight violation if that act or omission constitutes a crime under any of the following:
(a) Article 7 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7101 to 333.7545.
(b) The Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.1 to 750.568.
(c) The Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
(d) The Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303.
(e) Part 801 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.80101 to 324.80199.
(f) The aeronautics code of the state of Michigan, 1945 PA 327, MCL 259.1 to 259.208.
(g) Part 821 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82101 to 324.82160.
(h) Part 811 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81101 to 324.81150.
(i) Sections 351 to 365 of the railroad code of 1993, 1993 PA 354, MCL 462.351 to 462.365.
(j) Any law of this state under which the act or omission is punishable by imprisonment for more than 90 days.
(4) Whether or not authorized by the city charter, the legislative body of a city may adopt an ordinance that designates a violation of the ordinance as a blight violation and provides a civil fine and other sanctions for that violation consistent with section 4q. An ordinance shall not designate a violation as a blight violation if that violation may be designated a civil infraction under subsection (1). An ordinance shall not designate a violation as both a municipal civil infraction and a blight violation.
History: Add. 1994, Act 17, Eff. May 1, 1994 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 44, Imd. Eff. Feb. 26, 1996 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 316, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2004
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 117 - Home Rule Cities
Act 279 of 1909 - The Home Rule City Act (117.1 - 117.38)
Section 117.1 - Body Corporate.
Section 117.1b - Emergency Financial Manager; Authority and Responsibilities.
Section 117.2 - Saving Clause.
Section 117.3 - Mandatory Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4 - Conduct of Racing Event Under MCL 257.1701 Et seq.; Powers and Duties.
Section 117.4b - Refunds; Bonds; Sewers; Waterworks; Lighting; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4c - Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4e - Public Property; Condemnation of Private Property; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4f - Permissible City Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4g - Rapid Transit System; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4h - Public Ways; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4i - Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4j - City Departments; Special Acts; Municipal Powers; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4k - Civic, Artistic, and Cultural Activities; Public Funds.
Section 117.4o - Formation of Nonprofit Corporation by City.
Section 117.4s - Population More Than 600,000; Chief Financial Officer.
Section 117.4t - Population More Than 600,000; Requirements; Appropriations.
Section 117.5 - Prohibited Powers.
Section 117.5a - Membership in Certain Societies Not to Affect Employment.
Section 117.5b - Code of Municipal Ordinances; Publication.
Section 117.5d - Locomotives; Enforceability of Ordinance Prescribing Maximum Speed Limit.
Section 117.5g - Flood Control Project.
Section 117.5h - Regulation or Prohibition of Public Nudity; “Public Nudity” Defined.
Section 117.5j - Sewer Separation; Authorization; Ordinance; Special Assessment.
Section 117.9a - Annexation of Township Remnant Territory to Home Rule City; Procedure.
Section 117.9c - Repealed. 1986, Act 64, Eff. July 1, 1986.
Section 117.10 - Certified Copies of Petition and Resolution; Transmittal; Election Notices.
Section 117.12 - Election Returns; Canvass; Village Clerk, Duties.
Section 117.14 - Incorporation or Annexation.
Section 117.14b - Relocation of Common Boundaries.
Section 117.15a - Incorporation; Expenses of Charter Commission; Payment.
Section 117.19 - Charter; Duty of Legislative Body.
Section 117.21 - Charter Amendment; Procedure.
Section 117.22 - Charter Amendment; Submission to Governor, Approval; Re-Consideration.
Section 117.24 - Charters or Amendments; Filing; Effective Date.
Section 117.25a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.
Section 117.26 - Elections; General Provisions; Applicability of MCL 168.641.
Section 117.27 - Repealed. 1966, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967.
Section 117.27a - Apportionment of Wards; Definitions.
Section 117.27b - Board of Review; Appointment of Members, Functions.
Section 117.28a - Municipal Courts in Cities in Certain Counties; Civil Jurisdiction.
Section 117.30 - Appeal to Circuit Court; Recognizance or Bond.
Section 117.31 - Disposition of Fines.
Section 117.33 - Constables; Election, Qualification, and Compensation.
Section 117.34 - Police Officers; Powers.
Section 117.34a - Police Officer or Constable; Authority to Execute Bench Warrant.
Section 117.35 - Acquisition of Property; Condemnation or Purchase Proceedings.
Section 117.35a - General Obligation Bonds; Issuance; Conditions.
Section 117.36 - Charter Provisions; Conflict.