Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)
Section 120.102 - Definitions.

Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Authority" means a port authority created under this act and may also include the area within the jurisdiction of an authority.
(b) "Constituent unit" means a city or county requesting the incorporation of an authority.
(c) "Governing body of the city" means the city council or city commission of a city requesting incorporation of an authority created under this act.
(d) "Governing body of the county" means the county board of commissioners of a county participating in an authority created under this act.
(e) "Port facilities" means those facilities owned by the port authority such as: seawall jetties; piers; wharves; docks; boat landings; marinas; warehouses; storehouses; elevators; grain bins; cold storage plants; terminal icing plants; bunkers; oil tanks; ferries; canals; locks; bridges; tunnels; seaways; conveyors; modern appliances for the economical handling, storage, and transportation of freight and handling of passenger traffic; transfer and terminal facilities required for the efficient operation and development of ports and harbors; other harbor improvements; or improvements, enlargements, remodeling, or extensions of any of these buildings or structures.
(f) "Project" means the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, remodeling, improvement, enlargement, repair, condemnation, maintenance, or operation of port facilities.
History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 120 - Port Districts

Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)

Section 120.101 - Short Title.

Section 120.102 - Definitions.

Section 120.103 - Port Authority; Exercise of Powers and Duties; Jurisdiction.

Section 120.104 - Port Authority; Incorporation; Recommendations; Articles of Incorporation; Body Corporate and Politic; Public Purpose.

Section 120.105 - Port Authority; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Reappointment; Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary-Treasurer; Quorum; Voting; Expenses; Liability.

Section 120.106 - Bond of Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 120.107 - Advisory Committees and Councils.

Section 120.108 - Port Authority; Powers Generally.

Section 120.109 - Port Authority; Additional Powers.

Section 120.110 - Port Authority; Additional Powers.

Section 120.111 - Port Authority; Liability.

Section 120.112 - Acquisition of Property by Purchase, Lease, or Condemnation; Sale or Removal of Structures; Sale or Lease of Property.

Section 120.113 - Contracts for Acquisition, Improvement, Enlargement, or Extension of Port Facilities; Payment of Cost; Pledge of Full Faith and Credit; Tax Levy; Methods of Raising Funds; Assessment of Costs.

Section 120.114 - Revenue Bonds; Applicability of Revenue Bond Act; Revenue Bonds Payable Solely From Revenues or Income.

Section 120.114a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.

Section 120.115 - Revenue Bonds; Form; Date; Denomination; Place of Payment; Redemption; Validity of Signature or Facsimile; Issuance in Coupon or Registered Form; Registration, Reconversion, and Interchange of Bonds.

Section 120.116 - Revenue Bonds; Trust Agreement.

Section 120.117 - Bonds as Securities; Investment; Deposit.

Section 120.118 - Additional Bonds for Acquisition of Port Facilities; Authorization; Resolution; Issuance and Execution of Bonds; Seal; Negotiable Instruments; Maturities; Payment; Tax Exemption; Issuance of Bonds or Notes Subject to Revised Municip...

Section 120.119 - Validation of Bonds or Notes; Contesting Validity.

Section 120.120 - Contract for Use of Port Facilities; Increase in Charges; Duration of Contract.

Section 120.121 - Dock, Waterfront, or Riparian Property; Transfer, Possession, or Control.

Section 120.122 - Tax Exemption.

Section 120.123 - Plan for Future Development, Construction, and Improvement of Port and Facilities; Notice; Comments; Hearing; Adoption; Modification, Amendment, or Extension; Plans for Specific Projects.

Section 120.124 - Operating Budget.

Section 120.125 - Surplus of Unencumbered Funds; Disposition.

Section 120.126 - Entry on Lands, Waters, and Premises; Purpose; Reimbursement for Actual Damages.

Section 120.127 - Employees of Port Authority; Transfer and Payment of Sick Leave and Annual Leave; Salary Rate; Job Seniority and Pension Rights.

Section 120.128 - Annual Report; Audit.

Section 120.129 - Liberal Construction; Powers Cumulative.

Section 120.130 - Repeal of MCL 120.1 to 120.35; Effective Date of Subsection (1).