Sec. 7.
Nothing in this act shall be considered to alter the laws and regulations regarding utility franchises unless explicitly stated. The creation of an authority shall not be considered to create a new franchise as long as the authority only provides service within its own territory, which shall be composed of the territory within the local government and any area that the local government may be serving or permitted to serve under law on the effective date of this act.
History: 2012, Act 392, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2012
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 392 of 2012 - Municipal Lighting Authority Act (123.1261 - 123.1295)
Section 123.1261 - Short Title.
Section 123.1263 - Definitions.
Section 123.1267 - Alteration of Laws and Regulations of Utility Franchise.
Section 123.1269 - Articles of Incorporation.
Section 123.1279 - Fiscal Year; Commencement; Ending.
Section 123.1281 - Issuance of Bonds.
Section 123.1283 - Ancillary Facility.
Section 123.1285 - Contracts; Trust Agreement; Definitions.
Section 123.1287 - Property as Public Property; Exemption From Taxes.
Section 123.1289 - Acquisition of Property.
Section 123.1291 - Advance or Loan of Money From Local Governing Body to Authority.
Section 123.1293 - Powers in Addition to Charter or Statute.