Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 376 of 1996 - Michigan Renaissance Zone Act (125.2681 - 125.2696)
Section 125.2688 - Designation of Renaissance Zones; Limitation; Additional Zones; Submission of Designations to Legislature; Rejection of Designations by Concurrent Resolution.

Sec. 8.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the board shall not designate more than 9 renaissance zones within this state. Not more than 6 of the renaissance zones shall be located in urban areas and not more than 4 of the renaissance zones shall be located in rural areas. For purposes of determining whether a renaissance zone is located in an urban area or rural area under this section, if any part of a renaissance zone is located within an urban area, the entire renaissance zone shall be considered to be located in an urban area.
(2) The board may designate additional renaissance zones within this state in 1 or more qualified local governmental units if that qualified local governmental unit or units contain a military installation that was operated by the United States department of defense and has closed after 1990.
(3) Each renaissance zone designated by the board under section 8a shall be submitted to the legislature, which, by concurrent resolution adopted by a majority vote of those elected to and serving in each house, on a record roll call vote, may reject that designation no later than the earlier of 45 days following the date of the designation by the board or December 31 of the year of designation.
History: 1996, Act 376, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1996 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 139, Imd. Eff. Oct. 11, 1999 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 93, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2003 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 266, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2004 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 304, Imd. Eff. July 20, 2006 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of Michigan strategic fund from department of management and budget to department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning

Act 376 of 1996 - Michigan Renaissance Zone Act (125.2681 - 125.2696)

Section 125.2681 - Short Title.

Section 125.2682 - Legislative Findings and Declarations.

Section 125.2683 - Definitions.

Section 125.2684 - Designation of Local Governmental Unit as Renaissance Zone; Application; Criteria; Additional Distinct Geographic Areas; Extension of Status; Resubmission.

Section 125.2685 - Renaissance Zone Review Board; Creation; Membership; Review of Applications; Recommendations; Submission Date; Compensation; Reimbursement for Travel and Expenses.

Section 125.2686 - State Administrative Board; Duties; Prohibitions; Designation of Renaissance Zone; Beginning Date; Modification of Boundaries.

Section 125.2687 - Renaissance Zone; Designation; Criteria; Resolution; Report of Transaction With or Gift to Official or Employee of Local Governmental Unit.

Section 125.2688 - Designation of Renaissance Zones; Limitation; Additional Zones; Submission of Designations to Legislature; Rejection of Designations by Concurrent Resolution.

Section 125.2688a - Additional Renaissance Zones; Designation; Property Located in Alternative Energy Zone; Definitions.

Section 125.2688b - Applicability of MCL 15.261 to 15.275 to Local Governmental Units.

Section 125.2688c - Additional Renaissance Zones for Agricultural Processing Facilities; Renewal for Certain Renewable Energy Facility; Extension.

Section 125.2688d - Tool and Die Renaissance Recovery Zones; Definitions.

Section 125.2688e - Designation of Additional Renaissance Zones for Renewable Energy Facilities.

Section 125.2688f - Forest Products Processing Facility; Designation of Additional Renaissance Zones.

Section 125.2688g - Border Crossing Facilities; Designation of Additional Facilities; Revocation; Factors; Development Agreement; Definitions.

Section 125.2688h - Next Michigan Renaissance Zones; Designation; Certification as Qualified Eligible Next Michigan Business; Modification of Existing Next Michigan Renaissance Zone; Benefits of Renaissance Zone Status; Revocation of Designation; App...

Section 125.2689 - Exemption, Deduction, or Credit.

Section 125.2690 - Individuals or Businesses Ineligible for Exemption, Deduction, or Credit; Limitations; Eligibility; Effect of Failure to File Return; Eligibility of Certain Property in Next Michigan Renaissance Zone for Exemptions, Deductions, or...

Section 125.2691 - Application Form.

Section 125.2692 - Reimbursement to Intermediate School Districts, Local School Districts, Community College Districts, Public Libraries, and School Aid Fund; Reimbursement Subject to Appropriation.

Section 125.2693 - Business Conducted at Public Meeting.

Section 125.2694 - Construction of Act.

Section 125.2695 - Report to Legislature.

Section 125.2696 - Report by State Research University.