Sec. 13.
(1) Property of an authority is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose. Income of the authority is for a public purpose.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the property of the authority and its income and operations are exempt from all taxes and special assessments of this state or a political subdivision of this state. Property of the authority and its income and operations that are leased to private persons are not exempt from any tax or special assessment of this state or a political subdivision of this state. Property of the authority is exempt from any ad valorem property taxes levied under the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.1 to 211.157.
(3) Bonds issued by the authority, and the interest on or income from those bonds, are exempt from all taxation of this state or a political subdivision of this state.
History: 1999, Act 203, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1999
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 141 - Municipal Financing
Act 203 of 1999 - The Convention Facility Authority Act (141.1401 - 141.1414)
Section 141.1401 - Short Title.
Section 141.1402 - Legislative Findings.
Section 141.1403 - Definitions.
Section 141.1404 - Establishment of Authority by County and City; Resolution; Organization.
Section 141.1406 - Board of Directors; Discharge of Duties; Actions; Meetings; Compensation.
Section 141.1407 - Conduct of Business at Public Meetings; Disclosure Requirements.
Section 141.1408 - Powers of Authority; Tax Levy Prohibited.
Section 141.1409 - Employment of Staff; Audits; Budget.
Section 141.1410 - Convention Facility Authority Fund; Creation; Disposition of Money.
Section 141.1411 - Payment of Costs From Certain Revenues.
Section 141.1412 - Issuance of Negotiable Revenue Bonds; Limitations.
Section 141.1413 - Property of Authority.
Section 141.1414 - Use of Funds Received Pursuant to Section 301 of 1999 Pa 137.