Sec. 7g.
The value of a seawall, jetty, groin, dike, or other structure whose primary purpose is to prevent or control erosion or prevent or control inundation or flooding on property affected by waters or levels of the Great Lakes or their connecting waters and tributaries as affected by levels of the Great Lakes is exempt from taxation. The department of natural resources shall, when requested by the owner or the assessor, determine if such seawall, jetty, groin, dike, or other structure has as its primary purpose the prevention or control of erosion.
That portion of structures which are modified or designed to provide benefits other than erosion control or flood prevention are not exempt from assessment for property tax.
History: Add. 1973, Act 187, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 165, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1976 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of natural resources to department of natural resources and environment, and abolishment of department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-31, compiled at MCL 324.99919.For transfer of powers and duties of department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.Popular Name: Act 206
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 211 - Taxation of Real and Personal Property
Act 206 of 1893 - The General Property Tax Act (211.1 - 211.157)
206-1893-REAL-ESTATE-EXEMPTIONS. - Real Estate Exemptions. (211.7...211.7xx)
Section 211.7 - Federal Property.
Section 211.7c - Repealed. 1973, Act 20, Eff. Dec. 31, 1973.
Section 211.7d - Housing Exemption for Elderly or Disabled Families; Definitions.
Section 211.7f - Repealed. 1973, Act 20, Eff. Dec. 31, 1973.
Section 211.7g - Seawall, Jetty, Groin, Dike, or Other Structure.
Section 211.7l - State Property.
Section 211.7o - Nonprofit Charitable Institution; Exemption; Definitions.
Section 211.7p - Memorial Homes or Posts.
Section 211.7r - Certain Clinics.
Section 211.7s - Houses of Public Worship; Parsonage.
Section 211.7t - Burial Grounds; Rights of Burial; Tombs and Monuments.
Section 211.7v - Property of Certain Corporations and Railroads.
Section 211.7w - Property of Agricultural Society Used Primarily for Fair Purposes.
Section 211.7bb - Tax Exemption for Nursery Stock Seasonal Protection Unit; Definition.
Section 211.7dd - Definitions.
Section 211.7hh - Qualified Start-Up Business; Exemption From Tax.
Section 211.7jj - Federally-Qualified Health Center; Tax Exemption; Definition.
Section 211.7kk - Eligible Nonprofit Housing Property; Tax Exemptions; Duration; Definitions.
Section 211.7oo - Low Grade Iron Ore and Low Grade Iron Ore Mining Property; Tax Exemption.
Section 211.7uu - Act Inapplicable to Nonprofit Street Railway.
Section 211.7xx - Public Bridge Facility Exemption; Definitions.