Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 106 of 1972 - Highway Advertising Act of 1972 (252.301 - 252.325)
Section 252.318b - Voluntary Agreement.

Sec. 18b.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, the department may enter into a voluntary agreement as proposed by the Michigan billboard advisory council created under section 18c, or the department, if the Michigan billboard advisory council no longer exists, and approved by the state transportation commission with the federal highway administration for a pilot program to address concerns and issues related to outdoor advertising control, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(a) Festival advertising.
(b) Reduction in the number of nonconforming signs.
(c) Advertising in underserved areas.
(d) Temporary or seasonal businesses.
(e) Safety programs.
(f) Designation of rural areas for special lighting provisions.
(g) Vegetation management practices.
(2) The department shall inform the legislature of its intent to enter into a voluntary agreement under subsection (1) no later than 30 days before entering into the agreement.
History: Add. 2014, Act 2, Imd. Eff. Jan. 30, 2014

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 252 - Highways

Act 106 of 1972 - Highway Advertising Act of 1972 (252.301 - 252.325)

Section 252.301 - Short Title.

Section 252.302 - Definitions.

Section 252.303 - Purpose.

Section 252.304 - Size, Lighting, and Spacing of Signs and Sign Structures; Regulation and Control; Exceptions.

Section 252.305 - Signs Subject to Act.

Section 252.306 - Permit; Application; Contents of Form; Change in Highway Designation or Other Reason; Digital Billboard Permit; Owner of Nonstandard Sign.

Section 252.307 - Permit; Fees; Expiration; Renewal; Exception; Effect of Nonpayment; Notice of Permit Cancellation; Maximum Amount of Increased Renewal Fees for Late Payments; Transfer Fee.

Section 252.307a - Issuance of Annual Permit for New Sign on or After January 1, 2007; Permit Issued Before January 1, 2007; Interim Permit; Conditions; Limitations; Renewable Permit; Size Limitation on Service Club Signs or Religious Organization S...

Section 252.307b - Directional Sign for Publicly or Privately Owned Activity or Attraction; Permit; Limitations; Display of Message.

Section 252.308 - Repealed. 1976, Act 265, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1976.

Section 252.309 - Permit; Issuance or Denial.

Section 252.310 - Permit; Exemption.

Section 252.311 - Trimming or Removing Trees or Shrubs Within Highway Right-of-Way; Violation; Penalty; Hearing; Removal of Sign.

Section 252.311a - Permit to Manage Vegetation.

Section 252.312 - Placing Permit Number on Sign; Violation; Penalty.

Section 252.313 - Signs Prohibited on Adjacent Areas; Exceptions.

Section 252.314 - Signs on Land Leased From State; Conditions; Terms; Cancellation.

Section 252.315 - Size Requirements and Limitations.

Section 252.316 - Illuminated Signs.

Section 252.317 - Distances Between Signs; Sign Utilizing Digital Billboard; Distance From Interchange, Intersection, or Rest Area.

Section 252.317a - Nonconforming Sign; Maintenance and Repair; Compliance With Federal Statutes, Rules, Regulations, or Agreements; Nonstandard Sign; "Customary Maintenance and Repair" Defined.

Section 252.317b - Crossing Limited Right-of-Way to Erect or Maintain Sign; Penalties.

Section 252.318 - Prohibited Signs or Sign Structures.

Section 252.318a - Billboards; Advertising Purchase or Consumption of Tobacco Products Prohibited; Advertising Sexually Oriented Business Prohibited; Violation; Civil Fine.

Section 252.318b - Voluntary Agreement.

Section 252.318c - Michigan Billboard Advisory Council; Creation; Purpose; Duration; Recommendations as Advisory; Membership; Appointment; Terms; Vacancy.

Section 252.319 - Removal of Signs or Sign Structures; Procedure.

Section 252.320 - Severability.

Section 252.321 - Penalty; Misrepresentation.

Section 252.322 - Removal of Signs or Sign Structures; Compensation; Condition.

Section 252.322a - Rescission of Rules.

Section 252.323 - Rules; Hearings; Review.

Section 252.324 - Repeal.

Section 252.325 - Repealed. 2006, Act 448, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007.