Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)
Section 285.173 - Inapplicability of MCL 750.301 to 750.315a; Leasing Facilities for Bingo.

Sec. 13.
(1) Sections 301 to 315a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.301 to 750.315a, do not apply to a person who conducts or participates in a game of skill pursuant to section 12 or the rules promulgated under that section.
(2) The department may lease its facilities as a location within or at which an organization qualified and licensed under the Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act, 1972 PA 382, MCL 432.101 to 432.120, may conduct bingo.
History: 1978, Act 361, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 468, Eff. Mar. 1, 2005

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 285 - Agriculture

Act 361 of 1978 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Act (285.161 - 285.176)

Section 285.161 - Short Title.

Section 285.162 - Definitions.

Section 285.163 - Fairs and Uses of Fairgrounds to Which Act Inapplicable.

Section 285.164 - Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority; Creation; Administration; Transfer of Certain Powers and Duties to the Authority by Type I Transfer.

Section 285.165 - Control Vested in Authority.

Section 285.166 - Powers and Duties of Authority.

Section 285.167 - Annual Report; Annual Audit; Rules.

Section 285.168 - Powers and Duties of Manager.

Section 285.169 - State Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority; Board; Membership; Exercising Duties of Office; Vacancy; Discharge of Duties; Conduct of Business; Quorum; Compensation and Expenses; Officers; Meetings.

Section 285.170 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public; Employment of Experts and Officers; Contracts With Department.

Section 285.171 - Powers and Duties of Authority Board.

Section 285.172 - Annual State Fair; Licensing Agreements With Concessionaires Permitting Games of Skill; Criteria; Rules; Grounds for Revocation of Licensing Agreement; Hearing; Rules and Facilities for Bingo or Millionaire Party.

Section 285.173 - Inapplicability of MCL 750.301 to 750.315a; Leasing Facilities for Bingo.

Section 285.174 - Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.

Section 285.174a - State Exposition and Fairgrounds Fund; Creation; Disposition; Annual Report; Expenditure.

Section 285.175 - Payments to Exhibitors and Vendors; Appropriation; Amount to Lake Superior State University for Grant.

Section 285.175a - Demolition of Building or Structure.

Section 285.175b - Publication of Newsletter; Posting Minutes on Website; Establishment of Local Neighborhood Advisory Council.

Section 285.176 - Repealed. 2000, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 24, 2000.