Sec. 30503.
A river qualifying for designation as a natural river area shall possess 1 or more of the natural or outstanding existing values cited in section 30502 and shall be permanently managed for the preservation or enhancement of such values. Categories of natural rivers shall be defined and established by the department, based on the characteristics of the waters and the adjoining lands and their uses, both as existing and as proposed, including such categories as wild, scenic, and recreational. The categories shall be specified in the designation and the long-range comprehensive plan.
History: Add. 1995, Act 59, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-1 - Chapter 1 Habitat Protection (324.30101...324.36507)
451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS - Inland Waters (324.30101...324.31713)
451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-305 - Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)
Section 324.30501 - Definitions.
Section 324.30502 - Natural River; Designation; Purpose; Long-Range Plans; Publicity; Cooperation.
Section 324.30503 - Qualifications for Designation; Categories of Rivers.
Section 324.30504 - Land Acquisition; Purpose; Interest Acquired; Consent.
Section 324.30505 - Federal Financial Assistance Programs; Leases; Expenditures; Purposes.
Section 324.30506 - Public Hearings; Notice.
Section 324.30507 - Land Uses; Zoning; Local Ordinances; State Rule.
Section 324.30508 - Zoning Ordinance or Rule; Purpose.
Section 324.30509 - Zoning Ordinance or Rule; Establishment of Districts; Powers; Distance.
Section 324.30510 - Local Zoning Ordinance; Conformance With Applicable Law; Construction.
Section 324.30511 - Districts; Valuation for Tax Purposes.
Section 324.30512 - Rules; Enforcement; Promulgation; Variance; Existing Use.
Section 324.30513 - National Wild and Scenic River System; Administration.