Sec. 31508.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a licensed professional engineer shall prepare all plans and specifications, except for minor projects undertaken pursuant to section 31513.
(2) A person who is not a licensed professional engineer may prepare plans and specifications only for repairs or alterations to a dam where the application is made by a nonprofit organization under the following circumstances:
(a) The nonprofit organization has assets of less than $30,000.00, is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 501, and is not composed primarily of the owners of property adjacent to or contiguous to an impoundment.
(b) The proposed repairs or alterations have a projected total cost of less than $25,000.00.
(c) The impoundment is open to the public and a notice of public access is posted.
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-315 - Part 315 Dam Safety (324.31501...324.31529)
Section 324.31501 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 324.31502 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 324.31503 - Definitions; E to H.
Section 324.31504 - Definitions; I to P.
Section 324.31505 - Definitions; R to T.
Section 324.31506 - Jurisdiction of Dams and Impoundments; Exemptions.
Section 324.31507 - Prohibited Conduct; Exception.
Section 324.31511 - Copies of Application and Statement; Submission; Public Hearing; Notice.
Section 324.31513 - Minor Project Categories; Rules.
Section 324.31519 - Order to Limit Dam Operations; Order to Remove Dam; Hearing.
Section 324.31521 - Emergency Orders.
Section 324.31522 - Structural Integrity and Operation of Dam; Investigations and Studies.
Section 324.31527 - Entering Private or Public Property; Time; Purpose.