Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-326 - Part 326 Great Lakes Submerged Logs Recovery (324.32601...324.32615)
Section 324.32603 - Removal of Submerged Logs From Bottomlands, Patented Lands, or Underwater Preserves; Permit.

Sec. 32603.
(1) A person shall not remove submerged logs from bottomlands except as authorized by a permit issued by the department pursuant to part 13.
(2) The department may issue a permit under this part to a person for the removal of submerged logs from patented lands if permission is received from the lawful owner of the patented lands.
(3) A person shall not recover, alter, or destroy abandoned property as defined in part 761 while engaging in submerged log removal operations under a submerged log removal permit issued under this part.
(4) For submerged log recovery in underwater preserves established under part 761, the department shall place reasonable conditions on submerged log removal permits to prevent damage to abandoned watercraft or other features of archaeological, historical, recreational, or environmental significance and to minimize conflicts between recreational activities within the preserve and the submerged log recovery operation.
History: Add. 2000, Act 278, Imd. Eff. July 10, 2000 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2011 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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-THE-GREAT-LAKES - The Great Lakes (324.32101...324.34201)

451-1994-III-1-THE-GREAT-LAKES-326 - Part 326 Great Lakes Submerged Logs Recovery (324.32601...324.32615)

Section 324.32601 - Definitions.

Section 324.32602 - Submerged Logs; Reservation of Ownership Rights.

Section 324.32603 - Removal of Submerged Logs From Bottomlands, Patented Lands, or Underwater Preserves; Permit.

Section 324.32604 - Application for Submerged Log Removal Permit; Submission; Form; Information; Time Period for Submission; Disposition of Fees.

Section 324.32605 - Receipt of Completed Application; Review by Department; Issuance of Permit; Conditions.

Section 324.32606 - Department Review of Application; Issuance; Limitation; Time Period for Making Decision; Conditions; Notification of Approval or Denial; Disposition of Fees.

Section 324.32607 - Submerged Log Removal Permit; Overlaps; Expiration; Transfer; Bond; Termination; "Bond" Defined.

Section 324.32608 - Application for Submerged Log Removal Permit; Hearing.

Section 324.32609 - Sawlog Stumpage Value; Reservation of Payments; "Sawlog Stumpage Value" Defined; Report and Payments Due; Disposition of Payments; Overdue Payment.

Section 324.32610 - Submerged Log Recovery Fund.

Section 324.32611 - Great Lakes Fund.

Section 324.32612 - Violation; Civil Action; Remedies; Civil Fine.

Section 324.32613 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties.

Section 324.32614 - Repealed. 2018, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018.

Section 324.32615 - Rules.