Sec. 50126.
(1) If the department makes and records a determination that the need for a district exists and defines its boundaries, the department shall then consider the question of whether the operation of a district within those boundaries is administratively and economically feasible.
(2) If the department determines that the operation of a district is feasible, it shall record that determination and shall proceed with the organization of that district.
(3) If the department determines the operation of a district is not feasible, it shall record the reasons for its determination and deny the petition. After 6 months have expired from the date of the denial of a petition by the department, subsequent petitions covering the same or substantially the same territory may be filed and a new hearing and determination made.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, 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-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707)
451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166)
Section 324.50123 - Establishment Authorized; Powers Generally.
Section 324.50124 - Petitions.
Section 324.50126 - Operation of District; Feasibility.
Section 324.50128 - District as Governmental Subdivision and Public Body Corporate and Politic.
Section 324.50129 - Petition for Discontinuance; Filing; Form; Notice.
Section 324.50132 - Nominating Petition; Filing; Signatures; Notice; Eligibility to Vote.
Section 324.50135 - Additional Powers of District.
Section 324.50136 - Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.
Section 324.50137 - Expenses of District; Sources of Payment; Allocation of Funds.