Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-505 - Part 505 Michigan Forest Finance Authority (324.50501...324.50522)
Section 324.50503 - Michigan Forest Finance Authority; Creation; Exercise of Powers, Duties, and Functions; Handling of Funds.

Sec. 50503.
The Michigan forest finance authority is created as a body corporate within the department of natural resources and shall be administered under the supervision of the department but shall exercise its prescribed statutory power, duties, and functions independently of the department. The budgeting, procurement, and related functions of the authority shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the department. Funds of the authority shall be handled in the same manner and subject to the same provisions of law applicable to state funds or in a manner specified in a resolution of the authority authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of Michigan forest finance authority from department of natural resources to department of natural resources and environment, see E.R.O. No. 2009-31, compiled at MCL 324.99919.For transfer of powers and duties of Michigan forest finance authority, and of its board of directors, relating to borrowing money and issuing bonds or notes, to Michigan finance authority, see E.R.O. No. 2010-2, compiled at MCL 12.194.For transfer of certain other powers and duties of Michigan forest finance authority to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2010-2, compiled at MCL 12.194.For transfer of Michigan forest finance authority from department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.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-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-505 - Part 505 Michigan Forest Finance Authority (324.50501...324.50522)

Section 324.50501 - Purpose of Part.

Section 324.50502 - Definitions.

Section 324.50503 - Michigan Forest Finance Authority; Creation; Exercise of Powers, Duties, and Functions; Handling of Funds.

Section 324.50504 - Board of Directors; Appointment; Terms; Oath; Vacancy; Persons Subject to MCL 15.321 to 15.330; Discharge of Duties; Policies and Procedures; Conducting Business at Public Meetings; Notice; Quorum; Actions of Board; Representative...

Section 324.50505 - Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson; State Forester as Executive Director; Qualifications, Duties, and Compensation of Employees; Delegation of Powers or Duties; Rights and Interests of Authority; Annual Report; Audits; R...

Section 324.50506 - Powers of Board.

Section 324.50507 - Financing Forest Management Operations and Practices; Application of Funds; Interim Procedure; Annual List of Activities and Practices; Projection of Probable Default; Contracts for Cutting and Sale of Timber; Forest Development F...

Section 324.50508 - Department as Agent for Authority; Conveyance of State's Interest in Contracts Granting Timber Cutting Rights; Deposit of Money Received; Conveyance of Title to Timber.

Section 324.50509 - Bonds and Notes Generally; Expenses; Expenditures.

Section 324.50510 - Bonds or Notes; Purposes; Payment; Requirements; Signature of Board Member or Office of Authority; Sale of Bonds or Notes; Applicability of Other Laws; Interest Rate Agreement.

Section 324.50511 - Refunding Bonds or Notes.

Section 324.50512 - Security to Assure Timely Payment of Bond or Note.

Section 324.50513 - Bonds or Notes; Authority of Board Member, Executive Director, or Other Officer of Authority.

Section 324.50514 - Resolution Authorizing Bonds or Notes; Provisions.

Section 324.50515 - Pledge.

Section 324.50516 - Personal Liability on Bonds or Notes.

Section 324.50517 - Purchasing, Holding, Canceling, or Reselling Bonds or Notes.

Section 324.50518 - Rights and Remedies.

Section 324.50519 - Bonds or Notes as Legal Investments; Security.

Section 324.50520 - Property and Income of Authority; Exemption From Taxes and Special Assessments; Bonds or Notes Exempt From Taxation.

Section 324.50521 - Liberal Construction; Broad Interpretation.

Section 324.50522 - Rules.