Sec. 64109.
The department shall expend the money in the fund and the interest and earnings on the money in the fund for the following purposes:
(a) To administer a peat resource conservation, development, and regulatory program consistent with this part.
(b) To perform the inventory of state lands described in section 64103, to fund further study of the state owned lands classified as not leasable under section 64103, and to provide for the reclassification of parcels consistent with the provisions of section 64103 based on the development of information unavailable during the classification required by section 64103(2).
(c) To fund research necessary for the further development of appropriate techniques for environmental monitoring of peat extraction sites, for development and protection of the state's peat resources, and for reclamation of lands following the extraction of peat.
(d) To pay for the costs to the state of personnel services, printing, postage, advertising, contractual services, and the rental of facilities associated with the offering of state owned lands for the purpose of taking peat.
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-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)
451-1994-III-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111)
451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111)
Section 324.64101 - “Peat” Defined.
Section 324.64102 - Contracts for Taking of Peat From State-Owned Lands.
Section 324.64104 - Nomination of Parcel; Fee; Direct Lease Contract.
Section 324.64106 - Public Hearing; Determination; Criteria; Statement of Reasons.
Section 324.64107 - Terms of Contract.
Section 324.64108 - Peat Resource Conservation and Development Fund; Creation; Deposits.