Sec. 74102.
(1) The legislature finds:
(a) Michigan state parks preserve and protect Michigan's significant natural and historic resources.
(b) Michigan state parks are appropriate and uniquely suited to provide opportunities to learn about protection and management of Michigan's natural resources.
(c) Michigan state parks are an important component of Michigan's tourism industry and vital to local economies.
(d) A holistic, integrated park system that reflects the unique value of both state and local parks is a goal of this state.
(e) State and local park planners should work in concert for a coordinated Michigan park and recreation plan.
(2) The department shall create, maintain, operate, promote, and make available for public use and enjoyment a system of state parks to preserve and protect Michigan's significant natural resources and areas of natural beauty or historic significance, to provide open space for public recreation, and to provide an opportunity to understand Michigan's natural resources and the need to protect and manage those resources.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 33, Eff. Oct. 1, 2010 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-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4-2 - Subchapter 2 Parks (324.74101...324.76118)
451-1994-III-4-2-PARKS - Parks (324.74101...324.75106)
451-1994-III-4-2-PARKS-741 - Part 741 State Parks System (324.74101...324.74126)
Section 324.74101 - Definitions.
Section 324.74102 - Legislative Findings; Duties of Department.
Section 324.74102a - Duties of Commission; Report.
Section 324.74103 - Powers of Department; Land Acquisition and Improvement Program.
Section 324.74103a - Shooting Range; Posting Hours of Operation.
Section 324.74104 - “Adopt-a-Park” Program.
Section 324.74106 - Revenue Bonds; Issuance; Amount; Notice; Includable Costs; Resolution.
Section 324.74107 - Authority of Department.
Section 324.74108 - Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds; Contents.
Section 324.74109 - Repealed. 2003, Act 170, Eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Section 324.74110 - Revenue Bonds; State Debt; Extent of Liability.
Section 324.74111 - Revenue Bonds; Refunding Issue.
Section 324.74114 - Fees; Establishment; Collection; Deposit.
Section 324.74115 - Free Entry of Motor Vehicles Into Posted Park Prohibited.
Section 324.74118 - Park Permits; Monthly Accounting; Compensation; Report.
Section 324.74119 - Michigan State Parks Endowment Fund.
Section 324.74121 - State Parks; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 324.74122 - Violation; Presumption; Penalty.
Section 324.74123 - Repealed. 2010, Act 32, Eff. Oct. 1, 2010.