Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-4-2-PARKS-741 - Part 741 State Parks System (324.74101...324.74126)
Section 324.74122 - Violation; Presumption; Penalty.

Sec. 74122.
(1) A person who violates this part or a rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to violations described in subsection (2).
(2) A person who violates section 74116(1), (2), or (3) is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. A person shall not be cited for a violation of both section 74116(2) and section 74116(3) for the same incident.
(3) In any proceeding for the violation of this part or a rule promulgated under this part, if a motor vehicle is found parked in a state park, the registration plate displayed on the motor vehicle constitutes prima facie evidence that the owner of the motor vehicle was the person who parked or placed it at the location where it was found.
(4) In addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (1), a person convicted of an act of vandalism to state park equipment, facilities, or resources shall reimburse the department up to 3 times the amount of the damage as determined by the court. All money collected pursuant to this subsection shall be credited to the state park improvement account.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 33, Eff. Oct. 1, 2010 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."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-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 324.74102b - Transfer of 100 Acres or More Than 15% of Total Acreage of State Park; Proposal; Public Hearing; Recommendation; Conditions; Website; Definitions.

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 324.74105 - Volunteers; Appointment; Immunity From Civil Liability; Carrying of Firearm Prohibited.

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 324.74112 - Maximum Rate of Interest; Sale and Award of Bonds; Public or Private Sale; Advertisement; Notice of Sale.

Section 324.74113 - State Park Revenues; Fiscal Agent; Receiving Fund; Expenses; Designation of Paying Agents.

Section 324.74114 - Fees; Establishment; Collection; Deposit.

Section 324.74115 - Free Entry of Motor Vehicles Into Posted Park Prohibited.

Section 324.74116 - Entry Into State Park by Nonresident or Resident Motor Vehicle; Permit; Payment of Recreation Passport Fee; Registration Tab or Sticker; Exceptions.

Section 324.74117 - Park Permits Beginning October 1, 2010; Nonresident Motor Vehicle Park Permit; Fees; Sale; Loss or Destruction of Permit; Use of Credit Card; Additional Permits for Special Services or Park Privileges; Adjustment of Amounts.

Section 324.74118 - Park Permits; Monthly Accounting; Compensation; Report.

Section 324.74119 - Michigan State Parks Endowment Fund.

Section 324.74120 - Rules.

Section 324.74121 - State Parks; Prohibited Conduct.

Section 324.74122 - Violation; Presumption; Penalty.

Section 324.74123 - Repealed. 2010, Act 32, Eff. Oct. 1, 2010.

Section 324.74124 - Create "Gem of the Parks", "Volunteer of the Year", and "Employee of the Year" Award Program.

Section 324.74125 - Bonds; Exemption From Taxation.

Section 324.74126 - "Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park"; "Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail"; Criteria for Naming State Parks and State Owned Recreational Facilities.