Sec. 74124.
(1) The department shall create a "gem of the parks" award to recognize key state parks for their contribution to the state parks system, a "volunteer of the year" award to recognize outstanding individuals who donate time or monetary contributions to the state park system, and an "employee of the year" award to recognize individuals who are outstanding employees of the state park system. The department shall develop a program to facilitate the determination and presentation of these awards. The awards shall be made on a yearly basis.
(2) The department shall develop a set of standards to use in determining the recipients of the awards under subsection (1) with consideration given to the following:
(a) The contribution of the state park, the volunteer, or the employee to the preservation of the state's natural resources.
(b) The amount of any monetary donation.
(c) The length of time donated or the years of employment.
(d) The length of a long-term commitment to the preservation of the environment.
(3) The department annually shall submit the names of the award recipients under subsection (1) to the standing committees in the senate and house of representatives responsible for natural resources matters.
History: Add. 2004, Act 395, Imd. Eff. Oct. 15, 2004 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 324.74124, which pertained to the powers of park and recreation enforcement officers, was repealed by Act 414 of 2000, Eff. Mar.`28, 2001.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.