Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-II-2-82 - Part 82 Conservation Practices (324.8201...324.8208)
Section 324.8202 - Conservation Programs; Establishment; Purpose; Coordination With Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality.

Sec. 8202.
(1) The department may establish conservation programs designed to encourage the voluntary use of conservation practices in the state.
(2) In implementing the conservation programs established under this part, the department, in coordination with the departments of natural resources and environmental quality, may do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Enter into contracts with 1 or more persons for the implementation of conservation practices on his or her land.
(b) Enter into contracts or other agreements with 1 or more persons to administer or promote conservation programs, or to implement conservation practices.
(c) Provide payments, financial incentives, or, upon verification of the implementation of conservation practices, reimbursement for rental payments or for costs of conservation practice implementation, or both.
(d) Promote the use of conservation practices.
(e) Recognize and provide awards for persons who have implemented conservation practices.
(f) Monitor and verify compliance with conservation plans.
(g) Enforce contracts or other agreements entered into under this part.
(h) Terminate contracts or other agreements entered into under this part in accord with terms established in the contract or other agreement.
(3) In carrying out its responsibilities under this part, the department shall coordinate with the departments of natural resources and environmental quality and other applicable partners.
History: Add. 2001, Act 176, Imd. Eff. Dec. 11, 2001 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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