Sec. 83105.
(1) The department may appoint persons to function as volunteers for the purpose of facilitating forest recreation activities. While a volunteer is serving in such a capacity, the volunteer has the same immunity from civil liability as a department employee and shall be treated in the same manner as an employee under section 8 of 1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1408.
(2) A volunteer under subsection (1) shall not carry a firearm when functioning as a volunteer.
History: Add. 1998, Act 418, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1998 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-4-7 - Subchapter 7 Forest Recreation (324.83101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4-7-831 - Part 831 State Forest Recreation (324.83101...324.83109)
Section 324.83101 - Definitions.
Section 324.83102 - Recreation Within State Forest; Scope.
Section 324.83104 - Forest Recreation Account; Use.
Section 324.83105 - Forest Recreation Activities; Volunteers.
Section 324.83107 - Rules; Enforcement by State Forest Officers.
Section 324.83109 - Violation as State Civil Infraction; Fine.