Sec. 15.
If there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships for an operator to comply with the rules and regulations under this act, the commissioner, with the approval of the board, may modify the application of such rules or regulations to such a situation, if the spirit of the provisions shall be observed and the public safety is secured. Any operator may make a written request to the board stating his grounds and applying for such modification. Any authorization by the commissioner and the board shall be in writing and shall describe the conditions under which the modification is permitted. A record of all modifications shall be kept in the department and open to the public.
History: 1962, Act 199, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1962 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 199 of 1962 - Ski Area Safety Act of 1962 (408.321 - 408.344)
Section 408.321 - Ski Area Safety Act of 1962; Short Title.
Section 408.322 - Definitions.
Section 408.323 - Ski Area Safety Board; Creation; Composition; Qualifications; Ex Officio Members.
Section 408.324 - Ski Area Safety Board; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies.
Section 408.326 - Rules; Proposed Legislation Establishing Fee Schedule.
Section 408.326a - Duties of Ski Area Operator.
Section 408.327 - Promulgation of Rules.
Section 408.328 - Commissioner of Labor; Administration of Act.
Section 408.329 - Ski Lifts; Permits Requirement, Inspection.
Section 408.330 - Ski Lifts; Temporary Permits.
Section 408.331 - Ski Lifts; Permits, Issuance, Expiration.
Section 408.332 - Ski Lifts; Erection, Alteration, Moving, Plans and Specifications; Rope Tows.
Section 408.333 - Ski Lifts; Order to Cease Operation.
Section 408.334 - Ski Lifts; Existing Installations.
Section 408.335 - Ski Lifts; Rules and Regulations, Modification for Hardship, Record.
Section 408.336 - Ski Lifts; Fees.
Section 408.337 - Chief Inspector; Inspection Service.
Section 408.338 - Revenue; Disbursements.
Section 408.339 - Notice of Public Hearing.
Section 408.340 - Violations; Penalties; Rules.
Section 408.341 - Skier Conduct; Prohibited Conduct in Ski Area.
Section 408.342 - Duties of Skier in Ski Area; Acceptance of Dangers.
Section 408.343 - Accidents Causing Injury; Notice; Identification; Misdemeanor; Penalty.