Sec. 8.
A county commission may acquire in the name of the county and a regional commission may acquire in its name by gift, purchase, lease, agreement, or otherwise, in fee or with conditions, suitable real property, within the county or region, or contiguous with or adjacent thereto, for public parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, wildlife areas, lands reserved for flood conditions for impounding runoff water, and other conservation purposes. In acquiring or accepting land, due consideration shall be given to its scenic, historic, archaeologic, recreational or other special features.
History: 1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners
Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367)
Section 46.354 - County Commission; Appropriation for Expenses.
Section 46.355 - Regional Commission; Appropriation or Tax Levy; Annual Budget, Approval, Effect.
Section 46.356 - County and Regional Commissions; Study of Facilities and Needs, Plan.
Section 46.358 - County and Regional Commissions; Acquisition of Property.
Section 46.359 - County and Regional Commissions; Condemnation of Private Property.
Section 46.359a - County and Regional Commissions; Condemnation of Property in Another County.
Section 46.360 - County and Regional Commission; Acceptance of Gifts and Bequests, Grants-in-Aid.
Section 46.361 - County and Regional Commissions; Development and Operation of Facilities.
Section 46.362 - County and Regional Commissions; Custody, Control and Management of Property.
Section 46.366 - County and Regional Commission; Employment of Personnel, Executive Officer.