NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994
Part 777
MICHILIMACKINAC STATE PARK
324.77701 Michilimackinac state park; control; name change.
Sec. 77701.
The Mackinac Island state park commission shall have the control and management of the site formerly occupied as a military post under the name of Fort Michilimackinac, in the village of Mackinaw City, county of Cheboygan and state of Michigan, previously conveyed by the village of Mackinaw City to the state of Michigan, under and by virtue of Act No. 520 of the local acts of 1903, conveyed as Wawatam park, by deed dated January 27, 1904, which deed is recorded in the office of the register of deeds of Cheboygan county in liber 26 of deeds on page 588. Though conveyed as "Wawatam Park," the park shall hereafter be known as "Michilimackinac state park".
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of Mackinac Island state park commission to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of Mackinac Island state park commission from department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.
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324.77702 Michilimackinac state park; rules; protection and maintenance.
Sec. 77702.
The Mackinac Island state park commission may promulgate and enforce reasonable rules for the care and preservation of Michilimackinac state park, for the maintenance of good order, for the protection of property and for the welfare of the park as shall from time to time be considered necessary or expedient by the Mackinac Island state park commission.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of Mackinac Island state park commission to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of Mackinac Island state park commission from department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.
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324.77703 Repealed. 2001, Act 78, Eff. Aug. 6, 2001.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to enforcement of rules at Michilimackinac state park.
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324.77704 Michilimackinac state park; rules; jurisdiction of commission.
Sec. 77704.
All rules promulgated by the Mackinac Island state park commission under this part, this act, or any other act shall be effective within the whole territory covered by the park. The Mackinac Island state park commission may promulgate and enforce rules relative to any part or portion of the park, notwithstanding any contrary or inconsistent ordinance, regulation, or bylaw of the village of Mackinaw City.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of Mackinac Island state park commission to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of Mackinac Island state park commission from department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.
Popular Name: Act 451
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