May 1, 2007, Introduced by Rep. Stakoe and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30111a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 30111a. (1) A person shall not do any of the following at
a public road under the jurisdiction of a local unit of government,
which road terminates at and provides public access to an inland
lake or stream, unless a recorded deed, recorded easement, or other
recorded dedication or evidence regarding the scope of the
dedication provides otherwise:
(a) Construct, install, or maintain a boat hoist on the road
or in the adjacent waters.
(b) Construct, install, or maintain a seasonal dock larger
than 4 feet wide or 25 feet long unless the purpose of the seasonal
dock is to aid in the public access and the construction,
installation, or maintenance of the seasonal dock is authorized by
this part and the local unit of government. A dock that is smaller
than 4 feet wide and 25 feet long for the purpose of aiding in
public access may be constructed, installed, or maintained unless
otherwise prohibited by this part or the local unit of government.
(c) Obstruct ingress into or egress from the water in any
manner.
(d) Moor or dock an unoccupied vessel at any time between
midnight and sunrise on bottomland directly offshore from the
public road.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is responsible for a
state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of
not more than $500.00.
(3) The legislative body of a local unit of government may
adopt an ordinance substantially similar to this section. A
violation of the ordinance is a municipal civil infraction. The
ordinance shall provide for a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
(4) This section does not prohibit a local unit of government,
or other person, from applying for a permit under section 30104.
(5) This section does not alter the rights of the public to
use lawfully accessible inland lakes and streams in a manner
authorized by law.