June 12, 2018, Introduced by Senator SCHUITMAKER and referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 74127.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 74127. (1) The department shall administer a memorial
program to allow families choosing cremation a method to honor the
deceased's desire for their final resting place to be in the state
park that meant the most to them in life, while also giving back to
the state park they loved through volunteerism or financial
contribution.
(2) The department may enter into agreements with partner
organizations to implement the memorial program. Agreements with
partner organizations shall include, but are not limited to, all of
the following:
(a) Identification and recognition of the designated memorial
space within the state park and the method of dispersing ashes.
(b) Requirements for the treatment of the cremated remains to
prevent a negative resource impact.
(c) Event permitting to accommodate the interests of memorial
program participants.
(d) For individuals volunteering in association with the
memorial program, the scope of work and the responsibilities and
expectations of all parties.
(e) For individuals making a financial contribution in
association with the memorial program, how the individuals wish to
direct their support, such as for trail maintenance, playgrounds
and accessible recreation, green initiatives, invasive species
prevention, tree replacement, or for general support of a specific
state park.
(f) Compliance with any rules related to the memorial program
that are promulgated by the department.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days
after the date it is enacted into law.