Recreation: state parks; vehicles with a municipal license plate; allow to enter a park without a recreation passport. Amends secs. 74116 & 78119 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74116 & 324.78119).
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Overview
This bill modifies Michigan law to allow vehicles with municipal license plates to enter state parks without purchasing a Recreation Passport. It also extends this exception to state-operated public boating access sites. The bill includes several exceptions, such as vehicles used for park operations, emergencies, or official state business, and those with specific vehicle registrations. It also clarifies penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Nonresident vehicles with municipal plates can enter state parks without a Recreation Passport.
- Resident vehicles with municipal plates can enter state parks without a Recreation Passport.
- The bill applies to both state parks and designated state-operated public boating access sites.
- Exceptions exist for vehicles used in park operations, emergencies, or official state business.
- Vehicles with specific vehicle registrations (e.g., those exempt from registration tax) are also exempt.
- A civil fine of up to $100 may be assessed for violations.
- Registration plates on a vehicle parked at a boating access site serve as prima facie evidence of ownership.
- The bill includes provisions for waiving requirements for department-sponsored events.
Who is affected
- State Park Visitors
- Residents of Michigan
- Nonresidents of Michigan
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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