Economic development: other; local government filming location access act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 3 & 5 of 2008 PA 84 (MCL 123.1193 & 123.1195). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25
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Overview
This bill amends the Local Government Filming Location Access Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund. It clarifies definitions related to ‘film,’ ‘local unit of government,’ and ‘Michigan film office,’ which previously existed within the context of the fund. The bill maintains the core provision allowing local governments to permit the use of their property for film production without charge, subject to certain restrictions regarding obscene content and performer records.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘film’ for the purpose of the act.
- Defines ‘local unit of government’ for the purpose of the act.
- Defines ‘Michigan film office’ as part of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
- Allows local governments to authorize film production on their property without charge.
- Prohibits the use of property for films containing obscene content.
- Requires local governments to cooperate with the Michigan film office regarding film location information.
- Specifies that film production benefits are considered value received by the local unit of government and the state.
- Links the bill’s effective date to the enactment of Senate Bill 631.
Who is affected
- Local governments
- Film production companies
- State government (through the Michigan film office)
- Residents of Michigan
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