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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 29.31

  • Department: means the department of labor and economic growth. See Michigan Laws 29.1
  • Organized fire department: means a department, authority, or other governmental entity that safeguards life and property from damage from explosion, fire, or disaster and that provides fire suppression and other related services in this state. See Michigan Laws 29.1
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    (1) A township, city, village, or county shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution that is inconsistent with this act or any rule promulgated under this act.
    (2) A state agency shall not promulgate rules inconsistent with this act. This subsection does not apply to the motor carrier safety act of 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11 to 480.21, or rules promulgated under that act by the motor carrier division of the department of state police.
    (3) An organized fire department shall not charge a fee for conducting an inspection of a farm operation under title III of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986, Public Law 99-499, unless the fee is specifically provided by law.
    (4) As used in this section, “inconsistent” means a rule or ordinance that is more permissive than the provisions of this act, or is more restrictive, or requires more action, equipment, or permits, or prevents or obstructs compliance with the provisions of this act.