254.311 Mackinac bridge authority; definitions; scope of act. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Authority” means the Mackinac bridge authority created in 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 21, MCL 254.301 to 254.302. This subdivision does not apply to sections 14a, 14b, 14d, and 14e. (b) “Board” means the members of the authority. This subdivision […]
254.312 Mackinac bridge authority; corporate existence, terms. Sec. 2. The corporate existence of the authority shall continue until all of its liabilities have been met and the bonds, including refunding bonds, have been paid in full or otherwise discharged and when all such liabilities and bonds have been discharged in full, all rights and properties […]
254.313 Repealed. 2005, Act 331, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2005. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to power of the authority to conduct preliminary examinations and provisions relating to appropriations.
254.314 Mackinac bridge authority; bridge construction, bond proceeds; property acquisition and condemnation, surveys, easements. Sec. 4. The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to construct a suitable bridge (as “construct” and “bridge” are above defined) joining and linking together the upper peninsula and the lower peninsula of Michigan and to operate, maintain, improve and repair […]
254.315 Revenue bonds; purposes; sale or exchange of refunding bonds; contracts for fiscal agents’ services; payment of principal, interest, and redemption premiums; serial bonds or term bonds; statement; signatures; negotiability; tax exemption; sale; approval; temporary bonds; recital; scope of section. Sec. 5. (1) The authority may by resolution of the board provide for the issuance […]
254.316 Mackinac bridge authority; security, trust indenture; authority, duties; annual audit; depository; collateral security; approval. Sec. 6. In the discretion of the board any series of bonds hereunder may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers […]
254.317 Mackinac bridge authority; bridge construction, tolls, utility lines, lease; appropriation, sale or lease; revenues, priority. Sec. 7. The authority shall properly construct, maintain, operate, repair, manage and control the bridge, except as hereinafter provided, and shall determine the rates of tolls and charges to be made for the services and facilities afforded thereby and […]
254.318 Mackinac bridge authority; grants or donations. Sec. 8. The authority may accept from the United States of America and any department, agency or instrumentality thereof, and from the state of Michigan and any department, agency or instrumentality thereof, grants for or in aid of the construction of the bridge and may enter into any […]
254.319 Unauthorized indebtedness to state. Sec. 9. Nothing in this act shall be so construed or interpreted as to authorize or permit the incurring of indebtedness of the state of Michigan contrary to the provisions of the constitution of the state. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
254.320 Scope of act. Sec. 10. This act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things herein authorized and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
254.321 Board and state highway department; authority. Sec. 11. All things herein authorized to be done by the authority and the board and by the state highway department may be done without the securing of approval or consent from any other board, department, agency or officer, except as herein otherwise provided, and no proceedings therefor […]
254.322 Use of bridge; payment of tolls; authorized emergency vehicles; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 12. Except as provided in this section, all individuals or vehicles using the bridge shall pay tolls and charges established by the authority. The authority shall not charge tolls or charges to its own personnel or vehicles while the personnel […]
254.323 Federal government approvals. Sec. 13. The authority is authorized to do all things and perform all acts necessary to secure the consent, if necessary, of the United States government, to the construction and operation of the bridge and charging of tolls for its use, and to secure the approval of any department, agency, instrumentality […]
254.324 Mackinac Straits corridor authority; definitions. Sec. 14. As used in this section and sections 14a to 14e: (a) “Corridor authority board” means the board of directors of the Mackinac Straits corridor authority appointed under section 14b. (b) “Mackinac Straits corridor authority” means the Mackinac Straits corridor authority created in section 14b. (c) “Straits protection […]
254.324a Mackinac bridge authority; utility tunnel; service rates; duties; powers; property exempt from taxes. Sec. 14a. (1) The Mackinac bridge authority may acquire, construct, operate, maintain, improve, repair, and manage a utility tunnel. The Mackinac bridge authority shall determine the rates charged for the services offered by the utility tunnel. The Mackinac bridge authority may […]
254.324b Mackinac Straits corridor authority; duties; corridor authority board; members; terms; powers. Sec. 14b. (1) The Mackinac Straits corridor authority is created within the state transportation department. The Mackinac Straits corridor authority is a state institution within the meaning of section 9 of article II of the state constitution of 1963, and an instrumentality of […]
254.324c Straits protection fund. Sec. 14c. (1) The straits protection fund is created within the state treasury. (2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the straits protection fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the straits protection fund. The state treasurer shall credit to […]
254.324d Transfer of funds, duties, and powers related to utility tunnel to corridor authority board; report; tunnel agreement; findings required; representation by attorney general. Sec. 14d. (1) All liabilities, duties, responsibilities, authorities, and powers related to a utility tunnel as provided in section 14a and any money in the straits protection fund shall transfer to […]
254.324e Funding from any source other than straits protection fund; agreement to accept liability of utility equipment by user of utility tunnel; prohibited. Sec. 14e. (1) Neither the Mackinac bridge authority nor the Mackinac Straits corridor authority may pay or obligate any money or assets related to the utility tunnel except money that is deposited […]
254.325 Construction of act. Sec. 15. This act being deemed necessary to the public health, welfare, convenience and prosperity, it shall be liberally construed to effect the intents and purposes hereof. History: 1952, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1952
