2014 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 474 - STATE TRANSPORTATION
Act 295 of 1976 STATE TRANSPORTATION PRESERVATION ACT OF 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)
Section 474.54 Powers of department generally.
STATE TRANSPORTATION PRESERVATION ACT OF 1976 (EXCERPT)
Act 295 of 1976
474.54 Powers of department generally.
Sec. 4.
The department shall exercise those powers necessary to gain qualification on behalf of the state for financial assistance available pursuant to the federal acts and, in so doing, may:
(a) Plan, promote, supervise, and support safe, adequate, and efficient rail services.
(b) Employ sufficient trained and qualified personnel to implement the purposes described in this section.
(c) Maintain adequate programs of investigation, research, promotion, and development in connection with the purposes described in this section, and provide for public participation in these areas.
(d) Comply with the rules and regulations of the secretary of transportation of the United States department of transportation in connection with federal rail assistance programs.
(e) Do those other things necessary to maximize federal assistance for rail services to this state.
History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984
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