Terms Used In Michigan Laws 247.405

  • Department: means the state transportation department. See Michigan Laws 247.401
  • in writing: shall be construed to include printing, engraving, and lithographing; except that if the written signature of a person is required by law, the signature shall be the proper handwriting of the person or, if the person is unable to write, the person's proper mark, which may be, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law, a clear and classifiable fingerprint of the person made with ink or another substance. See Michigan Laws 8.3q
     The department or its designee may impose a reasonable fee for a permit issued under this act, which shall be calculated to include reimbursement for the department’s anticipated costs in implementing and administering this act, including the costs of installing, repairing, covering during an off-season, and removing signs. However, at least 60 days before the imposition of a fee or fee increase under this section, the department shall provide public notice of the proposed fee or fee increase to the general public and shall notify in writing standing committees of the legislature that are primarily responsible for transportation and tourism issues.