Terms Used In Michigan Laws 408.323

  • Board: means the ski area safety board. See Michigan Laws 408.322
  • Commissioner: means the director of commerce or an authorized representative of the director. See Michigan Laws 408.322
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
  • Ski area: means an area used for skiing and served by 1 or more ski lifts. See Michigan Laws 408.322
  • United States: shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
   A ski area safety board consisting of 7 members is created within the office of the commissioner. The board consists of 3 ski area managers, 1 from the Upper Peninsula and 2 from the Lower Peninsula; 1 engineer with skiing experience; 1 member of the central United States ski association, a nonprofit corporation; 1 person with skiing experience from the Upper Peninsula representing the general public; and 1 with skiing experience from the Lower Peninsula representing the general public. The commissioner and an officer of the Michigan tourist council are ex officio members of the board without vote.