This bill amends the Recreational Authorities Act, specifically sections 1 and 3, to update the terminology and definitions related to recreational authorities in Michigan. The act will now be referred to as the "Recreational and Natural Resources Authority Act." Key definitions have been revised, including the term "Authority," which now explicitly includes "recreational authority." Additionally, a new definition for "Public forest and natural resources area" has been introduced, outlining its intended uses for recreational, environmental, and cultural purposes.

The bill also clarifies the definitions of "participating municipality" and "territory of the authority," ensuring that they encompass municipalities involved in the establishment or expansion of an authority. Other definitions, such as "public historic farm" and "swimming pool," have been updated to reflect current practices and uses. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation in the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 123.1131, 123.1133