The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating the requirements for nonresident and resident motor vehicles entering state parks. It specifies that nonresident motor vehicles must have a valid park permit affixed to the lower right-hand corner of the windshield, which must be permanently displayed for the year. Additionally, it clarifies that resident motor vehicles must have paid the recreation passport fee to gain entry into state parks, and if registration tabs or stickers are issued, they must indicate that the fee has been paid.

Furthermore, the bill outlines exceptions to these requirements, including provisions for vehicles used in park maintenance, emergency vehicles, and those registered under specific sections of the Michigan vehicle code. Notably, it introduces a new provision allowing honorably discharged veterans to display a hangtag, sticker, or other identification form to gain entry without the usual requirements. This identification will be verified by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which will issue the necessary form upon confirmation of the veteran's status.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.74116