The bill amends section 36110 of the 1994 PA 451, which governs the management of land under development rights agreements or easements in Michigan. Key provisions include allowing land subject to such agreements to be sold without penalty if the new owner complies with the existing terms, and permitting relinquishment of land from these agreements under specific circumstances, such as the death or permanent disability of the owner or an essential individual involved in the farming operation. The bill stipulates that requests for relinquishment must be made within three years and outlines the conditions under which land containing pre-existing structures may be relinquished, including limits on the acreage that can be relinquished and the requirement for local zoning variances if necessary.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "individual essential to the operation of the farm" and establishes that the state land use agency cannot charge a fee for processing changes of ownership under the specified subsection. It also allows for the division of land into smaller parcels while maintaining the original agreement's terms, with provisions for fee assessments for subsequent divisions. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of several other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-3): 324.36110
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.36110
As Passed by the Senate: 324.36110
As Passed by the House: 324.36110
Senate Enrolled Bill: 324.36110