MICHIGAN HISTORICAL MARKERS ACT (EXCERPT) Act 10 of 1955
399.153 Historic preservation as public purpose; administration of Michigan historical marker program; goals.
Sec. 3.
Historic preservation and related public education are declared to be public purposes. In fulfillment of these purposes, the department may administer a Michigan historical marker program with the following goals:
(a) Identify and locate historic sites and subjects having historic significance to this state.
(b) Educate the public about significant people, places, and things in Michigan history and thereby develop the public's knowledge of the importance of Michigan history.
(c) Encourage the public to preserve historic resources indicative of Michigan history and to develop a sense of identity as Michiganians.
(d) Enhance cultural tourism in this state by encouraging residents and visitors to investigate Michigan history and the state's historic sites.
(e) Unite people from various regions of this state through improved dissemination of information about historic resources and places.
History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MICHIGAN HISTORICAL MARKERS ACT (EXCERPT) Act 10 of 1955
399.153 Historic preservation as public purpose; administration of Michigan historical marker program; goals.
Sec. 3.
Historic preservation and related public education are declared to be public purposes. In fulfillment of these purposes, the department may administer a Michigan historical marker program with the following goals:
(a) Identify and locate historic sites and subjects having historic significance to this state.
(b) Educate the public about significant people, places, and things in Michigan history and thereby develop the public's knowledge of the importance of Michigan history.
(c) Encourage the public to preserve historic resources indicative of Michigan history and to develop a sense of identity as Michiganians.
(d) Enhance cultural tourism in this state by encouraging residents and visitors to investigate Michigan history and the state's historic sites.
(e) Unite people from various regions of this state through improved dissemination of information about historic resources and places.
History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
MICHIGAN HISTORICAL MARKERS ACT (EXCERPT) Act 10 of 1955
399.153 Historic preservation as public purpose; administration of Michigan historical marker program; goals.
Sec. 3.
Historic preservation and related public education are declared to be public purposes. In fulfillment of these purposes, the department may administer a Michigan historical marker program with the following goals:
(a) Identify and locate historic sites and subjects having historic significance to this state.
(b) Educate the public about significant people, places, and things in Michigan history and thereby develop the public's knowledge of the importance of Michigan history.
(c) Encourage the public to preserve historic resources indicative of Michigan history and to develop a sense of identity as Michiganians.
(d) Enhance cultural tourism in this state by encouraging residents and visitors to investigate Michigan history and the state's historic sites.
(e) Unite people from various regions of this state through improved dissemination of information about historic resources and places.
History: Add. 2002, Act 488, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2002 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
