399.111 Historic sites; acquisition and maintenance by department of history, arts, and libraries. Sec. 1. The department of history, arts, and libraries may acquire and maintain historic sites for use by the public. The department of history, arts, and libraries may receive lands or rights to lands in the name of the state and for the benefit of the public by either purchase or gift. The department of history, arts, and libraries may enter into contracts for the purchase of historic sites listed on the state register of historic sites, and on fulfillment of the terms and conditions in a contract may accept a deed or deeds. History: 1976, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 1976 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 73, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001 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.
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