Department of Natural Resources  
Executive Division  
Administrative Rules for Mackinac Island State Park Commission – General Rules  
Rule Set 2022-52 NR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Wednesday, April 5, 2023  
01:00 PM  
Mackinac State Historic Parks Board Room  
207 West Sinclair, Mackinaw City, MI 49701  
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed  
changes to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission – General Rules rule set.  
These rules govern the use and occupancy of Mackinac Island State Park, Michilimackinac State Park,  
and Historic Mill Creek State Park. The rules provide for the protection of public enjoyment and  
preservation and protection of the lands and property under the control of the Mackinac Island State  
Park Commission against the wrongful use or occupancy and protect the lands and property from  
depredations, preserves the lands and property from molestation, spoliation, destruction, or any other  
improper use or occupancy.  
New rules are intended to:  
(1) Regulate the use of electric tricycles/bicycles under the motor vehicle ban in Mackinac Island State  
Park.  
(2) Control the use of consumer fireworks to decrease the risk of spooking horses, protect the historic  
and natural ambiance of the parks, control litter, prevent fires, and otherwise provide for the health,  
safety, and welfare of the parks’ visitors.  
The Mackinac Island State Park Commission General Rules are promulgated under authority of sections  
76504, 76901, and 77702 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451,  
MCL 324.76504, MCL 324.76901, and MCL 324.77702.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed  
rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 3/15/2023  
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic mail at the following email address: brissons@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 4/14/2023 at 05:00PM.  
Steven Brisson, Director  
207 W Sinclair, PO Box 873, Mackinaw City, MI 49701  
brissons@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 231-436-4100 to make  
arrangements.  
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