Section 3.905 - Cession of legislative jurisdiction. - Michigan Statutes

SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE (EXCERPT)
Act 359 of 1974

3.905 Cession of legislative jurisdiction.

Sec. 5.

(1) When the United States desires to acquire legislative jurisdiction over these lands described in section 1 within this state and makes application for that purpose, the governor may cede to the United States such measure of jurisdiction, not exceeding that requested by the United States, as he deems proper over all or any part of these lands described in section 1 as to which a cession of legislative jurisdiction is requested, reserving to the state such concurrent or partial jurisdiction as he deems proper.

(2) The application shall state the measure of jurisdiction desired and shall be accompanied by an accurate description of the lands over which jurisdiction is desired and information as to which of the lands are then owned by the United States.

(3) The cession of jurisdiction shall become effective when it is accepted on behalf of the United States. Acceptance shall be indicated in writing upon the instrument of cession by an authorized official of the United States, and filed with the secretary of state of this state.

History: 1974, Act 359, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1974