Michigan · statute · 1 of 1966, Mich. Comp. Laws · 7 active provisions
As used in this act: (a) "Administrative authority" means the state or local official responsible for the administration and enforcement of this act. (b) "Barrier free design" means those architectural designs which eliminate the type of barriers and hindrances that deter physically limited persons from having access t…
(1) A public facility or facility used by the public the contract for construction of which or the first contract for construction of a portion of which is made after July 2, 1974, shall meet the barrier free design requirements contained in the state construction code. (2) An existing public facility or facility used…
(1) The administration and enforcement of this act in respect to all public facilities owned or leased by the state, except for school buildings or facilities other than facilities at institutions of higher education as defined in section 4, article 8 of the state constitution of 1963, are vested in the department of m…
The barrier free design board shall promulgate rules pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, to implement this act.
(1) The barrier free design board is created within the department of labor. The board consists of 9 members who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least 4 members shall be physically limited of which 1 shall be a wheelchair user, 1 shall be a severely mobility limited pers…
(1) Consistent with section 5(6), the barrier free design board shall grant a request for an exception to a barrier free design requirement contained in the state construction code act of 1972, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, being sections 125.1501 to 125.1531 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, only upon a finding…
The barrier free design board or the administrative authority charged with responsibility for enforcement may seek an injunction to halt construction or prevent the use of the public facility or facility used by the public until compliance with this act is obtained. An action against the state or an agency or departmen…