June 3, 2008, Introduced by Rep. Young and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled
"The home rule city act,"
(MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 5k.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 5k. (1) Notwithstanding another provision of law or
charter to the contrary, if the property taxes on a residential
property located in a city have been paid, the city shall not place
that residential property on a demolition list or cause that
residential property to be demolished.
(2) A city that violates subsection (1) is subject to a civil
fine of not more than $20,000.00. Each violation constitutes a
separate offense. An action to enforce subsection (1) may be
brought by the department of treasury. A civil fine collected under
this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the
state.