Michigan Administrative Code Department - Natural Resources
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Michigan Administrative Code: Department – Natural Resources:
📘 Structure of the Michigan Administrative Code (Natural Resources)
The Michigan Administrative Code for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is organized into several major divisions, each with its own set of rules and provisions (regulations.justia.com):
Executive Division – covers departmental structure, authority, and general functions (e.g., R 299.3001–299.3099) (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us)
Administration Division – supports internal administration and oversight
Fisheries Division – rules for fisheries management
Forest Resource Division – includes timber and forest management regulations, including provisions for commercial forests (law.cornell.edu)
Law Enforcement Division – hunting, firearms, snowmobile, and conservation officer enforcement (e.g. R 317.101.1 and R 317.182.12) (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us)
Office of Minerals Management – regulations governing mineral leases on state land (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us)
Parks and Recreation Division – park management, recreation passports, and trail designations (e.g. Pure Michigan Trails) (michigan.gov)
Wildlife Division – wildlife habitat, species management, and invasive species controls under NREPA Part 413 (michigan.gov)
🔍 Key Regulatory Highlights
Executive Division (R 299.3001–3099)
Codifies the Natural Resources Commission’s organizational structure, authority, and department-wide responsibilities (law.cornell.edu).
Forest Resource Division – Commercial Forest Management
Rules derived from the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (PA 451), specifically sections MCL 324.51101–51120 (law.cornell.edu).
Law Enforcement Division
Enforcement of local hunting regulations and firearms controls, including snowmobile enforcement — key regulations include R 317.101.1 and R 317.182.12 (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us).
Minerals Management
Rules for metallic and non-metallic mineral leasing on public lands (e.g., R 299.4001–4007 and R 299.4021–4027) (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us).
Wildlife & Invasive Species
Under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, administrative rules define restricted/prohibited species and biosecurity measures .
📜 Statutory Foundations
The DNR’s administrative rules draw authority from:
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451)
Executive Reorganization Orders, which transferred powers and structure to the DNR (e.g., Type II transfers) (legislature.mi.gov).
Michigan Compiled Laws, e.g., Chapter 299 contains statutory definitions and powers (§ 299.11–11) (codes.findlaw.com).
MCL 324.503 specifically directs the department to conserve natural resources and develop outdoor recreation facilities (legislature.michigan.gov).
🗂️ How to Access the Full Code
You can explore these rules through multiple authoritative sources:
Michigan Legislative Service Bureau (LARA) site — interactive code explorer with PDF/HTML access (ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us)
Justia and Law.Cornell — well-organized indexes and regulation text by division (law.cornell.edu)
MI.gov (DNR site) — guidance on laws, DNR orders, and enforcement resources (michigan.gov)
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