Governor Gretchen Whitmer Friday signed Executive Order 2020-101, extending the validity of watercraft registrations that expired after February 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
“As temperatures continue to warm up, recreational boaters should not have to worry about their watercraft registration expiring at no fault of their own,” Governor Whitmer said. “This Executive Order will allow all watercraft users to safely take full advantage of this beautiful weather and Michigan’s pristine lakes and rivers, while minimizing in-person work in order to flatten the COVID-19 curve.”
“I appreciate Governor Gretchen Whitmer extending these expirations,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “It will give flexibility and peace of mind to watercraft owners across the state, and reduce in-person interactions at Secretary of State branch offices.”
New watercraft can be operated in Michigan waters until July 31, 2020 without displaying an identifying number and decal, provided the operator of the vessel possesses a proof of purchase or equivalent evidence that the vessel was acquired after January 1, 2020. Additionally, law enforcement cannot issue tickets as a result of watercraft decals that expired after September 30, 2019. The state cannot assess late fees for expired decals as long as boaters renew their registration by July 31.
Boaters are asked to complete their watercraft registration renewals during the state’s emergency and disaster declarations at www.michigan.gov/sos.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-102, which extends the temporary suspension of Michigan’s Reid Vapor Pressure standards and permits the transportation and sale of gasolines with a higher Reid vapor pressure across the state.
“Michigan has faced unprecedented times in the face of COVID-19, and businesses and workers across the state have stepped up to do their part,” said Governor Whitmer. “By extending my previous executive order, we can ensure we have the necessary supplies needed to fuel our response efforts, as well as ensure Michigan families also have affordable access so they can continue to put food on the table. We will get through this together.”
Without an extension of the summer gasoline waiver, a shortage of gasoline would result, causing higher prices at the pump and making it harder for families already struggling with the economic impacts to put food on the table. It could also cause longer lines at services stations across the state, increasing in-person interactions and putting lives at risk.
In order to reduce these hardships and suppress the spread of COVID-19, Gasoline received at retail on or before May 31 that does not meet the June 1 vapor pressure standard, as outlined in Motor Fuels Quality Act of 1984, as amended, The Motor Fuels Quality Act section 10d (MCLA 290.650D), Regulation No. 561 Dispensing Facility Vapor Pressure R285.561.2 (Rule 2) and R285.561.3 (Rule 3), or Regulation No. 564 Automotive Motor Fuel Purity, Additives, and Grading R285.564.4 (Rule 4 Table 5) may be sold through June 30, 2020.
Any gasoline received at retail on or after June 1, 2020 shall meet at time of delivery the vapor pressure requirements outlined in the Motor Fuels Quality Act of 1984, as amended, The Motor Fuels Quality Act section 10d (MCLA 290.650D), Regulation No. 561 Dispensing Facility Vapor Pressure R285.561.2 (Rule 2) and R285.561.3 (Rule 3), or Regulation No. 564 Automotive Motor Fuel Purity, Additives, and Grading R285.564.4 (Rule 4 Table 5).
Gasoline that does not meet the vapor pressure requirements, as specified above, may be introduced into terminal storage tanks until May 20, 2020. Any gasoline not meeting the requirements may continue to be distributed to retailers through May 31, 2020.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is responsible for the enforcement of the Motor Fuels Quality Act and this Executive Order.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at www.Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-103, which allows local governments to use alternative means, other than mass mailings, to send out hearing notifications.
“It is critical our local governments can continue serving their residents while also practicing social distancing to keep their employees safe,” Governor Whitmer said. “This Executive Order ensures employees can continue staying safe at home and local governments can still carry out essential hearings on the creation of tax abatement districts and send out the proper notifications.”
Under Executive Order 2020-103, notice of any public hearing required to take place under a tax abatement statute may be provided electronically and by newspaper. Executive Order 2020-75 already permits tax abatement hearings to occur electronically.
The order takes effect immediately, runs contemporaneously with Executive Order 2020-75, and continues through June 30, 2020.
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