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This bill amends the Ski Area Safety Act of 1962 to update and increase permit, inspection, and plan review fees for ski areas and ski lifts. The legislation introduces a graduated fee structure that incrementally increases costs over three fiscal years (2024-2026) for various types of ski area equipment, including rope tows, surface lifts, chair lifts, and gondolas. The bill empowers the department to establish and adjust fee schedules annually, with increases tied to potential wage and salary increases for classified civil service employees. The annual permit processing fee, for example, will rise from $50 in 2024-2025 to $150 after September 30, 2026. Inspection fees for different types of ski lifts will similarly increase, with specific fees for initial inspections, reinspections, and special inspections. The bill also establishes a $200 fee for reviewing and approving plans for new ski lift construction and a $50 fee for modifying existing lifts. Additionally, the legislation allows ski area operators to employ approved third-party inspectors and provides that inspection fees can be waived if an approved inspection report accompanies the annual permit application.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0572